Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Community Building Initiative, 1545 West Trade Street #132, Charlotte, NC.
Community Building Initiative (CBI) is a non-profit organization established in 1997 by government and civic leaders that works to achieve racial and ethnic inclusion and equity in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community.
06/02/2026
We're less than a week away from our 2026 Community Bus Tour! If you haven't secured a seat, time is running out. For more information and to register, visit https://bit.ly/4ntv5vh Lunch is included with your registration!
05/29/2026
CBI has two new events coming up that address community building in different and unique ways. We invite you to join us! Details and registration links at https://loom.ly/Wt_x7mg
05/28/2026
Our current LU40 cohort took a tour of the Charlotte LYNX system today, exploring our city's connectivity and infrastructure. This is just one part of their year-long leadership development journey! To learn more about LU40 - visit https://loom.ly/ptYXxUo
05/25/2026
Are you already doing impactful work to build community at the neighborhood or grassroots level in Charlotte? We encourage you to consider joining the fifth cohort of Charlotte Equity Impact Fellows! This is the last week to submit your application - the deadline is May 31st. For more information, see the first comment below. Applications can be found at https://loom.ly/8FiaiL4
05/14/2026
It's that time of year again! CBI's Bus Tours are one of our most popular offerings, and the next one will be Friday June 5th. As one participant said, "It’s not often that you have the chance to visually see how the past helped to shape the present, and eventually, the future.” Registration is now open, so don't miss out! Secure your seat at https://bit.ly/4ntv5vh
05/07/2026
Are you already doing impactful work to build community at the neighborhood or grassroots level in Charlotte? We encourage you to consider joining the fifth cohort of Charlotte Equity Impact Fellows! Applications are now being accepted. For more information, see the first comment below. Please have your application submitted by May 31st. Applications can be found at https://loom.ly/8FiaiL4
05/05/2026
May 23rd will be the world premiere of a feature film centered around the voices and lived experiences of incredible Charlotte leaders, including City Council members JD Mazuera Arias, James “Smuggie” Mitchell, Judge Keith Smith, Historian Frederick Murphy, Greg Jackson, and many others. CivicMen examines how civic trust is built, how leadership is developed, and how everyday men can play a meaningful role in shaping safer, stronger communities. For more information and to register, visit https://loom.ly/0hZZHt0
05/01/2026
English translation: “CEIF helped me refine my voice into something more precise—something that can influence systems, shape decisions, and open doors that weren’t built with us in mind.” - Irlanda Ruiz
You too can benefit from the CEIF experience! Applications are now being accepted for the fifth cohort of Charlotte Equity Impact Fellows. For more information, see the first comment below. Please have your application submitted by May 31st. Applications can be found at https://loom.ly/8FiaiL4
04/23/2026
Applications are now being accepted for the fifth cohort of Charlotte Equity Impact Fellows! For more information, see the first comment below. Please have your application submitted by May 31st. Applications can be found at https://loom.ly/8FiaiL4
01/14/2026
Registration is underway for the the next cohort of LEC! LEC is a demographically representative group experience, exploring how accountable leadership is developed through empathy, creativity, collaboration, and design thinking. If interested, submit your application today at https://loom.ly/cfIjbX0
... (read more)