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Past Visionary Circle™ Luncheons
Quarterly executive events — 30 leaders · Curated room · Expert guest
March 2026
Innovation & Strategic Alignment with NCInnovation
Guest: Mary Lou Bourne · NCInnovation
NC's premier university research accelerator. $29M in R&D grants across 14 NC universities. How businesses connect to innovation funding, research contracts, and state grant programs. Sold out room of 30 LKN executives.
Dec 2025
Military Contracting & Federal Funding Opportunities
NC Military Business Center (NCMBC)
Government contracting pathways, SBIR/STTR funding, military-to-business connections, DoD procurement governance, and how Lake Norman businesses access defense and federal contract opportunities.
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June 2025
AI Risk, Legal Liability & C-Suite Protection
Guest: Nils Tracy · AI Legal Strategy
AI is already a board-level liability. IP protection, compliance gaps, legal exposure, and how to govern AI before regulators force your hand. 30 executives, one expert, real answers.
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June 2026
LINK Lake Norman™ — June 2026 Monthly Briefing
Visionary Circle™ AI event recap, workforce trends, upcoming Q4 executive mingle announcement, new playbook releases, and regional business updates.
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