Where being a part of shaping and leading the future of Lake Norman begins………
Aligning our Industry
Lake Norman is privileged to have innovative global headquarters, industries, and manufacturing that are thriving in Lake Norman. Now we come together to be a collaborative and impactful group of Leaders driving productivity, investing in our local resources, and collaborating on issues that impact our manufacturers, industries, development, growth workforce, community and our invaluable people of our community including our workforce with the purpose of driving economic empowermwnt and connectivingy with the visionsaty circle
Quarterly Roundtables and Panels
The Roundtable Pillar is a cornerstone of the Visionary Circle experience, fostering impactful and strategic connectivity. This initiative provides exclusive executive roundtables for private, candid peer-to-peer dialogue, alongside expert and public panel discussions that allow members to share thought leadership with the broader LKN community on key issues. Through this pillar, members drive productivity, strategically invest in local resources, and collaborate effectively on shared issues impacting our industries and the invaluable community members.
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The Visionary Circle is designed to facilitate high-level relationship building and collaboration outside of formal discussions. Visionary Circle members receive exclusive invitations to two major strategic networking events per year (e.g., an annual gala, seminars, or executive retreat). These events provide curated opportunities for mingles and strategic networking, ensuring valuable connections are forged in relaxed, executive-level settings.
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The Visionary Circle: Your Seat at the Table of Impact
Lake Norman is a community privileged to host innovative global headquarters, thriving industries, and advanced manufacturing. The Visionary Circle is where the leaders of these powerful entities stop waiting for change and start driving it.
If you are looking to accelerate impact, strategically invest in your future workforce, and be a primary economic driver in the region, this is your opportunity.
Why Join the Visionary Circle?
The Circle offers you an impactful seat at the table, representing your industry and socio-economic vision in Lake Norman. It's not about planning for tomorrow; it's about leading today. It’s a dynamic platform built on:
Building Strategic Relationships: Connecting the top minds in the LKN industry, education, and government.
Public and Private Investment: Collaborating on shared investments that bridge critical gaps in the workforce and regional economy.
Being a Voice and an Asset: Speaking up to innovate and build our communities with purpose, passion, and sustainable success.
By joining, you secure your place as a community stakeholder dedicated to ensuring LKN remains a prosperous and thriving hub for generations to come.
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Visionary Circle
Where Leaders Shape the Future of Our Region
An exclusive community for C-suite and top-level executives from manufacturing, healthcare, education, government, workforce, and other key sectors. Here, leaders unite to align goals, spark innovation, and drive meaningful progress for Lake Norman.
Member Benefits
Exclusive Connections
- • Network with top executives, industry leaders, and influential decision-makers in curated, high-value settings
- • Engage in CEO and executive networking sessions for meaningful dialogue and collaboration
VIP Events & Signature Experiences
- • Invitations to private roundtables, thought-leadership forums, and executive retreats with prominent speakers
- • Participate in Visionary Roundtables—intimate, interactive discussions on emerging trends
- • Private receptions and exclusive social events for members and special guests
Strategic Partnerships & Cross-Industry Collaboration
- • Collaborate on regional initiatives, cross-sector projects, and visionary ventures
- • Connect with leaders from business, nonprofit, education, and government sectors
Insider Access
Early or exclusive access to LINK research, insights, and special reports on business trends, workforce strategies, and community development
Recognition
Prominent listing as a Visionary Circle member on LINK's platforms and at signature events, celebrating your leadership and commitment
Peer Learning & Mentorship
- • Participate in confidential, peer-driven discussions to share best practices
- • Both give and receive mentorship within a trusted, powerful network of leaders
Membership Levels
Choose the level that aligns with your leadership vision
Founding Partner
Annual Investment
- ✓ All Visionary benefits
- ✓ Founding Partner recognition
- ✓ Executive advisory board seat
- ✓ Exclusive 1-on-1 leadership sessions
- ✓ Premier event sponsorship opportunities
- ✓ Custom research & insights
- ✓ VIP access to all LINK events
Visionary
Annual Investment
- ✓ All Catalyst benefits
- ✓ Priority seating at signature events
- ✓ Quarterly executive briefings
- ✓ Featured member spotlight
- ✓ Access to exclusive research reports
- ✓ Invitation to annual leadership retreat
Catalyst
Annual Investment
- ✓ All Connector benefits
- ✓ Quarterly roundtable discussions
- ✓ Member directory listing
- ✓ Early event registration
- ✓ Access to peer mentorship program
- ✓ Invitations to 6+ exclusive events
Connector
Annual Investment
- ✓ Access to networking events
- ✓ Member-only communications
- ✓ Quarterly newsletters & insights
- ✓ Recognition on LINK platforms
- ✓ Invitations to select events
- ✓ Connection to regional leaders
Ready to Shape the Future?
Be part of a community where your leadership lights the way for progress, innovation, collaboration, and lasting impact in Lake Norman.
FAQs
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The Visionary Circle is an elite stakeholder collective for LKN’s top industry leaders, focused on driving measurable economic and workforce impact.
Unlike broad networking organizations, the Circle is a curated group limited to executives from our region's most innovative industries and global headquarters.
We go beyond mingling. We use structured formats like private executive roundtables and public-facing expert panels to solve shared industry challenges, directly shaping policy and educational pipelines in alignment with the LINK Future Ready initiative, workforce strategies, and economic impact. It’s a platform for collaboration and direct investment in actionable solutions, not just general discussion.
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The commitment is designed for maximum impact with minimal operational burden on busy executives.
Time Commitment: We host two exclusive strategic networking events per year, plus our Pillar structure includes intimate roundtables and panels that are scheduled efficiently (e.g., quarterly meetings).
Financial Commitment: Membership is a significant investment in regional prosperity, and the cost varies based on the level of engagement and company size. This investment funds the strategic initiatives we collaborate on. We ask members to view this not as a donation, but as a crucial public-private investment in securing the future talent pipeline and economic vitality of the Lake Norman region.
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The ROI is both strategic and tangible:
Talent Access: You gain direct input on workforce development strategies and potentially first-look access to top talent pipelines from LINK’s programs.
Influence: You get a seat at the table with key decision-makers in education and government, helping shape regional policy that affects your industry.
Visibility: You receive high-level brand visibility as a primary community steward through our public panels and communications, enhancing your company's reputation and CSR reporting data
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The Roundtable Pillar facilitates candid, high-level dialogue in private, confidential settings. We focus strictly on the pressing issues that impact our industries, such as:
Bridging specific LKN skills gaps (e.g., in manufacturing or technology).
Strategies for attracting and retaining young talent in the region.
Balancing LKN's growth with infrastructure needs.
These sessions are highly curated to ensure you are solving real problems alongside your peers, driving productivity and collaborative solutions that benefit the entire region.