Business networking goes lakeside at University City Taste

Sep 16, 2014 | Events

University City TasteGood food, great people, memorable location: The signature autumn event for University City’s business community will take place 5:30-8 pm Thursday, Sept. 25, lakeside at University Place.

The Charlotte Chamber’s University Chapter invites members and nonmembers alike to University City Taste. This annual event draws hundreds of people to sample tasty fare from Shoppes at University Place restaurants while networking and just enjoying a pleasant fall evening at our special lake.

The event is open to the entire business community. Hundreds of attendees enjoyed the scenic lake view, live entertainment and food from area restaurants at the 2013 University City Taste.

This year’s event, hosted by Shoppes at University Place and sponsored by the University City Chapter, provides a unique networking opportunity to the University City community.  Co-chairing the 2014 event are John Connors with AAA Carolinas and Deirdre Lynch with Allen Tate Realtors.

 

Food and beverages are being provided by:

  • Boardwalk Billy’s Raw Bar and Ribs  >> Web
  • Chick-fil-A University Place  >> Web
  • Ciro’s Italian Restaurant
  • Firewater  >> Web
  • Hilton Charlotte University Place  >> Web
  • House of Leng  >> Web
  • Los Arcos Mexican Restaurant  >> Web
  • Love Sushi  >> Web
  • The Wine Vault  >> Web
  • Zapata’s Mexican Restaurant  >> Web

 

Buy tickets now and save!

University City Taste will take place 5:30-8 p.m. Sept. 25 on the lakeside boardwalk near the main bridge at University Place. Rain date is Sept. 26. The event is open to both Chamber members and nonmembers. TICKETS – Tickets cost $15 each at the event. Buy in advance for $10 at University City YMCA, or $11 each online at ez-tixx.com. The price covers food and beverages while supplies last, and free paddleboat rides.

 

About Charlotte Chamber University City Chapter

The University City Chapter of the Charlotte Chamber seeks to provide area businesses with a competitive advantage by connecting them with resources that promote sustainability and growth. The Chapter holds monthly luncheons with programs of interest to the University City business community. Luncheons take place 11:30 am-1 pm on the second Thursday at Charlotte Hilton University Place.

 

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