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    Your Gateway toCharlotte

    Helping European companies — and international businesses from anywhere in the world — establish and thrive in Charlotte and the Carolinas. Independent. Business-led.

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    Our Mission

    The Charlotte International Business Hub is an independent, business-led community primarily serving DACH-region and European SMEs, with open doors to companies from any country. We provide the local knowledge, professional network, and hands-on guidance that international companies need to establish and grow in Charlotte and the Carolinas — and feel at home doing it.

    By Business, For Business.

    Our Vision

    To make Charlotte the gateway for European businesses entering the American market — a place where international entrepreneurs find not just opportunity, but a community that feels like home.

    How It Works

    The Journey, Together

    You bring the business. The Hub brings the connections and the community — and 3580 Group and trusted partners do the hands-on work. We walk the journey with you, start to finish.

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    Arrive

    Knowledge & Community

    Join as an affiliate and step into a community of international founders who've already made the move. Always-on knowledge and real peers who get it — from day one.

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    Get Connected

    Guided Connections

    This is where the Hub earns its name. We open the right doors — legal, banking, operational — and the hands-on work itself is delivered by 3580 Group and trusted partners. The right people, at the right time.

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    Belong & Grow

    Community & Events

    Regular gatherings and events, and a community where you belong rather than just network. You're part of the fabric now — and you help the next company find its footing in Charlotte.

    Discover Charlotte

    Where the Mountains Meet the Market

    Charlotte offers a rare combination: world-class business infrastructure with an unmatched quality of life at the doorstep of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

    The Business Case

    2nd Largest Banking Center

    Second only to New York in banking assets in the United States

    Charlotte Douglas Int'l Airport

    6th busiest airport in the world for aircraft operations (ACI 2024)

    Fortune 500 Hub

    Home to Bank of America, Truist, Honeywell, and more

    Lower Cost of Business

    Significantly lower operating costs vs NYC, Chicago, or Los Angeles

    Southeast Logistics Hub

    650 miles of coastline within reach — strategic distribution access

    Quality of Life

    Blue Ridge Mountains

    Just 1 hour west — hiking, breweries, and mountain retreats

    4 Seasons, 220+ Sunny Days

    Mild winters, vibrant springs, warm summers, golden autumns

    Top-Ranked Education

    Excellent schools and universities including UNC Charlotte and Davidson

    Food, Arts & Culture

    Thriving culinary scene, world-class museums, and vibrant nightlife

    Fastest Growing City

    One of the fastest growing cities in the United States

    “Charlotte gives you the ambition of New York, the warmth of the South, and the Blue Ridge Mountains an hour from your office door.”

    Who We Serve

    Built for Global Ambition

    International Companies

    Whether you're coming from Germany, Switzerland, Austria, or anywhere else in the world — you've built something great at home. Now you're ready for the American market. We help you skip the costly mistakes and connect directly with the people who matter.

    Charlotte Businesses

    The world is coming to Charlotte. Be part of the community that welcomes international business and builds cross-Atlantic partnerships.

    Upcoming Events

    Where the Hub Comes Together

    Where the Hub community comes together. Check back for upcoming gatherings, sessions, and networking events across the Carolinas.

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    Leadership

    The People Behind the Hub

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    Hans Heinrich Hilgenstock

    Board Chairman & Co-Founder

    Our external voice and network connector. With deep roots in European and American business, Hans brings the relationships and vision that open doors for international companies entering the US market.

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    Clark Fritzsch

    Executive Director & Co-Founder

    Driving day-to-day operations, program development, and community building. The operational engine behind the Hub — connecting international ambition with Charlotte's business community.

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    Ready to Begin?

    Let Charlotte Be Your American Home

    Schedule a consultation to explore how we can help your business find its footing in one of America's fastest-growing cities.