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
You bring the business. The Hub brings the connections and the community — and trusted partners do the hands-on work. We walk the journey with you, start to finish.
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.
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 trusted partners. The right people, at the right time.
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.
Who We Serve
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.
The world is coming to Charlotte. Be part of the community that welcomes international business and builds cross-Atlantic partnerships.
Everything you need to know about establishing your business in Charlotte.
Leadership
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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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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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