by Josh Jacobson “The arts are critical to achieving the goals expressed in the Opportunity Task Force Report.” Breakfast with the Reemprise Fund’s Charlie Elberson at the Original Pancake House in Midtown provides so much food for thought.  In the wake of the recent...

by Hannah Grannemann Now that the Opportunity Task Force has released its impressive and comprehensive report and named a new implementation team to take action on their recommendations, an “all hands on deck” approach is needed if Charlotte is truly going to make...

On March 27, 2017, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Opportunity Task Force published its long-awaited report on addressing the barriers low-income members of our community face in trying to move out of poverty.  The report, entitled Leading on Opportunity, was nearly...

By Caylin Viales Not only am I new to Next Stage Consulting, but I’m also brand new to Charlotte. Over the past two months, I’ve dedicated a lot of my free time to traditional newbie activities. Brewery hopping? Check – Free Range Brewing is my favorite so far. I’ve...

Next Stage Consulting is pleased to announced that Lara Ingram, MSW, LCSW has been hired by Mooresville Soup Kitchen as Executive Director. Lara brings a strong nonprofit background in service organizations, having most recently served as Central Social Work Manager...

Next Stage is pleased to announce that Caylin Viales has joined the firm as Associate. In December 2016, Next Stage Consulting launched a search for an Associate to support the firm’s client services including strategic planning, resource development and...

EDIT: This position has been filled! Thanks to all who applied. Look for the announcement soon. The Good News: Next Stage is seeking an exceptional individual to serve in a contracted Associate position. This 30-hour per week contract position will give someone with...

Illuminate, the twice-monthly lunchtime series at Hygge recently announced the lineup of speakers for the spring. The series has also received sponsorships from two companies: Sodoma Law and Fit You Meals. About Sodoma Law (www.sodomalaw.com) Sodoma Law is a...

Next Stage Consulting is pleased to announce the second slate of speakers in the Illuminate series at Hygge, the coworking space near uptown Charlotte. Illuminate is a twice-monthly lunchtime series facilitated by Josh Jacobson of Next Stage Consulting and hosted at...

Next Stage Consulting is pleased to announce the first slate of 2016 speakers in the Illuminate series at Hygge. Illuminate is a twice-monthly series facilitated by Josh Jacobson of Next Stage Consulting and hosted at Hygge, a coworking community near uptown, where...

I attended a terrific gathering of new and less-new friends last night, cooking together and learning about the two-degree nature of our lives.  Charlotte is wonderful in that way – we are all just slightly apart by one or two degrees. I’ve found myself ruminating...