Charlotte Shapers

Congratulations to Katie Levans of Plateshare for winning SHAPE Charlotte 2013!

Katie wowed the judges and audience with her business idea, Plateshare. She walked away with a combine $12,500 in seed capital.
SHAPE Charlotte Winner

Congratulations to Barry Francois of Queen City Mobile Market for winning both the $2,500 Audience Choice Award and the $10,000 Judges Award!
Charlotte Shaper Membership

The Charlotte Shapers are accepting applications for new members until May 5. Help us Shape Charlotte!

What We Do

We have been tasked by the World Economic Forum to create local programs that will make a global impact.

We are a North Carolina nonprofit with 501(c)3 status! Learn more about the format of our organization by reading our bylaws.

An innovative business idea competition for young entrepreneurs between the ages of 18-30

Don’t forget to RSVP for the Final Presentations of the 2nd Annual SHAPE Charlotte Business Idea Competition.

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