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Companies
In Residence

NXT | CLT is a thriving community where Black, Indigenous, and People of Color owned growing companies can take their business to the next level. 

As companies become residents of NXT | CLT, they gain access to a supportive network of resources and mentorship, designed to help them grow and scale their business and to achieve their goals.

Current Companies in Residence - Cohort IX 2025

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Rob Gooljar

Founder

Iris Blossom Charlotte

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Alice Parrish

Founder

Professional Services License Plate Agencies

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Sherry Waters

Founder

IENATE The Pauline Tea Bar Apothecary

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Syrine Reese Gaines

Founder

Brainy HR Solutions LLC

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Pedro Guzman

Founder

PRESA Construction

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Lance Carter

Founder

Phoenix Management Group

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Todd Malloy

Founder

Inner Peace Counseling Center

Donate to a brighter future for all.
Invest in the success of Charlotte Metro’s BIPOC-owned businesses.

Transcendent Cohort Companies

Cohort I

Cohort II

Cohort III

Cohort IV

Cohort V

Cohort VI

Cohort VII

Cohort VIII

Get started with your NeXT today!

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UNCC PORTAL Building

9319 Robert D. Snyder Rd. Ste  403

Charlotte, NC 28223

Phone: (704) 251-0615

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