The DNC In The CLT - November 2011

11/29/11

Harvey Gantt Has a Great Story (Even if It Is Attached to a Plea for Contributions)

There are plenty of Charlotteans who will see their profiles raised when national media shines the spotlight on the city next year for the Democratic National Convention. One of those people, undoubtedly, is Harvey Gantt.

He’s well known in this region as Charlotte’s first African-American mayor (in the 1980s) and in his current role as a partner at Gantt Huberman Architects. And not to mention there’s an impressive building named after him in Charlotte: Harvey B. Gantt Center for... Read more »

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11/23/11

First Big Shindig Announced for Week of Democratic National Convention

There’s lots of planning and decisions to be made between now and next September, but one thing for sure is there will be tens of thousands of visitors to Charlotte during the Democratic National Convention. That list will include delegates, national media, and celebrities. And those three categories mean one thing: there will be plenty of parties. More than nine months away, the first big event has been announced for DNC Week.

According to a recent press release, ONE, the global anti-poverty organization co-founded by U2 rock star Bono, and Politico, one of the country’s top political... Read more »

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11/17/11

Obama for America NC Hosting ‘TweetUp’ Saturday in Charlotte

Obama for America NC, President Barack Obama’s reelection campaign office for this state, is hosting a #2012TweetUp digital planning session this Saturday in Charlotte. The event takes place at 2 p.m. at Hair Klaudt Salon and Gallery, 1318 Central Ave., and is an opportunity to “learn the campaign's strategy for digital outreach and activism as we go into 2012,” according to organizers.

If you’ve never participated in a tweetup, it’s a way to connect with people on Twitter regarding a specific topic or cause. The hashtag for the event is #2012TweetUp, and even if you don’t have a... Read more »

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11/15/11

Contest Underway to Design an Official 2012 DNC Poster

The Committee for Charlotte in 2012 has kicked off a new contest in which creative people—artists, graphic designers, etc.—are invited to submit a poster design for the 2012 Democratic National Convention. The winning entry will become one of the DNC’s official posters, so basically your design could end up in campaign offices and Democratic-friendly businesses, homes, and dorm rooms everywhere. You would also receive commission for your work.

The announcement for the contest came this afternoon via an email from Committee for Charlotte in 2012 Executive Director Dan Murrey. (Click here to sign up to receive email updates... Read more »

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11/07/11

Duped By Dulin: Bipartisanship Bites Local Dems in the Butt

In late September, the Committee for Charlotte in 2012 announced the members of its Host Committee and Steering Committee for the Democratic National Convention. With more than 100 names, the list reads like a who’s who of Charlotte and Carolinas business leaders and current and former elected officials. The DNC also touted bipartisanship, highlighting that it wasn’t just Democrats giving their time and expertise, but that a Read more »

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11/03/11

Inside the DNCC’s Uptown Office

The Democratic National Convention Committee opened its doors to media this afternoon for a tour of its office in uptown Charlotte. About fifteen local reporters, bloggers, and TV cameramen went up to the thirteenth floor of the 400 South Tryon building, where Steve Kerrigan, CEO of the DNCC, led the tour.

The DNCC occupies the entire floor, which they began moving into in June. Currently there are about fifty staffers, and Kerrigan said that number will eventually grow to about 200 as they’ll lease two additional floors as the convention nears.

Stepping off the elevator onto the thirteenth floor, the scene feels like a... Read more »

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	11/29/11 Harvey Gantt Has a Great Story (Even if It Is Attached to a Plea for Contributions) There are plenty of Charlotteans who will see their profiles raised when national media shines the spotlight on the city next year for the Democratic National Convention. One of those people, undoubtedly, is Harvey Gantt. He’s well known in this region as Charlotte’s first African-American mayor (in the 1980s) and in his current role as a partner at Gantt Huberman Architects. And not to mention there’s an impressive building named after him in Charlotte: Harvey B. Gantt Center for... Read more » Posted at 03:17 PM \| Permalink \| Comments: 0
	11/23/11 First Big Shindig Announced for Week of Democratic National Convention There’s lots of planning and decisions to be made between now and next September, but one thing for sure is there will be tens of thousands of visitors to Charlotte during the Democratic National Convention. That list will include delegates, national media, and celebrities. And those three categories mean one thing: there will be plenty of parties. More than nine months away, the first big event has been announced for DNC Week. According to a recent press release, ONE, the global anti-poverty organization co-founded by U2 rock star Bono, and Politico, one of the country’s top political... Read more » Posted at 12:34 PM \| Permalink \| Comments: 0
	11/17/11 Obama for America NC Hosting ‘TweetUp’ Saturday in Charlotte Obama for America NC, President Barack Obama’s reelection campaign office for this state, is hosting a #2012TweetUp digital planning session this Saturday in Charlotte. The event takes place at 2 p.m. at Hair Klaudt Salon and Gallery, 1318 Central Ave., and is an opportunity to “learn the campaign's strategy for digital outreach and activism as we go into 2012,” according to organizers. If you’ve never participated in a tweetup, it’s a way to connect with people on Twitter regarding a specific topic or cause. The hashtag for the event is #2012TweetUp, and even if you don’t have a... Read more » Posted at 03:44 PM \| Permalink \| Comments: 0
	11/15/11 Contest Underway to Design an Official 2012 DNC Poster The Committee for Charlotte in 2012 has kicked off a new contest in which creative people—artists, graphic designers, etc.—are invited to submit a poster design for the 2012 Democratic National Convention. The winning entry will become one of the DNC’s official posters, so basically your design could end up in campaign offices and Democratic-friendly businesses, homes, and dorm rooms everywhere. You would also receive commission for your work. The announcement for the contest came this afternoon via an email from Committee for Charlotte in 2012 Executive Director Dan Murrey. (Click here to sign up to receive email updates... Read more » Posted at 04:01 PM \| Permalink \| Comments: 0
	11/07/11 Duped By Dulin: Bipartisanship Bites Local Dems in the Butt In late September, the Committee for Charlotte in 2012 announced the members of its Host Committee and Steering Committee for the Democratic National Convention. With more than 100 names, the list reads like a who’s who of Charlotte and Carolinas business leaders and current and former elected officials. The DNC also touted bipartisanship, highlighting that it wasn’t just Democrats giving their time and expertise, but that a Read more » Posted at 03:44 PM \| Permalink \| Comments: 1
	11/03/11 Inside the DNCC’s Uptown Office The Democratic National Convention Committee opened its doors to media this afternoon for a tour of its office in uptown Charlotte. About fifteen local reporters, bloggers, and TV cameramen went up to the thirteenth floor of the 400 South Tryon building, where Steve Kerrigan, CEO of the DNCC, led the tour. The DNCC occupies the entire floor, which they began moving into in June. Currently there are about fifty staffers, and Kerrigan said that number will eventually grow to about 200 as they’ll lease two additional floors as the convention nears. Stepping off the elevator onto the thirteenth floor, the scene feels like a... Read more » Posted at 04:43 PM \| Permalink \| Comments: 0

News, notes, and gossip surrounding the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte

November 2011