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We envision Spark Center as a hub for collaboration for entrepreneurship, small business incubation and workforce development in Charlotte's Albemarle Corridor and the greater community of Charlotte. Sign-up below to get updates on the project and learn more about how you can engage.
A MESSAGE FROM MANUEL REY
President/CEO
Spark Centro
BE THE SPARK FOR THE COMMUNITY
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From 2010-2019 the Hispanic/Latino population of Charlotte grew
36%
TWICE AS FAST
as the overall population (15.4%)
Charlotte is the
FASTEST
GROWING
Hispanic/Latino market in the country
NC is now called the
”Newcomer Gateway State”
Charlotte has more than
8,000
Hispanic/Latino owned businesses
Spark Centro operates this Business Opportunity Hub as part of the City of Charlotte's Corridors of Opportunity initiative — a strategic investment in economic mobility, small business growth, and community revitalization.