Save the Date!
This event will be a celebration of the history, culture, and talent of West Charlotte! Attendees will enjoy an elegant dining experience prepared by West Charlotte culinary creatives, a live musical performance by a local jazz band, and a presentation on the evolution of this historic neighborhood.
Event proceeds will support the opening of Lucille Kitchen, a West Charlotte small business incubator which wills support local culinary entrepreneurs, provide employment and job training for residents, and offer cost-free healthy living and economic mobility programs for community members.
Ticket Price: $100
Click here to view the event sponsorship package.
About Shawn Kennedy (The Park CDC’s Project Partner)
Shawn Kennedy is a proud alumnus of Morehouse College where he attended as a UNCF Scholarship recipient. While in school Shawn created Halftime Sports, a sporting apparel retail clothing store. Opening 5 locations in 4 states before graduating. Shawn settled in Charlotte, NC upon graduation where he opened three additional retail stores.
In 2006, Shawn founded Brevard Hospitality Group, the umbrella organization of a chain for four brick and mortar restaurants/bars within the city of Charlotte. In 2009, he formed Kennedy Properties, focusing on affordable single family home rentals. Today Kennedy Properties owns and manages over 80 properties throughout the Carolinas.
In 2011, Mr. Kennedy directed his focus toward the community and positively impacting local residents. Meck Investment Company (MiCo) and the Impact Camp was formed as a non-profit changing the trajectory of our most important investment - our children. Impact camp will hold its 10th summer camp session this July, hosting 250 young men. To date, Impact Camp has served over 1500 young men.
In 2020, Shawn co-founded Prosperity Alliance, a nonprofit which develops for sale workforce/affordable housing communities in Charlotte as well as in neighboring cities. Prosperity Alliance currently has 300+ for sale affordable homes under development.
As an entrepreneur and community activist with a passion for change in his community, Shawn has a genuine desire to contribute to the communities he lives and does business in