Duncan Wardle Challenges his Audience to Claim Their Own Creativity

June 3, 2021 – Duncan Wardle challenged our audience to claim their own creativity to create a culture of innovation never possible before. The former Head of Innovation and Creativity for Disney, Duncan is now one of the world’s most highly regarded innovation speakers and innovation consultants, teaching companies, brands and individuals across the globe…

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HHBC Events Are Back At Carmel Country Club

Hood Hargett Breakfast Club LIVE Events Are Back! We are very excited to be back at the newly renovated Carmel Country Club for live audience events with World Class Speakers! On Friday, May 7th the Club welcomed Hall Of Fame Golfer Davis Love lll as our speaker during the Wells Fargo Golf Championship weekend. Our…

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Emmitt Smith Pro Football Hall of Fame Running Back Businessman and Entrepreneur

SPEAKER – October 14, 2021 – Emmitt Smith is a professional football icon and one of the greatest to ever play the game. In his 15 seasons in the National Football League, Smith amassed many records that still stand today, including the most career rushing yards and the most career rushing touchdowns. Smith’s impressive resume…

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Urban Meyer Breakfast Video

If you missed our Breakfast on 10/13 at Truist Baseball Park, you can still enjoy it virtually here. Thanks to the video crew at the stadium we have the entire event capture for you to view and enjoy. More about Coach Meyer: An Ohio boy, born and raised, Urban Meyer began his coaching career following…

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Scott Pelley Award-Winning 60 Minutes Correspondent

SPEAKER – SEPT. 10, 2020 – After covering some of the most compelling and important national stories of the last 20 years, 60 Minutes correspondent and former CBS Evening News anchor and managing editor Scott Pelley is one of the most recognizable faces in American journalism today. In its first season, The CBS Evening News…

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Beloved Business: Amid pandemic turmoil, networking club sees growth

Charlotte Ledger – August 14/2020: The Hood Hargett Breakfast Club hosts eight breakfasts a year, in addition to other events. The group has gone all virtual since the start of the pandemic but continues to feature big-name speakers at meetings, and its membership has increased. When the coronavirus hit North Carolina, many businesses watched their…

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Here’s how Charlotte businesses are changing and adapting during COVID

Here’s how Charlotte businesses are changing and adapting during COVID August 5, 2020 Charlotte Observer – By Sonia Rao Uptown at the Charlotte City Club, the club members will be riding alone on the elevator up to the 31st floor. At Topgolf, customers will golf at bays partitioned off by plastic dividers, and can still…

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Brett Culp Acclaimed Filmmaker and Social Entrepreneur

SPEAKER – JULY 16, 2020: Brett Culp is an acclaimed filmmaker and social entrepreneur whose work has inspired audiences around the world.  He is the personal cinematographer for Hollywood stars, music icons, beloved authors, hall of fame athletes, and royal families.  His films are featured on Netflix, iTunes, Hulu, and Amazon Prime. With his uplifting…

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Urban Meyer – Football Studio Analyst, Former Ohio State & Univ of Florida Head Coach

SPEAKER – TUESDAY – OCT. 13, 2020 – An Ohio boy, born and raised, Urban Meyer began his coaching career following his playing days at the University of Cincinnati. After making his start with a high school team in Cincinnati, Meyer joined the Ohio State coaching staff as a positional coach. He moved around to…

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Davis Love III – Hall of Fame Golfer

World Golf Hall of Famer Davis Love III is truly a legend of the game. Love has won 21 times on the PGA Tour and a total of 37 times in events around the globe. In his illustrious career, Love has captured the PGA Championship, two Players Championships, and has 21 top ten finishes in…

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