Upcoming Speakers 2026
The Hood Hargett Breakfast Club is a business category-exclusive business development organization. Our membership is focused on developing meaningful professional relationships.
Our events feature nationally known speakers from diverse areas of life and allow members to learn and network with other partners and their guests without feeling pressured or solicited.
Our membership understands that business is important, but without civic or social responsibility, it can be incomplete. We pride ourselves on connecting businesses through philanthropy, networking, and civic activities.
Breakfast Club Beat with Jenn Snyder Gibson
Hood Hargett Breakfast Club Executive Director, Jenn Snyder Gibson interviews a diverse group of company and non-profit leaders, Civi Leaders, Experts and members of the club in a fun and informative format.
Chuck Hood Scholarship Fund
Hood Hargett Breakfast Club Student Athlete Program was launched by company owner and Fund founder Chuck Hood to recognize recognize local students in the Charlotte Mecklenberg School District who distinguished themselves on the playing field, in the classroom and in the community.
The fund has, to date, awarded more than $300,000 to some 200 local high school students to further their education through the Hood Hargett organization.
Hood Hargett Breakfast Club Membership
For nearly 20 years the the Hood Hargett Breakfast Club has been the premier category exclusive business development organization in Charlotte, NC. Our signature breakfast speaker series allows members and their guests to hear from national speakers from diverse backgrounds and interests. The sessions are often both informational and inspiring, and always entertaining.
Our breakfast events are now located at the beautiful Quail Hollow Country Club, home of the Wells Fargo PGA Championship. For member companies we also host a luncheon series that features local business and civic leaders. Business owners have access to Mayor's, Governors. Legislators and CEOs.
Charlotte First Tee Director Daniel Fogerty – Bryson DeChambeau guest Speaker – Episode #7
Charlotte is buzzing with golf with the PGA championship right around the corner. And who else to…
Dena Dioro – Retiring Mecklenburg County Manager – Episode #6
Dena Diorio joined Mecklenburg County in 2007 as director of the Department of Financial Services. In 2013,…
Tyler and Tommy Hager of Goldies and CharBar7 – Episode #5
Jenn interviews CharBar7 and Goldies owners Tommy and Tyler Hager – “Goldie’s is a celebration of all…
Dunstan Group, BrandBuilders Podcast Hosts Scott Dunstan and Brian Young – Episode #4
Headquartered here in Charlotte, NC The Dunstan Group is a leading provider of customized apparel and promotional…
Dan Rajkowski. COO of the Charlotte Knights Baseball Talks About the Upcoming Season. Episode #3
Jenn spends time with Dan Rajkowski. COO of the Charlotte Knights. They had a fun and broad…
Dress For Success Charlotte with Executive Director Dr. Emily Jensen Wheeler – Episode #2
Jenn Snyder Gibson interviews Dr. Emily Jensen Wheeler, Executive Director for Dress for Success Charlotte. To celebrate…