In the News

Taking the Licensed Apparel Market by Storm

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One Chaptr has grown into a successful licensed apparel business specializing in UNC Charlotte merchandise, generating over $200,000 in revenue in its second year by leveraging Printavo shop management software and InkSoft online stores.

Top 30 Under 30

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Nick Sulak was recognized in Elevate Lifestyle's 14th Annual Top 30 Under 30 Future Leaders of Charlotte Awards (Class of 2024) for his professional achievement, innovation, leadership, and community involvement.

STANDOUT Class of 2022

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Nick Sulak was selected to the STANDOUT Class of 2022, a professional development and leadership program of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation that recognizes Charlotte professionals for their contributions to the community, both professionally and philanthropically. The honor was celebrated at an awards ceremony on October 27 at The Mint Museum in Uptown.

Young Alumni Making Advances in Their Fields and Communities

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The 10 Under Ten Awards recognize alumni who have graduated within the past 10 years and who are succeeding in their professional lives and are actively involved in community volunteerism and philanthropy.

Niners Raise $90,000+ to Fight Food Insecurity

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UNC Charlotte alumni Robert Brendle ’18 and Nick Sulak ’17 hosted the "One Movement Holiday Celebration for Giving Tuesday" fundraiser at Pins Mechanical. Patrons enjoyed live music, games and an auction with proceeds benefiting the Jamil Niner Student Pantry.

GivingTuesday: Inspiring Radical Generosity

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College students Nicholas Sulak and Robert Brendle partnered with UNC-Charlotte and Amazon on a month-long food drive for the campus food pantry, which provides food for more than 200 students every week. On GivingTuesday, they hosted an in-person celebration of giving complete with food trucks, vendors, a silent auction, and more, raising more than $27,000 for the Jamil Niner Student Pantry.

Alumni-Led Food Drive Supports Student Food Pantry

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Nick Sulak '17 and business partner Rob Brendle '18 raised over $800 from Niner friends to purchase high-need items for the Jamil Niner Student Pantry, delivering 317 pounds of food and essentials on the morning of the drive

Business Niners on the Move

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Nick Sulak participated in a Lunch & Learn event featuring recent Belk College of Business alumni who shared their stories and inspired attendees to create their own success.

UNC Charlotte Alumni Spotlight

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I support UNC Charlotte because I had a great college experience. UNC Charlotte took me from the 18-year-old that I was and helped shape where I wanted to go and what I wanted to do.

UNC Charlotte Career Center Spotlight

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Nick Sulak was featured on the UNC Charlotte Career Center website after his internship at Lowe's.