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Grounds for Connection

Friday, June 26, 2026 (8:30 AM - 10:00 AM) (EDT)

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Brought to you by Edward Jones, The Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro and Innovate Carolina

Grounds for Connection is a recurring coffee hour held on the fourth Friday of every month at the Innovate Carolina Junction—bringing together local professionals, entrepreneurs, and community members over fresh coffee and conversation. Hosted in partnership with The Chamber, Edward Jones, and our local business community, this casual gathering is designed to spark connections among small businesses, Chamber members, and coworking and community members.

Stop by, grab a free cup of Meantime coffee, and connect with others shaping our local business community. Come for the coffee—stay for the connections.

Thank you to our event sponsors who make this gathering possible:


Innovate Carolina Junction is a downtown Chapel Hill coworking and innovation space that brings together entrepreneurs, startups, and university resources to support collaboration and business growth.

Edward Jones is a financial services firm that primarily serves business owners and individual investors, focusing on long-term strategies designed to help people reach their financial and life goals. Financial Advisor Lili Engelhardt works closely with entrepreneurs and executives, helping them with exit and succession planning, business and personal retirement plans, and wealth management.



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Free to the Chapel Hill & Carrboro business community
Innovate Carolina Junction
136 E Rosemary Suite 100
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 United States
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Alissa Cook
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Friday, June 26, 2026 (8:30 AM - 10:00 AM) (EDT)
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