A Building That Gives Back to Charlotte

One Independence Center is more than a workplace. It is a community platform — supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs, hosting cultural programming, and creating economic opportunity in the heart of Charlotte.

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Vendor Variety at Monarch Market

Economic Inclusion That Builds a More Vibrant Community

Monarch Market lowered the traditional barriers to retail entry for many of its operators — helping food-truck and pop-up businesses establish their first brick-and-mortar locations alongside national concepts. The result is a curated, diverse, and durable culinary platform with measurable benefits for small business owners.

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Engaging and Impactful Programming

  • School-supply drive supporting 1,500+ students across six 
Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools.

  • Blood drives in partnership with OneBlood.

  • Toy drives benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities and Toys for Tots.

  • Food drives with Second Harvest Food Bank.

  • MLK Family Day in collaboration with the 
Levine Museum of the New South.

  • Pop-up markets featuring local artisans and Black-owned businesses.

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Elevate your work experience and discover new possibilities at One Independence Center. With the CityLYNX Gold Line stop right outside and easy access to the Light Rail, navigating the city has never been more convenient.

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