01/23/2026
CLTPR | 2025 Year in Review: The Power of Being in the Right Room
2025 was a year defined by movement — across industries, across regions, and across the rooms where decisions are made.
Our work wasn’t about being everywhere.
It was about being where it mattered.
Because when you’re in the right room, you’re part of the conversation — and part of the outcome.
Public Policy, Up Close and Local
In partnership with the Charlotte Area Chamber, CLTPR hosted monthly Public Policy Meetings designed to make policy more accessible and actionable for the region.
This year’s conversations included county leadership, City Council members, a North Carolina Senator, and transportation leaders tied to the I-77 corridor. Each meeting reinforced a simple truth: communities thrive when people understand the decisions shaping their future.
We closed the year with our annual Local News Outlook — a candid look back at Charlotte’s 2025 headlines and what’s ahead.
Regional Engagement & Advocacy
In 2025, CLTPR expanded its advocacy footprint across the Carolinas and beyond — supporting partners in Charlotte, Raleigh, Asheville, Fayetteville, Monroe, Washington, D.C., and Tampa Bay.
Our work included advocacy travel, elected-official engagement, land use and public policy programming, fundraising support, international business promotion, and the ex*****on of the Annual SMART Conference.
Introducing CLTPR Management
This year marked the formal launch of CLTPR Management, our association management division serving membership organizations, multifamily associations, and nonprofit boards.
CLTPR Management provides strategic communications, membership engagement, education programming, governance support, event management, and long-term planning — with a dedicated team now serving clients across the Southeast.
Launching The Associated
We also launched The Associated, a CLTPR-produced podcast highlighting the people and policies shaping the multifamily and association landscape. Six episodes were released in 2025, with more ahead.
Growing Our Team
To meet growing demand, CLTPR expanded internal capacity across communications, government affairs support, operations, events, research, and digital strategy — while welcoming both college and high school interns.
Looking Ahead to 2026
As we move into the year ahead, our mission remains unchanged: to help organizations communicate clearly, advocate effectively, and show up confidently in the right rooms.
The Power of Being in the Right Room
Our principle. Our strategy. Our commitment.