As the president, CEO, VP, team leader or manager of a business in an urban setting like Charlotte, it can be hard to know what exactly will please everyone and not offend any religious dietary needs while still having delicious food that fits the budget for catering your meeting. 

The American business community is pushing for inclusion and diversity, but often makes the mistake of not paying attention to these cultural differences when it comes to food preferences. When employees go to a business event with their company and can't eat anything there, it's bound to make them feel frustrated and not valued. If you are planning a meeting or corporate meal, these tips will help keep you on the right path:

Welcome to the Charlotte bride's greatest dilema: urban or country? Many brides from more rural or metropolitan have no question or hesitation, but as a Charlotte bride you've had a taste of the both: you've done the Charlotte commute, can navigate numbered streets and parking garages and may laugh at friends from the middle of nowhere North or South Carolina that get freaked out by a trip to the next exit or simple uptown excursion, but let's face it: this isn't NYC here. To help you decide what venue is "you" and how to keep true to your real roots, we've devised a wedding venue quiz for our torn brides out there. Take it here: