Lacy Pope named co-chair of Charlotte Area Chamber ambassadors

Out of the Box Advisors Vice President Lacy Pope has been appointed co-chair of the Charlotte Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Committee, a role that puts her in a key position to welcome members and strengthen business connections in Charlotte. The move highlights the firm’s local ties and its client-first approach to community engagement.

Why it matters: - The Ambassadors Committee helps shape first impressions for new Chamber members and can influence how quickly Charlotte businesses build useful connections. - The role gives Lacy Pope a more visible part in the local business network while she remains vice president at Out of the Box Advisors. - The appointment also underscores Out of the Box Advisors’ presence in Charlotte and its emphasis on relationship-building.

What happened: - Out of the Box Advisors announced that Vice President Lacy Pope has been appointed co-chair of the Charlotte Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Committee. - Pope will serve alongside Heathir Mcelroy with Momentor. - The appointment takes effect this summer. - Pope will continue as vice president of Out of the Box Advisors.

The details: - The Ambassadors Committee welcomes new members, attends ribbon cuttings and connects Charlotte business owners to Chamber resources. - The committee is described as the front door of the Charlotte Area Chamber. - Chamber ambassadors are often the first familiar faces new business owners meet. - Their work supports member engagement and retention across the Charlotte business community. - Pope said she joined the Chamber because she likes connecting people and called the co-chair role an honor. - Pope said small business owners need introductions to the right people more than another event on their calendar. - Out of the Box Advisors was founded in 2012. - The firm coaches small and mid-sized businesses on strategy, execution, and sustainable growth. - The firm also provides business, executive, and life and career coaching. - Out of the Box Advisors says it sometimes refers clients to outside specialists when that better serves the client. - Ryan Pope, founder of Out of the Box Advisors, said Lacy Pope has been a key link between the firm and the Charlotte business community for years.

Between the lines: - The appointment appears to reward long-standing local relationship work rather than only formal Chamber participation. - The Chamber role fits Out of the Box Advisors’ client-first brand because it centers on introductions, follow-through and community access. - Having a firm leader in the Ambassadors Committee could strengthen the company’s visibility among Charlotte small-business owners.

What's next: - Pope will begin serving in the co-chair role this summer. - She is expected to help lead Chamber volunteers who support new members and event outreach. - Out of the Box Advisors plans to continue operating with its multi-local national coaching model. - More information is available in the company’s announcement.