CSL Toastmasters Club (City Startup Labs)

The CSL Toastmasters Club (City Startup Labs) supports justice-impacted people and their friends in pursuit of becoming confident and persuasive public speakers, communicators, and leaders. Whether you are a seasoned speaker or new to public speaking, the club offers a supportive and friendly environment to help improve communication, leadership, and professional skills. Guests are welcome and encouraged. The club is open to all interested parties with no membership restrictions. Chartered March 19, 2025; Club #28678171, District 37, Area B13.

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Contact & location

1231 Elizabeth Ave, Zeiss Building, Room 1112, CPCC Central Campus, 28204

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+17048073000

contact_point@citystartuplabs.com

Membership & sessions

New member fee: $20 (one-time). Monthly dues: $10/month. Scholarships are available for up to 20 eligible participants to cover both the new member fee and monthly dues, ensuring cost is never a barrier to participation. Membership is open to all; no restrictions.

Services: Prepared speeches, Table Topics (impromptu speaking), Speech evaluations, Leadership development, Networking, Pathways educational program (Toastmasters International), Mentorship (Mentor/Protégé program), Communication skills training, Confidence building

Membership: 10 USD / monthly

Meeting schedule: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month; doors open at 6:00 PM, meeting starts at 6:15 PM (ends ~8:00 PM)

Languages: English

Meeting formats: in-person

Additional information

Parking: CPCC Central Campus has FREE parking in Parking Deck 3 at 1329 E 4th St, Charlotte, NC 28204. After parking, walk to the Zeiss Building at 1231 Elizabeth Ave. The club meets in Room 1112 on the first floor. The club is a program of City Startup Labs (CSL), a Charlotte-based nonprofit focused on entrepreneurship and workforce development for justice-impacted individuals.

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