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Founder, Southern Shows, Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Joan served as Chairman of Federal Reserve Bank\u2019s Charlotte branch, chaired Richmond Federal Reserve\u2019s Small Business Committee, was a founding member of First Charlotte Bank (now RBC\/Centura), on local board of then NCNB. Her awards for business and philanthropy include: First Queens University Business Woman of the year; first recipient of the Business Journal\u2019s Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2005 inducted into the N.C. Business Hall of Fame and in 2010 into Carolinas Entrepreneurial Hall of Fame. Received Charlotte woman of the Year Award, Thurgood Marshall Award, USAirways Top 20 Women in the Region and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n She has served and chaired multiple non-profit organizations, including: Educated at Leigh Junior Commercial College, a division of Manchester University, UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Early career in marketing and public relations, in Chicago and Greensboro. Worked in Germany with the Special Activities Division of the U.S. Forces in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n Relationship Manager, CAV_OK Family Office<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Laine Coplin is a Relationship Manager at CAV_OK Family Office, where she is engaged in complex financial planning, consulting, and project execution for ultra-high net worth families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Laine\u2019s career in finance began in corporate financial planning and investor relations at Fortune 200 companies, where she developed a breadth of experience in strategy, planning, financial markets, and communications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Laine earned her bachelor\u2019s degree in business administration with a concentration in finance from Queens University of Charlotte, graduating summa cum laude. She later completed her CFP\u00ae professional education at Wake Forest University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Laine is energized by quality time with friends and family. She enjoys reading, travel, and the outdoors. Passionate about advancing community education and well-being, Laine serves as a member of Foundation for the Carolinas Professional Cabinet of Advisors, Women\u2019s Impact Fund, Queens Alumni Board, and Covenant Presbyterian Church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wednesday, November 5, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Queens University of Charlotte <\/p>\n\n\n\n 9:00 a.m. | Registration & Networking<\/p>\n\n\n\n 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Breakfast & Program<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Individual Registration | $75 Table Sponsorships include a table for eight (8) in-person attendees and company recognition in the program and day-of signage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sold out!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Cancellations received on or before Friday, October 17, 2025<\/strong>, will receive a refund minus a $25 cancellation fee. No refunds will be given after that time. Registrations are transferable to another individual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Table Sponsorships include eight (8) in-person attendees. The deadline to submit table guests\u2019 information is Friday, October 24, 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, Charlotte Convention and Visitors bureau, chair of Charlotte Women\u2019s Political Caucus, Queens College, JCSU Advisory, CPCC Foundation, Charlotte Airport Authority, Women\u2019s Intercultural Exchange, Bechtler Museum, Dress for Success, Veterans Bridge Home, Mint Museum Advisory Committee, and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Laine](\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/attend\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/09\/Laine-Coplin.jpg\")
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Event Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1900 Selwyn Ave., Charlotte, NC 28274<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nSecure Your Spot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Table Registration | $750<\/p>\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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