402: Rethinking City Clubs: Brett Curley on Community, Culture & The Future

Brett Curley, General Manager of the Charlotte City Club, dives into his ambitious vision for transforming the traditional city club experience into a vibrant social and community hub. Brett shares how he’s blending the club’s 75-year history with fresh, forward-thinking ideas—from loosening dress codes and hosting lively game-day gatherings to creating spaces for Charlotte’s newest wave of young professionals.

We’ll explore Brett’s take on post-COVID shifts that city clubs are facing, how he’s meeting the needs of a fast-growing, diverse membership, and the big “What if?” scenarios shaping the club’s future, including potential expansions and mergers. He also opens up about building a thriving staff culture, his dedication to professional growth, and the new roles city clubs play as safe, trusted spaces in today’s world. 

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