The Exchange After Hours: Different Industries. One Room. Real Connection

Connect with professionals, entrepreneurs, creatives, business owners, and community leaders from across Gastonia and surrounding communities.

The Exchange Network presents After Hours: Industry Night—The Professional Social, in collaboration with BC Battery on Main.

This isn’t your ordinary networking event. Industry Night brings professionals from different industries together in a relaxed social atmosphere where you can enjoy food and drinks while building genuine connections.

Whether you are an entrepreneur, creative, corporate professional, community leader, or small-business owner, this event gives you the opportunity to meet potential clients, collaborators, referral partners, and people outside of your usual circle.

You do not have to live or work in Gastonia to attend. Everyone interested in becoming part of Gastonia’s growing professional community is welcome.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Connections across different industries
• A relaxed, business-casual atmosphere
• Food, drinks, and music
• Meaningful conversations and introductions
• Opportunities to share your business or profession
• Potential clients, collaborators, and referral partners
• A welcoming environment for both outgoing and introverted professionals

TICKET OPTIONS

$10 Social Pass
Includes event admission and one drink.

$20 Social & Bites Pass
Includes event admission, one drink, and your choice of:

• Wings and fries
OR
• Egg rolls and fries

EVENT DETAILS

Thursday, October 29, 2026
6:00 PM

BC Battery on Main
190 West Main Avenue
Gastonia, NC 28052

WHAT TO BRING

Bring your business cards or digital business QR code—and come prepared to tell people who you are and what you do.

ATTIRE

Business casual: professional, comfortable, and ready to connect.

Presented by The Exchange Network
In collaboration with BC Battery on Main

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