About this Event
Commercial Lease Agreements: What Small Business Owners Need to Know
Leasing a commercial space is a major step for any business—but understanding the fine print is critical. Join us for this in-person workshop designed to help small business owners confidently navigate commercial lease agreements and avoid costly mistakes.
During this session, you will learn:
- Typical Commercial Lease Provisions
- Types of Leases/ Payment Structures
- Looking at Examples from Commercial leases
This interactive workshop will provide practical knowledge and real-life insights to help you make informed decisions when leasing a space for your business.
📅 Date: April 29th, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
📍 Location: 916 W 5th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
🤝 Hosted by: Women’s Business Center of Charlotte (WBCC) in partnership with CLIMB
🔹 Facilitators
Kelly Rizzo
Kelly focuses her practice on helping clients with the acquisition, sale, development, and leasing of commercial real estate. She works closely with corporate teams to support ongoing real estate acquisitions, particularly in the healthcare sector. Kelly has extensive experience representing both landlords and tenants in negotiating and drafting commercial leases, as well as advising lenders on loan documents and NDAs. She is also skilled in reviewing project due diligence and maintains an active pro bono practice.
Andrew Vining
Andrew Vining advises businesses at every stage of the corporate lifecycle, from formation to growth and expansion. He supports clients with capital raising, mergers and acquisitions, corporate structuring, and contract negotiations. Andrew also has experience in commercial leasing and real estate transactions across multiple states. Known for his practical and solutions-driven approach, he helps clients navigate legal complexities with clarity and confidence, including during disputes and litigation.
👉 Reserve your seat today. Registration is required to participate.
Parking Information: Complimentary parking is available in the rear parking lot of the National Institute of Minority Economic Development (916 W. 5th Street, Charlotte) on a first-come, first-served basis.
Street parking is also available directly in front of the building and has a 2-hour limit. These spaces are metered and payment can be made through the ParkMobile app.
An overflow parking lot is located beside the building and offers additional parking at prevailing rates.
Upon arrival, please enter the building through the rear entrance located in the back parking lot.
IMPORTANT NOTE: When registering for this event, please remember to complete the 2nd page of questions (as shown below) to fully complete the registration process.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
916 W 5th St, 916 West 5th Street, Charlotte, United States
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