# Transfer Tales: Making the Move from ALT to CLT

> Source: https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/transfer-tales-making-the-move-from-alt-to-clt/
> Updated: 2019-12-24T14:09:47+00:00
> Type: Post
> Categories: CLT Creatives

We're always curious about how creatives found their way to Charlotte and what their experience has been like when they got here. We hope you'll share

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*We’re always curious about how creatives found their way to Charlotte and what their experience has been like when they got here. We hope you’ll **[share yours with us someday](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/contact/)**. But, today, the floor belongs to****Ciara Bagwell,****who made the move from Atlanta to Charlotte and wants to weigh in on the positive impact the creative community has had on her transition to the Queen City.*

*Ciara Bagwell is a special event coordinator and consultant who moved to Charlotte in July. Upon arriving, she had the same questions that many people moving to Charlotte have — How can I get involved in the community? Where can I make new friends and professional connections? Why am I getting funny looks when I say downtown instead of uptown? Where are the best places to work, eat and events happening in the area? Here’s how she found some of her answers.*

I was ecstatic to find out how supportive the Charlotte community is after many have helped make the move to a new city a fun and exciting experience. Everyone I have met in Charlotte has been amazing. I have received an outpouring of support from the community and am grateful for all of the positivity I have received.

 From my neighbors at Inspire SouthPark to my new friends at Creative Mornings CLT, everyone has been a huge help. I also love that the city has helpful media channels and websites like the Charlotte Agenda and The Biscuit that I use on a daily basis to find out what’s trending in the community.

I began volunteering at CreativeMornings/Charlotte after the Creative Circle, a recruiting company, recommended that I attend one. I’m so happy that I found Creative Mornings and highly recommend that everyone go check out at least one of their events. This is a game-changer for anyone in Charlotte looking to network with other creatives and leaders in the community. I have always had a passion for events, music and entertainment, and I was thrilled to find out that there is a large community of people here that have the same common interests as me.

I recently started my own event business called Ciara & Co. I plan weddings, corporate and other special events in the area. Going to Creative Mornings has helped give me a boost of encouragement as I start a new business venture and I look forward to attending the event each month.

### **Learn More About Ciara Bagwell**

Visit her [**Web site**](https://ciaraandco.com/about) or pop into [**Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/ciaradelene/).