118: Charlotte’s Apparel Brand 704 Shop with Chris Moxley

"Business… that's just a vehicle to make community impact." -Chris Moxley

Those of us lucky enough to call Charlotte, NC, home often joke about how rare it is to meet a native Charlottean (so many of us moved here for new opportunities). But Chris is one of those unicorns, born and raised in Charlotte, and his love for his city and its people has inspired one of its most unique brands.

Chris and his former UNC roommates co-founded a lifestyle brand that merges hometown pride and premium apparel. But it's what 704 Shop does outside its South End storefront that makes it so unique: radical community building that promotes upward mobility and connecting community members who love the city as much as they do.

Chris' entrepreneurial journey is rooted in a pay-it-forward philosophy, a lesson he imbibed while growing up in some of Charlotte's most challenging neighborhoods. His belief is simple yet powerful: Every hurdle can be surmounted when good-hearted individuals invest in one another.

To learn more:

Find him at 704shop.com & connect on LinkedIn.

When President John F. Kennedy said, "One person can make a difference, & everyone should try," Chris must have been listening.