CME: Better Together Quarterly Networking Mixer

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CME: Better Together Quarterly Networking Mixer

July 2026

The latest Better Together quarterly mixer delivered another evening of purposeful connection, welcoming 75+ business leaders from multi-faceted industries for conversations rooted in collaboration rather than competition. Hosted by AQE Solutions and sponsored by Charles Mann Enterprises and Johnson Controls, the series continues to distinguish itself from traditional networking by making room for dialogue that is both strategic and genuinely authentic.

KJA was proud to again support CME in the promotion of this experience. The engagement's harmonious spirit was felt throughout the evening, with structured discussion giving way to organic connection and partnerships forming naturally and intentionally.

We extend our appreciation to Johnson Controls, the event's year-long presenting sponsor, and to James Conti and Keith White for their continued commitment to creating access and opportunity for small businesses. Sustained investment of this kind is what allows business ecosystems to do more than function—it allows them to thrive.

Special recognition is also due to AQE Solutions, led by Nycal Anthony-Townsend and Jamila Hashil, whose leadership brought this quarter's vision to life. Their ability to align people, purpose, and execution remains a testament to what thoughtful collaboration can achieve.

For small and mid-size firms, and especially for women-owned and minority-owned businesses, relationships are the pipeline. Certifications and capabilities open doors, but people walk through them. A single introduction at an event like Better Together can become a teaming agreement, a subcontract, or a mentorship that reshapes a company's trajectory. That is why CME continues to show up quarter after quarter, and why KJA is honored to help tell the story.

The momentum continues with the next mixer in the series, currently planned for November 2026. If you are looking to grow alongside leaders who genuinely want to see you win, this is the room to be in.

Photos from the most recent mixer are now posted in our gallery. Take a look, find a familiar face, and we hope to see you at the next one—because in this region, and in this industry, we truly are better together.