# Event Details - **Event Name**: Fuse Network: Starting, Building, and Selling a Bank… in 7 Years - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 am – Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 am (-04:00) - **Event Description**: What really happens behind the scenes of building a bank… and what’s changing right now. Join us April 28 at Fuse.About this EventMost of us work with banks every day…But very few people have actually built one… grown it… and then sold it.That’s exactly what Charles DeWitt did.And the timing on this one couldn’t be better.You may have seen the news… Tandem Bank was recently acquired by Georgia Banking Company.Charles was right in the middle of it… from day one to exit. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/88a39de0-427f-11f1-a2f8-5f78c887a938-rimg-w592-h740-dcf8f0e7-gmir.jpg He’s coming to Fuse to walk us through what that journey actually looked like…The wins… the pressure… the decisions… and what it all means for us as business owners and real estate professionals.This won’t be a “textbook” talk…It’s real experience… real lessons… and a pretty honest look at what’s changing in banking right now.If you’ve ever wondered how banks really think… how deals actually get done… or where things might be headed…You’ll want to be in the room for this one.What You’ll Learn:What it actually takes to start a bank from scratchThe key decisions that shape growth early onWhat buyers look for when acquiring a bankHow the sale process really works behind the scenesWhat’s changing in banking right now… and why it mattersHow this impacts lending, real estate, and business moving forwardHosted by:Art WoodMortgage Loan OriginatorLuminate BankEvent Details:📅 Tuesday, Apr. 28, 2026⏰ 8:00–9:30 AM📍 Matthews Cafeteria, 2299 Main St, Tucker, GA💲 $20 Guests (includes breakfast) | Free for Fuse MembersGuest Speaker: Charles DeWitt - Former leader at Tandem Bank… recently acquired by Georgia Banking Company.Charles has spent the last 7 years building, scaling, and successfully exiting a bank from the ground up. He brings a rare perspective on banking, growth strategy, and the realities behind acquisitions… especially in today’s market.About Fuse Networking: Fuse Networking is a professional community designed to help Metro Atlanta entrepreneurs and professionals connect, collaborate, and grow. Each month, we host subject-driven discussions focused on tackling real-world business challenges in a friendly, open environment.Membership Includes:Free admission to all monthly roundtable breakfastsEarly access to event RSVPVisibility in a strong, referral-driven networkTo learn more or join, visit https://fusenetworking.net - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tucker/fuse-network-starting-building-and-selling-a-bank…-in-7-years/100001988287076168 - **Event Categories**: business, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 21.2, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Tucker - **state**: GA - **country**: United States - **location**: Matthew's Cafeteria - **lat**: 33.8521165 - **long**: -84.2135729 - **full address**: Matthew's Cafeteria, 2299 Main Street, Tucker, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Fuse Network: Starting, Building, and Selling a Bank… in 7 Years - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/29bdc7b3c3b8d1bbd3cb3f36f97877601553abbea397a3c360190547bf10799a-rimg-w799-h399-dce9eaec-gmir.jpg?v=1777380935 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Fuse Network: Starting, Building, and Selling a Bank… in 7 Years being held? - **A:** Fuse Network: Starting, Building, and Selling a Bank… in 7 Years takes place on Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 am to Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 am at Matthew's Cafeteria, 2299 Main Street, Tucker, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Fuse Network: Starting, Building, and Selling a Bank… in 7 Years? - **A:** Fuse Network: Starting, Building, and Selling a Bank… in 7 Years is organized by Art Wood - Art Wood Mortgage Team | Goldwater Bank. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Fuse Network: Starting, Building, and Selling a Bank… in 7 Years is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Tucker, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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