CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Henry Rock became accustomed to hearing “yes” throughout his career in advertising sales. This trend continued as he pitched the idea of helping formerly incarcerated individuals and gang members become entrepreneurs to leaders in the New York City area.
“They loved the idea, but they had too much on their plate.,” Rock recalled with a shrug. “They said, ‘Listen, great idea, but … “
About 10 years ago, he left New York and moved to Charlotte…