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Minority-, women-owned firms call for city to make contracting changes (access required)

By Greg Lacour, contributing writer
Published: May 6,2011

The April 15 groundbreaking for the new Mosaic Village complex on Charlotte’s west side was a festive affair with a marching band, marquee tent and business and political leaders galore — and an unofficial job fair for Charlotte’s minority contractors. The $16 million student housing, retail and parking project, on land owned by local automotive [...]


City of Charlotte wants streetcar construction to be smoother ride (access required)

By Greg Lacour, contributing writer
Published: September 3,2010

A year ago, when the city was tearing up a stretch of Elizabeth Avenue to install streetcar tracks, business owners were livid not only because of the construction, traffic problems and lost business but also because, in their view, the city hadn’t done a good job of keeping them informed. “Weeks would go by, and [...]