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North Carolina’s new economic development plan taking shape
RALEIGH – For years North Carolina has ranked as one of the top places for business. Forbes ranked the state fourth in September based on the cost of doing business […]
Gaston spec building idea draws criticism
Donny Hicks is trying to get some business going in Gaston County. As the executive director of the county’s economic development commission, that is essentially his job description. But the […]
More projects to take off at Charlotte/Douglas
When Charlotte officials are marketing the city, Charlotte/Douglas International Airport is usually one of the top features touted as helping boost economic development and tourism in the region. While airports […]
City’s banking image proves hard to look past
In many people’s minds, Charlotte is still Banktown. So says a survey conducted as a starting point for a public relations campaign launched this year by the Charlotte Chamber of […]
Chamber prez points to campaign’s early successes
As a member of the media, I’ve been extremely interested in the public relations campaign to get members of the national and international media to write positive stories about Charlotte. […]
Convention expected to be boon to tourism industry
Charlotte’s snagging of the 2012 Democratic National Convention is expected to have an impact on many of the city’s sectors, including hospitality and tourism. The convention, expected to draw more than […]
James’ divisive comments raise worries about economic impact
Bill James could be bad for business in Mecklenburg County. At least that’s the concern of some in Charlotte. James, a Republican representing District 6, has been one of Mecklenburg […]
Moving in
In 2010, 18 companies opened new offices, headquarters or facilities in Mecklenburg County, according to the Charlotte Regional Partnership‘s By the Numbers report. Here are profiles of four businesses that […]
Report: Charlotte-area unemployment could rise before year’s end
Charlotte-area unemployment could rise before the end of the year, the Charlotte Regional Partnership said Wednesday. In a report, the CRP said the unemployment rate for the Charlotte region continued its downward trend […]
Showtime to film pilot in Charlotte area
A Showtime pilot TV show will be filmed in the Charlotte region next year. The Charlotte Regional Partnership said preproduction work has begun in Charlotte for the pilot, a psychological thriller called […]
Business announcements don’t mean recession is over for Charlotte, experts say
From expanding facilities, mergers and acquisitions and the creation of new jobs, there’s been a spate of business announcements in Charlotte recently. Some say the announcements indicate that the region’s […]
Locals leery of Charlotte’s ranking on job-search list
As if finding a job wasn’t hard enough in this economy, a report released this week by New York-based online job search engine Juju.com ranks Charlotte 16th in job-search difficulty. […]
Latest News
- Construction Spending Rises 0.9 Percent Annually In April; Association Urges Officials To Renew Highway And Transit Funding By September
- Zombie foreclosures rise in most states with North Carolina up 67 percent
- US consumer inflation breaks above 4% as Iran war raises energy prices
- Rail Trail Bridge to Connect Uptown to South End over I-277 work begins
- Construction employment rises in 32 states and D.C. with North Carolina adding 13,600 jobs
- ATTOM reports home purchase loans at 12-year low amid rising mortgage rates
- NCDOT unveils six design concepts to reconnect I-77 South corridor in Charlotte
- ATTOM report finds home prices grew in nearly half of opportunity zones
- Foundry Commercial Brings Uptown Charlotte Site to Market
- Construction Employment Rises By 9,000 In April As Nonresidential Hiring Offsets Residential Declines And Average Hourly Pay Rises To $38.73
- Foreclosure activity rises 18 percent annually with Delaware and South Carolina hardest hit
- Homeowners face plumbing and radon as top repair stressors across states
Features
- Thomas & Hutton Announces Ryo Yamamoto’s Professional Engineer Licensure in North Carolina
- Thomas & Hutton Grows Charlotte Team With Two New Project Engineers
- City of Charlotte Introduces New Deputy City Manager and New Director of Housing & Neighborhood Services
- JLL strengthens Charlotte capabilities with top Agency Leasing team hire from Foundry Commercial
- Thomas & Hutton Grows Charlotte Team With Two New Team Members
- Nick Schirato Joins Thomas & Hutton As An Environmental Designer In Charlotte
- Foundry Taps Alex Olofson to Lead Capital Markets Growth in Charlotte
- Tony Lathrop Strengthens Parker Poe’s Infrastructure, Transportation & Public Policy Services
- MVA Expands Economic Development & Incentives Group, Appoints Beth Buckner as Head
- Thomas & Hutton Announces Kaylee Neal’s Professional Engineer Licensure In North Carolina
- Thomas & Hutton Announces Sixth-Generation Leadership Transition as Firm Enters 80th Year
- Movement Mortgage welcomes Justin Caplan as East Coast Growth Director
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