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		<title>Gaston spec building idea draws criticism&#160;</title>
		<link>http://mecktimes.com/news/2011/09/17/gaston-spec-building-idea-draws-criticism/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Sep 2011 00:26:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Scott Baughman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 EDC’s plan to build a spec building in the hopes of luring companies to the county has been drawing heat from developers and contractors. For [...]]]></description>
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		<title>More projects to take off at Charlotte/Douglas&#160;</title>
		<link>http://mecktimes.com/news/2011/03/18/more-projects-to-take-off-at-charlottedouglas/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011 17:08:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sam Boykin, staff writer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 in bigger cities, such as Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas and Los Angeles, handle more flights and passengers, Charlotte/Douglas continues to expand its operations, including a runway [...]]]></description>
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		<title>City’s banking image proves hard to look past&#160;</title>
		<link>http://mecktimes.com/news/2011/02/18/city%e2%80%99s-banking-image-proves-hard-to-look-past/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:34:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Caitlin Coakley, staff writer</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Carolinas HealthCare System]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Dave Scanzoni]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Duke Energy Corp.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ernie Reigel]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ronnie Bryant]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[In many people&#8217;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 Commerce, Charlotte Center City Partners and Charlotte Regional Partnership to encourage positive press about the city. The 61 site selectors &#8212; consultants who help a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Chamber prez points to campaign’s early successes&#160;</title>
		<link>http://mecktimes.com/news/2011/02/11/chamber-prez-points-to-campaign%e2%80%99s-early-successes/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2011 15:42:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Deon Roberts, editor</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[2012 Democratic National Convention]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Capgemini]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[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. The campaign, which was announced last year and launched this year, involves the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, Charlotte Center City Partners and the Charlotte Regional [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Convention expected to be boon to tourism industry</title>
		<link>http://mecktimes.com/news/2011/02/01/convention-expected-to-be-boon-to-tourism-industry/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2011 18:48:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sam Boykin, staff writer</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Hospitality and Entertainment]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Charlotte Area Hotel Association]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Michael Smith]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mohammad Jenatian]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Charlotte&#8217;s snagging of the 2012 Democratic National Convention is expected to have an impact on many of the city&#8217;s sectors, including hospitality and tourism. The convention, expected to draw more than 35,000 attendees, will mean quite a windfall for area hotels, Sid Smith, executive director of the Charlotte Area Hotel Association, said today. The convention not [...]]]></description>
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		<title>James&#8217; divisive comments raise worries about economic impact&#160;</title>
		<link>http://mecktimes.com/news/2011/01/25/james-divisive-comments-raise-worries-about-economic-impact/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 16:02:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Caitlin Coakley, staff writer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bill James could be bad for business in Mecklenburg County. At least that&#8217;s the concern of some in Charlotte. James, a Republican representing District 6, has been one of Mecklenburg County&#8217;s most polarizing and talked-about politicians, offending blacks, gays and immigrants in a recurring cycle of remark, outcry, defense and, ultimately, re-election. A commissioner since [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Moving in&#160;</title>
		<link>http://mecktimes.com/news/2010/12/30/moving-in/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:16:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Caitlin Coakley, staff writer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In 2010, 18 companies opened new offices, headquarters or facilities in Mecklenburg County, according to the Charlotte Regional Partnership&#8217;s By the Numbers report. Here are profiles of four businesses that decided Mecklenburg is the right spot for them to put down roots. Building on a sense of community No ground has been broken yet, but [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Report: Charlotte-area unemployment could rise before year&#8217;s end</title>
		<link>http://mecktimes.com/news/2010/12/15/report-charlotte-area-unemployment-could-rise-before-years-end/</link>
		<comments>http://mecktimes.com/news/2010/12/15/report-charlotte-area-unemployment-could-rise-before-years-end/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 16:10:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mecklenburg Times staff reports</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 in October, falling to 10.6 percent from 11 percent in September, with all 16 counties posting a decline. But with the U.S. unemployment rate up [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Showtime to film pilot in Charlotte area</title>
		<link>http://mecktimes.com/news/2010/12/08/showtime-to-film-pilot-in-charlotte-area/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2010 16:30:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sam Boykin, staff writer</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Beth Petty]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 &#8220;Homeland.&#8221; Beth Petty, director of CPP&#8217;s Charlotte Regional Film Commission, said it was a combination of the region&#8217;s picturesque locations, tax incentives and crew and support services [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Business announcements don’t mean recession is over for Charlotte, experts say&#160;</title>
		<link>http://mecktimes.com/news/2010/12/05/business-announcements-don%e2%80%99t-mean-recession-is-over-for-charlotte-experts-say/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2010 02:28:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sam Boykin, staff writer</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Brad Richardson]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Shaw Power Group]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Tracy Dodson]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[From expanding facilities, mergers and acquisitions and the creation of new jobs, there&#8217;s been a spate of business announcements in Charlotte recently. Some say the announcements indicate that the region&#8217;s business climate is improving, but they are hesitant to say when Charlotte will emerge from the recession. &#8220;Charlotte is hitting the radar of a lot [...]]]></description>
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