By Mecklenburg Times staff reports
Published: April 30,2011
Fitch Ratings said it has affirmed an ‘A+’ rating for Charlotte/Douglas International Airport’s $586 million in revenue bonds. Fitch also gave the bonds a “stable” outlook. Among other things, the A+ rating stems from the airport’s “outstanding financial performance” and its “affordable and prudently managed” capital program, Fitch said.
By Tara Ramsey, staff writer
Published: March 29,2011
It was a cautionary victory for Charlotte’s cabbies. On Monday, the City Council decided to defer a vote on a proposal that would reduce the number drivers and taxicab companies that service Charlotte/Douglas International Airport from 12 to three. But the council was quick to warn the drivers that while the deferment of the vote [...]
By Sam Boykin, staff writer
Published: March 18,2011
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 [...]
By Tara Ramsey, staff writer
Published: March 1,2011
A union representing Charlotte’s taxicab drivers wants the city to seek an investigation of the Greater Charlotte Hospitality and Tourism Alliance by the FBI or the State Bureau of Investigation. Randy Conrad, organizer for Teamsters Local 71, told the Charlotte Passenger Vehicles for Hire Board today that cab company owners have been “shook down for money” [...]
By Tara Ramsey, staff writer
Published: January 20,2011
In a move to reach a compromise between Charlotte taxicab drivers and cab companies, a city committee wants to ask another committee to consider eliminating a city requirement that forces drivers to contract with taxicab companies in order to work in Charlotte. The Passenger Vehicles for Hire committee’s request first has to be approved by [...]
By Sam Boykin, staff writer
Published: January 12,2011
While the winter storm that blew into Charlotte Monday morning shut down much of the city for the past few days, many local hotels saw a boost in business. As Charlotte/Douglas International Airport cancelled hundreds of flights, many travelers were stuck in Charlotte and had to get rooms or extend their stay, said Mohammad Jenatian, [...]
By Caitlin Coakley, staff writer
Published: December 30,2010
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 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 [...]
By Caitlin Coakley, staff writer
Published: December 28,2010
When Brandon Bethards was looking in July for a location for the new Babcock & Wilcox corporate headquarters, he considered Atlanta; Washington, D.C.; and Chicago, among other cities. Examining the locales, Bethards, the company’s CEO, considered where his employees would have to travel. The company has offices and facilities in Virginia, Tennessee, Ohio, Indiana and [...]
By Tara Ramsey, staff writer
Published: December 10,2010
The American dream for Charlotte’s taxicab drivers has turned into a nightmare. That’s according to St. Louis attorney Mark Goodman, who made the comment in a Nov. 17 letter to assistant city attorney Leila Lahbabi, who represents Charlotte/Douglas International Airport. It’s part of the ongoing fight by the city’s taxicab drivers over new rules that [...]
By Tara Ramsey, staff writer
Published: December 7,2010
Renee Robbins loved her home along Belmeade Green Drive in Charlotte when she moved in more than eight years ago. But now, she said it’s a constant headache. Robbins is among homeowners in the Belmeade Green, Moores Chapel, Wildwood and Wilson Glen neighborhoods who say their homes are losing value because of noise caused by [...]
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