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How much turbulence would end of corporate jet tax break create in Charlotte’s economy? (access required)

By Scott Baughman
Published: July 19,2011

Between banks and NASCAR, corporate jets regularly cast their shadows on Charlotte’s landscape. With 237 private and company planes based at facilities in Mecklenburg County, the impact of such aircraft on the county last year was about $110 million, according to county estimates. “We have a lot of traffic in jets,” said Richard Lewis, director [...]


NASCAR still trying to recover after collision with downturn (access required)

By Tara Ramsey, staff writer
Published: May 27,2011

For those who haven’t noticed, there are a few extra NASCAR fans in town this week. With Charlotte Motor Speedway hosting the All-Star Race last weekend and the Coca-Cola 600 set for Sunday, hotels are packed, roads are jammed and checkered flags are waving throughout the region. It’s a sign that racing is still a [...]