By Caitlin Coakley, staff writer
Published: February 18,2011
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 Commerce, Charlotte Center City Partners and Charlotte Regional Partnership to encourage positive press about the city. The 61 site selectors — consultants who help a [...]
By Mecklenburg Times staff reports
Published: February 1,2011
Charlotte will be the host city for the 2012 Democratic National Convention, the Democratic National Committee said today, ending months of speculation in the Queen City. The city beat out St. Louis, Minneapolis and Cleveland for the 46th DMC, an event expected to bring at least a $150 million boost to Charlotte’s economy. “I think we can safely [...]
By Mecklenburg Times staff reports
Published: January 28,2011
Charlotte has been ranked as having the best business climate in a survey of U.S. site selectors, beating Atlanta, Chicago and other major cities. The results of the survey, conducted by New York-based Development Counsellors International, were released today. The survey, which polled 228 location advisers, had 61 respondents. It was conducted over two weeks in November. Location [...]
By Caitlin Coakley, staff writer
Published: January 25,2011
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 County’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 [...]
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