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By Sam Boykin CHARLOTTE — With resources like the N.C. Research Campus, a major university, an international airport and an active community of business leaders and entrepreneurs, Charlotte is well poised to tap into the growing biotechnology industry. But according ...

By Amy Burroughs CHARLOTTE — The attorney for a woman suing the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) filed a response Oct. 8 arguing that the “Church Autonomy Doctrine” didn’t protect the organization from a race discrimination claim. The document was ...

By Austin Light CHARLOTTE — Large-scale branding campaigns are costly, and measuring a return on investment isn’t always easy, according to Wendy Shanahan, principal partner at Asterisk Creative. For a retail item, higher sales numbers usually indicate success, but for ...

By Sam Boykin CORNELIUS — Developer Kenny Habul plans to break ground in early 2010 on a mixed-use project that’s being touted for its sustainable features and innovative design. It’s also going to stick out like a sore thumb. And ...

By Sam Boykin CHARLOTTE — William Norkunas is a man on a mission. Since contracting polio 55 years ago, he’s been an advocate for people with disabilities. In recent years, he’s taken his cause to the courts, suing shopping centers ...