In its earliest days, Charlotte was a thriving mill town. In its next iteration, it became a titan of banking and finance. Today, the region is home to a wide range of industries all pushing toward growth.
Recent Wins
Recent Wins
Recent Wins
Less time to get around. More ways to move.
Our commute times are low and modes of transportation are myriad. With plenty of major roadways, a substantial investment in public transit and the Charlotte Light Rail, and an airport that connects from here to anywhere, our region makes it easier and faster to get where you need to go.
average commute time
of completed light rail that connects 30K+ daily riders to Charlotte’s business centers
additional miles of light rail planned by 2030 to connect east to west, to the airport, and to a coming soon Amtrak station
to I-85, I-77, I-485 & I-40
A community that supports the personal and professional.
From public green space to more backyard space, the Charlotte region offers working professionals the room they need to thrive outside the 9 – 5 grind. Here, you’ll find affordable housing, good schools, and close-knit neighborhoods where talent can plant roots.
Regional population of over 2.9M, with median age of 38
people move to the Charlotte Region daily
the beauty of Charlotte’s neighborhoods
A pipeline for skilled workers.
Our programs connect local talent to the training and development programs they need to successfully fill production and service positions. By working with local community colleges and technical institutions, we can enhance productivity, innovative capacity and technological performance to create business momentum.
are the top 2 states for manufacturing competitiveness (Site Selection Group)
regional manufacturing programs
is the largest community college in North Carolina
is solving the growing gap between regional job seekers & available positions
A hotbed for talent.
The Charlotte Region combines superior quality of life with attractive opportunities for growth. Talent comes for the vast university network, superior climate and low cost of living – they stay for the right mix of culture and corporate opportunity.
of Charlotteans have a Bachelor’s degree or higher (US Census, 2020), 17% have Master’s degree
Regional Labor Force (Lightcast, 2022)
people move to the Charlotte Region every day
of Charlotte’s total population growth from 2015–2020 was young professionals
“Charlotte is really becoming an innovation incubator and fueling unprecedented growth and opportunity in the innovation space, and that includes FinTech. When you couple the availability of talent with a great quality of life, it’s easy to see why [the region] is flourishing and will continue its remarkable trajectory.”
Kimberly Moore-Wright
Chief Teammate Officer & Head of Enterprise Diversity, TruistA diverse workforce is a better workforce.
Recent projects from Germany, India, Finland and Italy have contributed to Foreign Direct Investment and growth in the region’s reputation as a global hub for business. But the Charlotte area isn’t just great for international commerce. It’s also home to a range of workers of different nationalities, race and backgrounds.
more racially diverse than the national average
Charlotte residents were born in another country
“This region offers the natural diversity businesses are looking for. We are looking for diverse talent for our new tech hub because we want our talent to represent our customers and communities, AND Charlotte as a region gives us a head start.”
Seemantini Godbole
CIO, Lowe’sTalent and training that delivers.
A skilled workforce is critical to future success. We can help you tap into the region’s rich resources to develop highly specialized training that fulfills your unique needs. Create a pipeline from local technical and community colleges straight to your hiring manager’s office.
of apprenticeship programs offered in the region
alumni from top tier universities living and working in the region
“The higher education opportunities in this region are second to none, and the community colleges are leading the charge to train the next generation of advanced manufacturing workforce.”
Erich Kaepp
Director of Eastern Operations, E. & J. Gallo Winery