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Blog
- Spotlight On: Daniel Russell | Coming Home: Redefining success as a leader
- Spotlight On: Clare Rizer Cook | The Whisper of the Charlotte Way
- Spotlight On: Jordan Clark | ‘Charlotte is a haven for young professionals’
- Spotlight On: Matt Shinall | Leadership is built through relationships, not titles
- Spotlight On: Khushi Kantawala | ‘This city isn’t growing by accident. It’s growing because people care’
- Spotlight On: Matt Panik, chief advocacy officer at the CLT Alliance
- Spotlight On: Rob Buddo, director of business recruitment at the CLT Alliance
- Spotlight On: Karen Brand, senior program manager for the CLT Alliance Small Business Acceleration & Support team
- Spotlight On: Nora Richmond | Looking ahead with gratitude
- Spotlight On: Maxwell Olle, economic development manager at the CLT Alliance
- Spotlight On: Ashley Hayes, director of engagement for the CLT Alliance
- Spotlight On: Kyle Brun, investor relations manager at the CLT Alliance
- Spotlight On: Laura Foor, VP of external affairs for the CLT Alliance
- Spotlight On: Ashley Hedrick, VP of marketing, communications, and engagement at the CLT Alliance
- Spotlight on: Colleen Cooke, executive administrator for the CLT Alliance
- Spotlight On: Daniel Webster, senior vice president of investor relations and business development for the CLT Alliance
- Spotlight On: Austin Lowrey | ‘The region’s next chapter is being written now’
- Spotlight On: Alex Luna | Finding our ‘why’ in the Queen City
- Spotlight On: John Kelly, economic research associate for the CLT Alliance
- Spotlight On: Alyssa Brown Moseley, director of strategy for the CLT Alliance
- Spotlight On: Megan Fischetti | ‘I truly feel the impact we’re making’
- Spotlight On: Ann Brooks, vice president of government affairs at the CLT Alliance
- Spotlight On: Angela McFadden | The power of taking a break
- Spotlight On: Kristian Hernandez | ‘Success is about people’
- Spotlight On: Haley Lundeby | From Idaho to Impact: My Charlotte story
- Spotlight On: Antonia Robinson | How Emerging Business Leaders helped me stop dreaming and start doing
- Spotlight On: Tricia Jordan | The pivot I didn’t see coming – and didn’t know I needed
- Spotlight On: Hannah Reich | ‘Show up with authenticity and purpose’
- Spotlight On: Kayleigh Pfister | ‘I believe in the power of collaboration’
- Spotlight On: Nora Richmond | From aspiring to inspiring: My journey to leading the Young Professionals Board
- Personality’s role in shaping leaders and their workplace
- Charlotte business community coordinates ‘Carolina Cares’ donation drive, volunteer day to benefit Western NC
- Spotlight on: Jessica Ruderman, content manager at the CLT Alliance
- Spotlight on: Shawn Cummins, senior economic research associate at the CLT Alliance
- Join Us in Supporting Hurricane Helene Relief
- Spotlight on: Emerging Business Leader Dalton Grigston
- CLT Alliance launching applications for signature talent program ‘Emerging Business Leaders’
- Spotlight on: Emerging Business Leader Shon Hampton
- Select CLT | Recruitment activity for the region
- Intern CLT wraps record-breaking year
- CLT Alliance signature talent development program graduates 53 emerging business leaders
- Help shape the future of the region’s business landscape
- Spotlight on Grant Lincoln, economic research associate at the CLT Alliance
- Connecting small businesses with big opportunities | CLT Alliance Foundation and Albemarle Corporation discuss growing supplier diversity
- Spotlight on: Austin Lowrey | ‘Expanding the voice of Charlotte YPs’
- Scale Up CLT participants ‘envision new possibilites’ with AT&T’s support
- The Bowl at Ballantyne, region’s newest dining, retail, entertainment district, comes to life
- Spotlight on: CLT Alliance Young Professional Genevieve Duffy | ‘Remembering to stay humble and kind’
- The African American Leadership Academy of Charlotte | Empowering the next generation of Black leaders
- Building inclusive workplaces | The power of supporting LGBT+ owned businesses
- Project activity heats up across the Charlotte Region
- Spotlight On: Greg Walter | New president of Charlotte Motor Speedway
- Spotlight On: Laura Mae Martin, author and executive productivity advisor
- INtern CLT program returns with ‘unforgettable summer experiences’
- Innovators, it’s time to pitch | 53 Ideas kickstarter competition underway
- Spotlight On: Emerging Business Leader Natalie Ridley | ‘Stepping out of the comfort zone’
- Spotlight On: CLT Alliance Young Professional Meaghann Dunlap | ‘Finding purpose at work’
- You deserve to ‘Catch Your Breath’ | CLT Alliance Foundation launches holistic health and wellness program for entrepreneurs
- CLT Alliance advocates for legislative priorities in NC short session
- Spotlight On: Naomi Oglesby | Embracing polarities and the power of ‘And’
- Innovating for a Better Future: PMI’s Journey Towards a Smoke-Free World
- Spotlight On: Grace Futterman, event coordinator at the CLT Alliance
- Lessons in executive leadership | Fostering emerging business leaders in the region
- Spotlight On: Sharon Allen, founder of H&S Therapeutic Services
- Spotlight On: CLT Alliance Young Professional Nick Randone
- CLT Alliance convenes region’s leading manufacturers
- Spotlight On: Caitlyn Jolley, a ‘unicorn’ of a YP
- ‘Empowered Voices’ | Women shaping the Queen City
- Spotlight On: Kim Rosas, entrepreneur and founder of Period.Shop
- Spotlight on: Cathy Bessant, president and CEO of Foundation For The Carolinas
- Inside the new Atrium Health Levine Cancer Proton & Advanced Radiation Center
- Spotlight On: Emerging Business Leader Shawn Coston | ‘When the right door opens at the right time’
- How to close widening racial socioeconomic disparities in the Charlotte Region
- Spotlight On: David Hunt, founder of Framewrk
- Select CLT charts targeted marketing efforts, expands international travel in 2024
- Spotlight On: Ally exec Ali Summerville offers advice to young professionals | ‘Values are non-negotiable’
- CLT Alliance supports Novant Health’s pursuit of expanding high quality care in the region
- Previewing Phoenix | Exploring Economies 2024
- Spotlight on: Nora Richmond, CLT Alliance Young Professionals vice chair
- Crafting tomorrow’s leaders today | ‘Leading with personality’
- AI in marketing | Words of wisdom and caution
- Here’s how key industries are shaping the region’s economy, demographics, and future
- Spotlight On: Chelsea Engle, young professional and emerging business leader
- Up Close with the YPs | Abbey Rampy, 2024 chair of the CLT Alliance Young Professionals
- Spotlight On: Morgan Best | A visionary entrepreneur in Uptown Charlotte
- ‘Connecting people to greater possibility’ | AT&T and CLT Alliance Foundation aim to build social capital for region’s small businesses
- Spotlight On: Alaa Bou Ghanem, founder and owner of Architect Builder Group
- Tech Hub development consortium kicks off strategy sessions
- Spotlight On: Thompson Child & Family Focus | Helping 1,000 children in need this holiday season
- CLT Alliance Young Professionals | A year of growth, connection, and leadership
- CLT Alliance Select CLT team unveils FDI strategy
- CREW Charlotte announces 2023 Impact Award winners
- Spotlight on: Emerging Business Leader Nora Richmond
- Are you ready? | American Heart Association helping businesses prepare for cardiac emergencies
- CLT Alliance leads visit with site consultants, region’s economic development partners
- Spotlight on: Lily Angel, entrepreneur and owner of K|LA | ‘Paying it forward’
- ‘It boils down to intentionality’ | Empowering women in HR
- Spotlight on: Justin Swilling, NASCAR director of marketing services
- Hispanic and Latino communities help drive economic growth, but remain underrepresented
- Spotlight on: Emerging Business Leader Nora Richmond | ‘Become the leader you desire to be’
- Driving awareness and consideration for the Charlotte Region
- A year marked by growth and innovation in York County, S.C.
- Select CLT shares insights on economic trends, AI, and government influence on economic development
- Spotlight on: Young Professional Caroline Holland, interior construction design manager, CBI
- Spotlight on: Anne Pipkin, entrepreneur and founder of Gorgeous Glo
- Advocating for business | CLT Alliance marks key legislative milestones
- What marketers can learn from investment in women’s sports
- Meet Emerging Business Leader Crystal Taylor | ‘Get in the game and change the world’
- Up Close with the YPs | Morgan Webb | ‘Mistakes, milestones, and transformation’
- CEO talks ‘strategic growth move’ as software firm Rocketseed soars into Charlotte
- Expanding minority and small business representation in the workforce
- Up Close with the YPs | Hornets sales manager Alexandria Anneheim on ‘Why Charlotte?’
- Mayor’s Racial Equity Initiative nearing $250M goal | ‘We’re making undeniable progress’
- Meet CLT Alliance Emerging Business Leader Darline Diaz | ‘It’s never too late to start something new’
- Gaston County Fueling Economic Growth in Charlotte Region
- Charlotte Region is ‘Win-Win’ for E&J Gallo Winery
- Meet Emerging Business Leader Felicia Knox | ‘Discovering my role in becoming a leader’
- The art of entrepreneurship | Khaleel Loyd’s story of creativity and success
- Meet Lauren Harley, government affairs associate at the CLT Alliance
- ‘True change requires a commitment’ | LGBT+ Chamber highlights importance of equity, inclusivity at work
- Select CLT shares key economic development insights from travels around the globe
- Scale Up in the Spotlight | Meet Yazan Alhakim, owner of FASTSIGNS® of Charlotte, NC – Independence Blvd
- Meet Emerging Business Leader Susan Harrell | ‘Always be grateful’
- Up Close with the YPs | Get to know Nick Randone
- Women Lead NC, Power of Women conference | ‘Let’s get serious about having fun’
- Small businesses in the spotlight for month of May
- Meet Avery Bonifati, engagement manager at the CLT Alliance
- Meet Emerging Business Leader Melissa Ratliff | Hidden talent in the ‘No’ pile
- Selecting CLT | Top consultants get fresh look at why companies, talent choose Charlotte Region
- Companies are investing more but hiring less. What does it mean?
- Iredell EDC joins Select CLT on site selection consultants trip
- Up Close with the YPs | Get to know Kathryn Thomason
- Growth rates rebound in Charlotte Region | Takeaways from the most recent US Census data
- UNC Charlotte, Lowe’s spotlight collaboration to strengthen tech talent pipeline
- Economic Indicators Dashboard | Inflation and its significance for the Charlotte Region
- ‘Passion aligned with impact and purpose’ | Meet Emerging Business Leader Maria Diaz
- Scale Up CLT in the spotlight | Katelyn Strumolo, founder The Molo Group
- Meet Nate Hogan, president of the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance Foundation
- Up close with the YPs | Get to know Jamar Davis
- Meet Emerging Business Leader Chemere Davis | ‘Dare to do things differently’
- Scale up in the spotlight | Kim Brattain
- Up Close with the YPs | Get to know Abbey Rampy, 2023 CLT Alliance Young Professionals vice chair
- ‘Making bold moves’ | Janet LaBar joins leaders at Queen City Women in Business Conference
- Charlotte Region’s strong employment growth outpacing the nation
- Scale Up in the Spotlight | Giovani Gonzalez
- Demographic trends point to competitive housing market in the Charlotte metro
- Up Close with the YPs | Get to know Solange Tricanowicz, 2023 Charlotte Alliance Young Professionals chair
- Leaders of NC House and Senate share outlook for 2023 legislative session
- ‘Power of partnerships’ | Economic development experts weigh in on future of economic development
- Women in real estate recognized at Impact Awards
- ‘Advocate for Business’ | A year of advocacy at the CLT Alliance
- ‘Get the data’ | Research team helps drive Charlotte Region’s economy forward into 2023
- Meet the new class of Emerging Business Leaders
- CLT Alliance Select CLT team targets global life sciences, biotechnology companies
- Mayor’s Racial Equity Initiative one year later | ‘Surpassed all of our expectations’
- ‘Supporting economic prosperity for all’ | Charlotte’s mayor pro tem outlines importance of city bonds
- Select CLT team puts Charlotte Region in global spotlight
- Early voting underway around the region
- CLT Alliance collaboration results in Foreign Direct Investment in the Charlotte Region
- Initiative working to fill entry-level roles for Charlotte employers
- Rebranded Select CLT team accelerates into Q4 with flurry of recruitment activity
- National Manufacturing Day | How manufacturing is foundational to the Charlotte regional economy
- Meet the 18 entrepreneurs ready to ‘Scale Up’ in the Charlotte Region
- Economic Development teams score hole-in-one with guests during 2022 Presidents Cup
- Meet Kylie Barnes, economic development associate at the CLT Alliance
- More economic incentives spread across fewer projects as ‘megaproject’ trend grows
- AT&T network passes 1 million N.C. homes, offices, state leader says
- ‘Connecting to the community’ | CLT Alliance Young Professionals on the importance of giving back
- Lowe’s on forefront of workforce development in Charlotte
- Charlotte is a pioneer city of the future of manufacturing in the U.S.
- Charlotte is a hot spot in the financial services industry
- Advanced manufacturing propels Charlotte Region forward
- Charlotte emerging as innovation incubator
- CLT Alliance Business Recruitment Team recap
- Meet CLT Alliance Emerging Business Leader Kevin Ridley
- Scale Up CLT in the spotlight: Meet Emma Allen, entrepreneur and insurance agent
- ‘Why Charlotte’ | Two perspectives on talent attraction
- Creating an inclusive workplace for the trans community
- Meet CLT Alliance Emerging Business Leader Saúl Amézquita
- Inspiring Entrepreneurs | Saichelle McNeill, Washroom Laundry Service
- ‘On the edge of uncomfortable is greatness’ | Lessons from a women’s leadership conference
- We asked EDAC members to give us a glimpse into the world of economic development. They didn’t disappoint…
- Meet Gretchen Carson, director of business recruitment at the CLT Alliance
- AT&T invests $435M in Charlotte Region, boosting connectivity, reliability
- Meet CLT Alliance Emerging Business Leader Julie Drinkhahn
- Up close with the YPs: Getting to know Abbey Rampy
- Scale Up CLT in the Spotlight: Meet Richard Cuebas, co-founder, Integra Design Group
- Business Recruitment Team brings site selectors to the Charlotte Region
- Up close with the YPs: getting to know Riley Clements
- Improving the entrepreneur ecosystem | How to build the next ‘big thing’
- Business Recruitment Team sets Charlotte Region in site selectors’ sights
- ‘Elevate and celebrate entrepreneurship’ | Small-business owners explore ways to ‘scale up’ the Charlotte Region
- ‘Building best practices for regional economic development’ | What we can all learn from Austin, Texas
- Up close with the YPs: get to know Solange Tricanwicz
- Equity and inclusion in the Charlotte Region: Economic disparities and gaps widen
- Meet Darius Corry, senior graphic designer at the CLT Alliance
- Charlotte, CLT Alliance partner to present leadership program
- Megaregions will drive economic development of the future, predicts CLT Alliance exec
- Kristerpher J. Smith named 2022 chair of the CLT Alliance Young Professionals
- Q4-2021 Growth Report shows promising signs of recovery
- Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, big changes are coming to Charlotte’s public transit systems
- South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster delivers State of the State address
- CLT Alliance Emerging Business Leaders Class 10 announced
- 2022 Young Professionals board announced
- CLT Alliance supports U.S. Supreme Court OSHA ruling
- Spotlight on: Karen Runyon, VP of accounting and personnel for the CLT Alliance
- Spotlight on: Jessica Foushee, database and website manager for the CLT Alliance
News
- Charlotte Region adds another Fortune 500 company in latest list
- 2026 Washington DC Fly-In highlights affordability, midterms, transportation
- Charlotte nears population of 1 million
- Solutions still needed after I-77 managed lanes project stalls
- Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles announces resignation
- Growth at a Glance: CLT Alliance launches project announcement dashboard
- Averitt announces new commitment to Charlotte
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport: A gateway to growth
- American Airlines marks centennial with 100th flight of the day at CLT
- CLT Alliance investors, former interim CEO honored among Most Admired CEOs
- NC House Speaker: Higher education, infrastructure critical to economic success
- Charlotte Regional Business Alliance launches Small Business team
- CLT Alliance Foundation among recipients of $6M Wells Fargo investment aimed at driving growth in west Charlotte
- Japan’s SMBC Group adds 2,000 new jobs to Charlotte with bank operations expansion
- Gov. Josh Stein talks budget, mental health, and more with business community
- CLT Alliance investor companies earn 9 spots on The Ledger’s 40 Over 40
- Building a Sports Town | The vital role community plays in Charlotte’s identity
- PSA Airlines celebrates grand opening of Charlotte headquarters
- 17 CLT Alliance investor companies highlighted in CBJ’s 40 Under 40 list
- ‘Driven to Serve’ | New CMPD chief reflects on career journey, shares leadership advice
- NC Democratic leaders preview legislative session with business community
- Advocate Health Invests $1M into A Home For All
- 2026 Women in Business Awards highlights 11 CLT Alliance investor companies
- Siemens Energy to add 500 jobs in NC, including Charlotte site
- Charlotte region shines on national stage as corporate powerhouse
- Charlotte Regional Business Alliance Unveils ‘Portrait of Progress’
- AT&T to hire 200 cybersecurity professionals for new Charlotte office at Innovation Park
- NC takes crown in Site Selection’s 2026 Workforce Development Rankings
- From the greens to the globe: How 2025 strengthened the Charlotte Region’s network
- Introducing the 2026 class of Emerging Business Leaders
- 3 of region’s top CEOs highlight economic momentum, AI innovation, and what sets the Charlotte Region apart
- Maersk chooses Charlotte for U.S. headquarters, creating 520 jobs
- Scout Motors selects Charlotte for corporate headquarters, adding 1,200+ jobs
- Mecklenburg says ‘Yes For Meck’: Voters pass 2025 transportation referendum
- Exploring Economies: Boston showcases innovation, connectivity, and collaboration
- CEO Harry Sideris: Duke Energy positioning itself to meet rising energy needs
- Congressman Tim Moore visits with business community
- 157 people move to Charlotte Region daily
- ‘Yes For Meck’ campaign launches to support transportation referendum
- ‘People want to be here’ | Top HR leaders discuss emerging talent trends in Charlotte Region
- Fed’s Tom Barkin talks economic trends, risks, and resilience
- CLT Alliance celebrates graduation of 61 Emerging Business Leaders
- Future leaders from across Charlotte Region complete 2025 Intern CLT program
- Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium to host 2026 MLS All-Star Game
- North Carolina is America’s Top State for Business in 2025, led by a strong workforce and economy
- North Carolina ranked one of the greenest states in the U.S.
- AssetMark Financial Holdings picks Charlotte for East Coast hub
- Citigroup to establish major office facility in Charlotte
- 10/10ths Thinking | How motorsports execs innovate in a rapidly changing economy
- Gov. Josh Stein signs landmark PAVE Act, potentially unlocking historic investment in Mecklenburg’s transportation future
- Jabil selects Rowan County for nearly 1,200 new jobs and $500 million multi-year investment
- 2025 Leadership Summit: Unified leadership is vital to Charlotte Region’s economy
- North Carolina wins 2025 Platinum Shovel Award for standout economic development projects
- Lynn Good Named 2025 Citizen of the Carolinas
- NC House Transportation Committee moves PAVE Act forward with key vote
- CLT Alliance hosts annual DC Fly-In, focuses on economy and trade
- 19 companies in the Charlotte Region make 2025 Fortune 1000 list
- The Pearl innovation district launches in Charlotte as a blueprint for health care transformation
- Charlotte Region adds 325 jobs with arrival of industrial manufacturer
- CLT Alliance strengthens partnerships with business, government leaders at 2025 PGA Championship
- More than 70 jobs coming to Charlotte-Mecklenburg, strengthening region’s robust foreign direct investments
- CLT Alliance receives Mac Conway Award for Excellence in Economic Development
- Charlotte business community applauds Rep. Tricia Cotham’s The PAVE Act, a bill to expand Mecklenburg County’s transportation system
- Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, business community, support continued advancement of Mecklenburg transportation referendum
- Manufacturer Komar Industries to add 160 jobs with new York County operation
- Robert McCutcheon named President & CEO of Charlotte Regional Business Alliance
- CLT Alliance COO Tracy Dodson’s vision for regional economic growth
- NC legislative leaders talk transportation legislation in conversation with Charlotte business community
- Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, business community, support advancement of the Mecklenburg transportation referendum
- DetraPel selects Charlotte for headquarters, manufacturing operations
- North Tryon Vision Plan: The joint effort to create a destination for innovation, culture
- Amazon to open same-day delivery facility in Kannapolis, creating 100 jobs
- Company to invest $93M, add quarry in Chester County
- Charlotte airport has $37B economic impact, new analysis shows
- Italian packaging innovator establishes US operations in Pineville
- Introducing the 2025 class of Emerging Business Leaders
- Tracy Dodson named COO, will lead economic development for Charlotte Regional Business Alliance
- CLT Alliance Economic Outlook: With eyes on 2025, CEOs analyze economic trends
- Global software company establishes new office in Uptown
- Pat Rodgers named 2024 Citizen of the Carolinas
- Q3 growth report highlights Charlotte Region’s expanding workforce
- Business icons Harvey Gantt and Hugh McColl reflect on Charlotte’s past, present, future
- 2024 General Election Recap
- Congressman Patrick McHenry talks past, present, and future with Charlotte business community
- Global architecture firm expands to Charlotte
- Vote Yes for City Bonds campaign launches
- Iredell Ready recognized for 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Award
- Huntington Bank announces major expansion in Carolinas
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg delegation visits Miami as region looks to build ‘world-class’ transit system
- Manufacturers across Charlotte Region compete for ‘Coolest Thing Made in NC’ title
- SC Chamber names new CEO
- Number of people moving to Charlotte area every day climbs to 117
- CLT, American Airlines prepare for busy Labor Day weekend as passenger numbers soar
- Why businesses are flocking to Ballantyne | A new hub for success
- Mecklenburg County Transportation Update
- Summerville headlines UNC Kenan-Flagler executive series
- Charlotte Region home to 61 companies on Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing businesses
- Global manufacturer Henkel ‘vital part’ of Rowan’s economy
- Truist named title sponsor of PGA TOUR’s Charlotte-based signature event
- The cities where 20-somethings are still getting hired
- Truliant, UNC Charlotte partner to help young talent navigate ‘Rainy Days’
- CLT Alliance is championing business and legislative wins across the region
- North Carolina No. 2; South Carolina Among Top States for Business
- Castrodale, Underwood honored by NC Economic Development Association
- Unleashing the power of learning to amplify employee loyalty | Retention is not enough
- Scale Up CLT entrepreneurs achieve 7-figure milestone, earn top honors
- Charlotte, Carolinas among best in country for business climate, tech talent
- Textile trailblazer opens HQ, innovation center in Conover
- Panthers stadium deal passes with strong support from business community
- Princeton NuEnergy launches flagship battery recycling operation in Chester County
- Support mounts for Bank of America stadium upgrades
- Paper supplier to add new jobs in Cleveland County expansion
- Local Leaders Share Priorities in Dialogue with Business Community
- Third round of Beyond Open to award $5 million to Charlotte small businesses
- Commercial real estate pros look to harness the potential of vintage office space
- Charlotte Region boasts 18 Fortune 1000 companies | A testament to business excellence
- Select CLT headlines the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern U.S.’s May virtual tour
- Business community supports proposed investment in Bank of America Stadium
- Charlotte Region manufacturing survey reveals insights into the labor market
- CLT Alliance’s annual DC Fly-In highlights federal legislative priorities and economic insights
- Charlotte excels in economic prosperity and growth, lags on racial inclusion: Brookings Institution study
- Truck manufacturer builds new East Coast operation in Rowan
- Atrium Health’s innovation district, medical school in Charlotte is ‘on time and on track’
- CLT: Summer travel will be busiest ever
- NC tourism economy reaches new high, state climbs to No. 5 in US for visitation
- Hendrick Automotive CEO Jeff Brown talks leadership, first 100 days in ‘dream job,’ and why he’s known as the ‘Culture King’
- Charlotte ranked No. 5 on ‘Best Places to Live’ list
- N.C. sports betting tops $1.3 billion in first two months
- Laura Yates Clark joins Foundation For The Carolinas leadership team
- Charlotte among fastest growing cities in the U.S.
- Workforce Summit | Building bridges for innovative solutions
- Hornets name new president of business operations
- Central Piedmont receives $1M from Coca-Cola Consolidated for scholarships, program support
- Public-private partners unveil historic access to capital opportunity for Charlotte’s small businesses
- CLT Alliance celebrates Economic Development Week
- $140M lithium battery project creating 545 jobs in Lincoln County
- Charlotte Regional Business Alliance names Andrea B. Smith as interim CEO and announces search partner
- Exploring Economies | Greater Phoenix brings the heat
- Playing to win | A look at Phoenix’s sports landscape and the secret to success
- Small Business Month kicks off with events around the region
- Charlotte Sports Foundation and Albemarle present Meck Mile, ‘The race designed for everyone’
- Improving interview techniques | How to identify and hire top talent
- Industry Profile | Advanced manufacturing
- Who’s moving here | A closer look at population trends in the Charlotte Region
- These are the ‘Best Places to Live’ in the Charlotte Region
- Putting research to work | Reaching prestigious R1 classification expected to boost UNC Charlotte’s economic impact
- Commercial Real Estate Women Charlotte establishes endowment for Johnson C. Smith University
- U.S. News ranks UNC Charlotte among top graduate schools in 2024 list
- Driving advocacy for the business community | CLT Alliance tours NASCAR Productions, meets with NC senate majority leader
- Charlotte Sports Foundation announces economic impact of nearly $80M for 2023 events
- Central Piedmont launches new outreach to attract and support adult learners
- CLT looks to smash passenger record with American Airlines hub driving growth
- Advanced manufacturing industry to explore new innovations at IME South
- Moore & Van Allen Member Valecia McDowell named a Forbes Top Lawyer in America
- Chester, York Counties named CiCi Award winners
- Vanguard acquires Centene campus in University City
- Truliant acquires Atlanta-based P1 Finance
- Ally Financial names Michael Rhodes as CEO
- FFTC president & CEO Bessant headlines Power of Women | ‘I am not fearless; I am brave’
- Charlotte Sports Foundation, Ally extend partnership, announce 2024 Ally Tipoff lineup
- AI to accelerate local labor market shifts | Women more likely to be impacted
- North Carolina set to realize significant economic impact after start of sports wagering
- NC Democratic leaders highlight key legislative priorities
- CLT Alliance gets exclusive behind-the-scenes look at The Pearl innovation district
- NCAA Tournament could bring millions to Charlotte’s economy
- ‘Nothing short of amazing’ | CLT Alliance YPs look to attract young talent to the region
- Charlotte selected as Bloomberg American Sustainable City
- Population boom | Census data show Charlotte Region among fastest growing metros in US
- Duke Energy applies to build new natural gas plant at Marshall Steam Station site in Catawba County
- UNC Charlotte’s Belk College of Business receives national recognition
- North Carolina launches statewide sports wagering
- International steel processor expands to Catawba County
- Kandi Deitemeyer named 2023 Charlotte BusinessWoman of the Year
- What’s new at Wells Fargo Championship
- NC lawmakers Tim Moore, Phil Berger see roads as top priority for Charlotte transportation plan
- Business community comes together to set $3M record for the 66th annual Heart of Charlotte Heart Ball campaign
- Shelby-Cleveland County named No. 1 Top Micro in NC, No. 7 in US
- Looking to grow your minority-owned small business? Apply now to ‘Scale Up’
- Social Districts Set to Begin in Charlotte
- Charlotte and the Triangle rank as some of the hottest markets for commercial investment
- Members of the North Carolina General Assembly discuss statewide public safety efforts
- North Carolina leaders Berger and Moore talk growth in the Charlotte Region
- Charlotte SHOUT! returns
- Launching now | Regional manufacturing labor survey
- Charlotte No. 1 metro for movers seeking affordable housing, good jobs
- ‘A new way to open up the pipeline’ | Local schools address nursing shortage
- German manufacturer opens US headquarters in Charlotte
- Calling all interns! IN CLT returns this summer
- US Transportation Secretary Buttigieg announces $27M for CLT airport improvements
- Krispy Kreme to launch in Brazil
- Albemarle Business Center nears completion of first site
- UNC Charlotte ranks No. 7 for online bachelor’s degrees
- Charlotte to enforce criminal ordinances, address Uptown safety concerns
- Siemens Energy to expand in Charlotte, announces 475 new jobs
- ACC announces championship sites across North Carolina
- Harvard Business School Club of Charlotte donations to nonprofits tops $1.1M
- Charlotte leaps into top 10 on Milken Institute ranking of best-performing cities
- NASCAR races to top of Netflix
- Moore & Van Allen executive leadership expands with inaugural COO
- ‘Launch to Legacy’ | SC Department of Commerce rebrands to attract new business
- Allegacy Federal Credit Union continues to grow presence in Charlotte Region with fourth financial center opening
- Sen. Ted Budd headlines CLT Alliance event | Workforce, education, R&D key priorities
- Hornets name CLT Alliance CEO Janet LaBar a ‘Social Justice Power Forward’
- UNC Charlotte joins regional research innovation network
- BMW, Volkswagen supplier to build new manufacturing facility in Gaston County
- New CEO of CRVA on facilities, safety, and building bigger event business
- CLT breaks passenger records in 2023
- German engineering company selects Iredell for US headquarters, adding 200 jobs to the region
- High-tech engineering firm plans expansion at Iredell HQ campus
- Coalition of business organizations calls for change to ‘Innovation Tax’
- What’s the pulse of business? York County looks for answers
- Chester County landed ‘Deal of the Year’
- UNC Charlotte, Charlotte Douglas International Airport create aviation research institute
- Charlotte ranks in top 10 hottest housing markets for 2024
- Reimagining vintage office space in Uptown
- Central Piedmont launches application cycle for Coca-Cola Consolidated apprenticeship
- Chester County looks to build on record-breaking year
- Danish telecommunications company selects Gaston County for North American hub
- Longtime First Union bank CEO Ed Crutchfield, an influential force in Charlotte, dies
- Build Better Careers | Connecting 6,000 adult leaders to career pathways
- DHL Supply Chain expanding to Rowan, adding 80 jobs, investing $40M
- Charlotte Regional Business Alliance announces 2024 Executive Committee, Board of Trustees
- Success for the region | CLT Alliance Advocacy team celebrates landmark wins
- Moynihan, Ellison, Elias headline Annual Outlook | Inaugural Tate Awards celebrate excellence in business
- Lincoln County’s 2023 economic successes: $231M surge in investments, 604 new jobs
- Hydrogen company expands US footprint with first South Carolina operation in York County
- Renewable energy company to invest $19 million, create new jobs in Cleveland County
- Spotlight On: Ali Summerville | Ready to take reins as chair of the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance
- Hickory named ‘World’s Greatest City’
- AI and human capital | Friends or foes?
- Hornets president and vice chair to step down
- Residential siding manufacturer to invest $27M, add 48 jobs in Claremont expansion
- Chick-fil-A Supply buys key building in Kannapolis for new distribution center
- Advocate Health appoints new CFO
- Rock Hill EDC awarded ‘Build to Scale’ grant to support tech-based economic development strategy
- CLT Alliance wins Clean Energy Champion Award
- CLT ranked No. 1 for holiday travel
- Introducing the new class of Emerging Business Leaders
- Global manufacturer to expand, add new jobs in Catawba County
- Huntington Bank hires Campbell as executive managing director for Carolinas
- New AI-powered tech helping local business owners ‘RISE’
- Alexander County expands infrastructure, technology for hundreds of homes and businesses
- Red Hill Ventures completes major overhaul of retail center
- Beyond Open distributes $4.8 million to 116 small businesses in second round of small business grant program
- Moore & Van Allen receives multiple national and metropolitan rankings in 2024 edition of Best Law Firms®
- School bonds approved by Mecklenburg County voters
- PGA of America expands vendor sourcing for 2025 PGA Championship in Charlotte
- Carowinds parent company merging with Six Flags, bringing headquarters to Charlotte
- School bond campaign momentum mounts in final push to Vote Yes
- Charlotte startup opens global HQ here as it eyes more growth
- Power of Women | Closing the power gap in higher education
- Queen Charlotte returns to CLT as airport prepares to open lobby expansion
- UNC Charlotte awarded EDA tech strategy development grant
- What’s driving the region’s growing attraction to new manufacturing projects
- Rowan looks to grow, inspire future workforce
- Chester wins Excellence in Economic Development awards
- ‘The forefront of innovation’ | An inside look at the Tesla START program at Central Piedmont
- Troutman company wins ‘Coolest Thing Made in NC’ contest
- State leaders, business community lead economic development trip to Japan
- Iredell EDC announces new director of economic development
- IPEX celebrates grand opening of US flagship manufacturing facility in Pineville
- CLT Alliance Select CLT team represents region at Women in Economic Development Forum
- Elon opens regional center, announces new law program in Charlotte
- CMS bonds secure key endorsements from Black Political Caucus, Lake Norman Chamber
- Iredell County EDC marks five-year anniversary, highlights significant investment, growth
- Gresham Smith celebrates opening of new Uptown Charlotte office at Legacy Union
- African American Leadership Academy of Charlotte welcomes inaugural cohort
- Berl’s Commercial Supply groundbreaking celebrates new HQ and warehouse in Mooresville
- CLT named 5th most connected airport in U.S.
- Both Carolinas ranked in top 5 states for doing business
- CLT Alliance Foundation small business exec Tya Bolton named to CBJ ‘Power 100’ list
- Central Piedmont marks 60th anniversary
- Krispy Kreme names new CEO
- NC budget receives final legislative approval, includes key investments for Charlotte Region
- Housing, affordability top of mind at Leadership Retreat | ‘The business community can’t seek more jobs and not have anywhere for people to live’
- UNC Charlotte now among top 100 public universities in the nation
- Chick-fil-A Supply announces plans for new Kannapolis distribution center
- Charlotte Regional Business Alliance named “Best in Class” economic development organization
- Mike Lamach named 2023 Citizen of the Carolinas
- Data center to invest $1B in new York County operations
- The CLT Alliance Leadership Retreat gets underway in Greenville
- African American Leadership Academy of Charlotte launching this fall
- Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority announces new CEO
- UNC Charlotte breaks record for first year, graduate, international student enrollment
- App State opens Hickory campus, expanding educational access in Charlotte Region
- Annual Heart Walk unites Greater Charlotte to create healthier businesses and healthier community
- Cathy Bessant tapped to lead Foundation For The Carolinas
- ‘An investment in our students and the future’ | Vote Yes for CMS bonds campaign kicks off
- Charlotte-based Discovery Education to acquire DreamBox Learning
- York County tourism, economic development, chamber to launch unified destination brand
- Goodwill partners with CareerWork$, CAEL to offer new career training program in banking
- MVA adds industry vet to help lead economic development
- Charlotte is ‘a vibe’ for young transplants. Why is it so popular among millennials?
- UNC Charlotte launches new Career & Collaboration Hub
- Join the next class of Emerging Business Leaders
- Atlantic Coast Conference raises flags in Charlotte
- ‘A winning 2023’ | How sports are helping Charlotte Region score talent, business
- State Superintendent shares vision for education in North Carolina
- Meet the next class of entrepreneurs ready to ‘Scale Up’ business to $1M
- Inside the Daimler Truck manufacturing facility
- North Carolina brought in record visitor spending in 2022
- Northwood Office completes reimagined Rushmore Five in Ballantyne
- Companies like Eli Lilly and E&J Gallo are landing in counties near Charlotte. Why there?
- JPMorgan Chase exec on why Charlotte is a key market to grow commercial banking division, branch network
- Central Piedmont trustees elect new leaders
- Women’s Impact Day | Inspire, lead, succeed
- New Hornets owners envision ‘dramatically different’ arena, building a winning team
- Nominations open for Coolest Things Made in NC contest
- Addressing child care and workforce participation challenges in the Charlotte Region
- Kannapolis greenlights incentives for ‘Project Swarm’
- Motorsports manufacturer expands in Iredell County
- Future of work and housing trends | Assessing the Charlotte Region’s economy halfway through the year
- Food manufacturer bringing innovative technology, new jobs to Iredell County
- 53 Emerging Business Leaders graduate from CLT Alliance signature program
- Nate Hogan named to NSBA Leadership Council
- Metal manufacturer to double its workforce in Cleveland County
- Grant program ‘Beyond Open’ to award $5 million to small businesses
- Hicks earns top NC Economic Development Association award
- Charlotte leaders ask businesses to help ‘Power Down the Crown’
- CommScope expanding in Catawba County, adding 250 new jobs
- Rock Hill site breaks ground to celebrate latest downtown revitalization
- North Carolina home to America’s top workforce, new study finds
- North Fork Business Park breaks ground in Troutman
- Major rail industry firm moves headquarters to Charlotte
- Number of people moving to Charlotte Region climbs to highest level in more than a decade
- Ally Financial pledges $4M-plus for affordable housing efforts in Charlotte
- Business community lines up in support of CMS bonds
- North Carolina repeats as America’s Top State for Business in 2023
- Coca-Cola Consolidated expands equipment repair business
- The rise of AI | Labor market shifts, new skills in high demand
- Concord ranked one of the best places to live in the country
- CLT Alliance hosts U.S. energy secretary, NC governor for clean energy roundtable
- Charlotte mayor, Mecklenburg County board chair talk school bond, budget, mobility
- Economic Indicators Dashboard | Tourism industry heats up for summer
- NC among least expensive states to start a business
- Johnson C. Smith University taps new president
- Atrium Health’s Levine Children’s Hospital named a ‘Best Children’s Hospital’ for 16th consecutive year
- Charlotte Sports Foundation, Ally team up for new college basketball event
- NC wins Platinum Shovel Award for excellence in economic development
- Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority CEO Tom Murray to retire
- Program aims to find new leaders to run for public office
- Economic Indicators Dashboard | Four key takeaways on a resilient regional economy
- Legal sports wagering to benefit NC economy, competitiveness
- Duke Energy CEO talks business strategy, clean energy, EV opportunities
- Remembering pioneering Food Lion CEO Tom Smith
- Partners launch workforce development initiative ‘Iredell Ready’
- Scale Up CLT entrepreneurs surpass $1 million revenue milestone
- Politics, Policy, and Policymakers | Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy headlines CLT Alliance DC Fly-In
- CLT Alliance supports advancement of sports wagering legislation
- UNC Charlotte showcases North Carolina’s first battery research center
- Bosch adding 400 new jobs, investing $130M in Lincoln County expansion
- Two CLT Alliance YP board members spotlighted with 40 Under 40 Awards
- Beyond Open grant support now available for diverse-owned small businesses
- Latino workers vital to US and Charlotte economies, report finds
- Hickory named most affordable place to live in U.S.
- CLT Alliance Foundation’s new head of small business talks top goals
- Goodwill partners with leading organizations for the benefits cliffs project
- UNC Charlotte announces historic gift to support teacher literacy education
- Snider Fleet Solutions relocating headquarters to Lancaster County
- EV ‘cluster developing’ as Charlotte Region lands HQ, tech center
- Albemarle to supply EV lithium products for Ford Motor Co.
- Charlotte ranks among best places to live in US
- LaBar, Cockrell named to Business NC 2023 Power List
- Moore & Van Allen expands land use & rezoning team, appoints new co-leader
- Stretch film manufacturer to expand, add jobs in Alexander County
- All eyes on entrepreneurship as Charlotte Innovation Week returns
- Taiwanese delegation looks to drive EV investment in the Charlotte Region
- Gov. Cooper meets with business, community leaders at CLT Alliance
- Huntersville EV charging company to expand, add 205 high-paying jobs
- CLT Alliance celebrates Economic Development Week
- CEOs rank North and South Carolina among top 10 states to do business
- Armstrong Transport Group taps new CEO
- Charlotte-based nonprofit expands, adding offices across Southeast
- UNC Charlotte grad programs climb in U.S. News rankings
- EY announces Entrepreneur of the Year finalists
- April Economic Indicators Dashboard | Labor market resilience
- Marketing and PR industry trends in the Charlotte Region
- Tya Bolton joins CLT Alliance Foundation as director of small business and entrepreneurship
- Innovators, make your pitch | 53 Ideas kickstarter competition set to begin
- American Airlines expands service from Charlotte to Madrid
- CLT Alliance Foundation signature program Scale Up CLT accepting new applicants
- Charlotte-based manufacturer partners to build affordable container homes
- Paper products manufacturer to expand, create new jobs in Stanly County
- Chester County named Small EDO of the Year
- Remembering Charlotte business leader, philanthropist Ed Brown
- Taking workforce development to new heights | CMS growing aerospace manufacturing sector
- UNC Charlotte research expenditures among top third in nation
- Table of Experts | The future of Charlotte
- Australian environmental company selects Statesville for first North American operation
- NC House approves budget, NC Senate is up next
- Rep. Patrick McHenry talks banking, cryptocurrency, and economic growth with region’s business community
- CommScope and Corning invest, add hundreds of jobs to help close digital divide
- Family Dollar founder and Charlotte philanthropist Leon Levine dies at 85
- Charlotte ranked in top 10 strongest labor markets in the U.S.
- Sports wagering advances in NC House; CLT Alliance supports progress
- CLT Alliance Foundation board chair champions upward mobility during UNC Charlotte fundraising campaign
- CLT Alliance supports Medicaid expansion bill signed into law
- Albemarle Corporation invests $1.3B in new Chester County facility, creating 300 jobs
- Ceramics tech company announces new investment in Mooresville facility
- Charlotte named a top market for sports business
- CLT Alliance Foundation expands role, team to grow businesses and business leaders
- Manufacturing Madness | Pick the ‘Coolest Thing Made in SC’
- Greater Manchester leads UK-first visit to NC to boost trade, investment
- CLT Alliance promotes legislative priorities at NC Capitol
- Central Piedmont and Truist Bank establish honors program
- Cabinet manufacturer launching operations in Statesville, creating 200 jobs
- Honeywell company vet Vimal Kapur to succeed CEO Darius Adamczyk
- Hate crimes legislation backed by CLT Alliance advances in SC
- You gain some, you lose some | Office and industrial vacancies in the Charlotte market
- Charlotte Region’s top commercial real estate brokers celebrated
- The Lowe’s Foundation investing $50M to meet growing demand for skilled trades workers
- Plastics manufacturer breaks ground on $47M facility in Gaston County
- Medicaid expansion deal struck; CLT Alliance supports agreement
- Shelby-Cleveland County named among top micropolitans in U.S.
- Businesses boom in North Carolina
- Widening the talent pipeline for the financial services sector
- Transportation takeaways from Tampa | ‘The roadmap for success’
- Why housing is a crucial conversation in economic development
- Exploring Economies | ‘The Tampa Bay Effect’
- Global roofing manufacturer investing $363M, creating 180 jobs in Chester County
- Johnson C. Smith University receives largest government grant in school history; money to help bridge digital divide
- Scholarship-funded training for manufacturing jobs in Rowan County
- New season, new look | Charlotte FC, Ally and 704 Shop present new clothing collaboration
- Former Bank of America leader joins UNC Charlotte as executive in-residence
- New report addresses racial equity in the Charlotte Region
- $43M grant will reduce delays at CLT airport
- Presidents Cup exec hired by Quail Hollow
- German electronics manufacturer relocates US headquarters to Lancaster County
- Global pipes manufacturer expanding operations, establishing world HQ in York County
- Advocacy in Action | NC DHHS Secretary talks Medicaid expansion, workforce, telehealth
- The Great 28 | Black Charlotteans who are shaping our city
- CLT Alliance recruits 405 jobs, $443M investment to region
- 20 chambers across North Carolina now support Medicaid expansion
- Water Tech, Inc. announces $10.8M expansion in Statesville
- Novant Health increases minimum wage for team members systemwide
- Charlotte Sports Foundation names new COO
- Charlotte venture capital firm named top for fintech companies | ‘A critical positive step for the region’
- Charlotte Regional Business Alliance names new Chief Advocacy Officer
- Former Trane CEO pushing for economic mobility as chair of Charlotte Executive Leadership Council
- Latin Chamber receives $1.5M to create center for economic opportunity
- Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority honors hospitality and tourism community at annual Partners in Tourism Awards
- Truist Foundation announces $22M initiative to support small businesses, create career opportunities for communities of color
- Gov. McMaster touts strong growth, importance of remaining competitive in State of the State address
- Food Lion named one of ‘America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity’
- UNC Charlotte ranks No. 4 in nation for online bachelor’s degrees
- Hendrick Motorsports to expand manufacturing operations in Cabarrus County
- American Airlines expands international travel schedule, adds third flight from CLT to London
- Duke Energy’s Lynn Good, Honeywell’s Darius Adamczyk named to Business Roundtable’s board of directors
- CATS establishes contingency plans in event of bus operator strike
- Groundbreaking held for The Pearl innovation district and Charlotte Region’s first med school
- Eli Lilly, Atrium Health’s med schools boost efforts to find Charlotte Region’s place in life sciences
- North and South Carolina boast record-breaking years for new jobs, investment
- CLT added $32B to economy, earns spot among top economic drivers in the state
- Equity initiative beats corporate and private giving goals
- UNC Charlotte creates Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- What’s next in the Charlotte Region? | Tracking economic trends
- Johnson C. Smith University President Clay Armbrister announces retirement
- North Carolina named 2022 State of the Year
- ‘Greatness is possible’ | 2022 Annual Outlook brings economic forecast from top CEOs, CLT Alliance new chair offers bold vision
- Charlotte Region Commercial Board of REALTORS® announces Annual Awards winners, 2023 leadership team
- Albemarle Corporation selects Charlotte for advanced lithium technology park
- Food manufacturer relocates headquarters to Catawba County
- AT&T, Corning recognized by White House for strengthening infrastructure talent pipeline
- Coining the Future | Fintech in the Charlotte Region
- Ahold Delhaize USA CEO to retire, successor named
- Atrium Health completes deal with Advocate Aurora Health, doubling in size
- Duke Energy, Amazon collaborate to develop ultra-high-speed smart grid solutions
- Aberdeen Carolina and Western Railway opens logistics park in Cabarrus County
- Atrium Health EVP, 2021 CLT Alliance Chair Carol Lovin makes ‘Most Influential Women Executives’ list in corporate America
- Education, transportation top priorities for Bank of America’s Kieth Cockrell as CLT Alliance’s 2023 chair
- 2022 State of Housing in Charlotte Report | High prices still affecting the region
- Election 2022 | Who won, what changed, and what it means for the region
- UNC Charlotte signs partnership with prestigious German university
- Masonite opens doors to new facility in York County
- ‘Charlotte immediately stood out to us’ | International nonprofit chooses Charlotte for first southeast location
- Bonds approved across Charlotte Region
- CLT Alliance recruiting chief creates new approach for bolstering economic development in Charlotte region
- Microsoft to invest $1 billion in technology facilities in Catawba County
- UNC Charlotte earns high international marks for research, academic excellence
- Northeastern University in Charlotte honors community with second annual Heart of Charlotte Awards
- Coca-Cola Consolidated launching career pipeline for technical schools
- Hiring for the holidays | Economy impacting seasonal work
- South and North Carolina ranked best states for manufacturing
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers annual conference connects businesses with top talent
- Sealed Air to acquire Liquibox in $1.15B deal
- Sherwin-Williams breaks ground on manufacturing, distribution facility expansion
- Her Airness | The Queen City is sports royalty
- Attracting ‘top-tier talent’ | Armstrong Transport Group opens new headquarters in South End
- Albemarle, Piedmont Lithium land $291M in Department of Energy grants to assist in developing plants
- Scott Millar receives NCEDA Lifetime Service Award
- Bobcat $70 million expansion to bring 250 jobs to Statesville
- Lowe’s opens new $153 million Tech Hub in South End
- Jet East acquires new aviation facility in Statesville, bringing 250 new jobs to the region
- Textile equipment manufacturer to establish global headquarters in Rowan County
- Lakeshore Corporate Park breaks ground in Kannapolis
- Huber Technology breaks ground on $39.5 million Lincoln County expansion
- CLT Alliance CEO, chair, investors named to CBJ’s inaugural Power 100
- Michael Marsicano named 2022 Citizen of the Carolinas
- E. & J. Gallo Winery opens first piece of planned $1 billion Chester County complex
- JCSU climbs four spots in U.S. News best colleges list
- ‘Mental health is everyone’s business’ | A conversation hosted by Northeastern University Charlotte
- Business leaders convene in Wilmington for CLT Alliance annual Leadership Retreat
- Bosch Rexroth to invest $58M in Charlotte manufacturing expansion
- Diverse small business grant program offers up to $250,000 to help entrepreneurs build, grow, and scale
- Charlotte ranks among top 10 best fintech ecosystems in the world
- $500M investment will ‘transform’ NC Research Campus, downtown Kannapolis
- Columbus McKinnon to move HQ to Charlotte from New York as part of growth strategy
- Iredell EDC Annual Meeting highlights $1.3 billion in new investment
- EpiCentre gets new name, look, and vision
- CLT airport canopy construction to begin | Upper roadway closed for two weeks
- WFAE to create community engagement center
- Presidents Cup awards $2 million to local groups as diversity summit includes call for HBCU support
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- Bonded Logistics expands footprint in Concord
- EKI-Digital expands in Charlotte, taps local exec to lead firm
- Atlantic Coast Conference to keep operations in North Carolina and move headquarters to Charlotte
- Semifinalists revealed for ‘Coolest Things Made in NC’
- Wray Ward’s Jennifer Appleby to retire as president, new CEO named
- The Future of Fintech | LendingTree CEO, Carolina Fintech Hub execs explore ‘massive growth potential’ of the Charlotte Region
- 704 Shop announces historic partnership with PGA
- UNC Charlotte continues to rise in national rankings | U.S. News & World Report, Forbes recognize university
- Belk names Don Hendricks new CEO
- Bond campaign launches aiming to improve streets, neighborhoods, housing in Charlotte
- Training the next candidates for elective leadership
- Sustainable cities will have a competitive advantage | Charlotte mayor & Hitachi experts weigh in
- Lake Norman power plant now most powerful in the world
- Catawba County ranks among top metros in the country for manufacturing
- Leaders look to adapt $13.5B transit plan for regional buy-in
- Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles has dialogue with the business community | A place to live, a job, and transportation
- Charlotte-based Nucor Corp. plans $200 million expansion in South Carolina
- Charlotte Regional Business Alliance® execs share Presidents Cup recruiting plan
- JCSU surpasses Mayor’s Racial Equity Initiative fundraising goal
- Morcon Tissue expands again in Chester County
- Sherwin-Williams distribution center catalyst for future development
- Atrium Health, Johnson C. Smith University partner to enhance student health center
- Cushman & Wakefield prepares to market ‘extremely prime’ Centene site in University City
- Discovery Education acquires U.K.-based learning program
- Steel manufacturer expands, adding jobs in Cleveland County
- City of Charlotte adopts Unified Development Ordinance
- Small Business Showcase | ‘A legacy of impact’ | Meet the servant leaders revitalizing Charlotte one building at a time
- Power of Women returns with powerhouse program
- ‘We need more talent’ | Nearly 20,000 jobs added to Charlotte Region in Q2
- UNC Charlotte ranked among top 10 institutions for entrepreneurship research
- Inside Charlotte’s business recruiting pitch for Presidents Cup | ‘We’ve got a great story to tell’
- ‘Elevating the ground game’ | CLT Alliance Business Recruitment Team making strong push in Q3
- NASCAR building 58,000-square-foot production facility in Concord
- Leaders convene to discuss Charlotte’s future at Invest: Charlotte 2022 Launch Conference
- The Bank of London to open tech hub in Charlotte bringing 350 new jobs to region
- $30M in grants take aim at digital divide, expanding internet access in 11 NC counties
- Former SC House GOP Leader Gary Simrill joins Winthrop University in president’s office
- Eastern Fence announces $10M expansion, dozens of new jobs in Rowan County
- Charlotte gains national attention for racial equity work
- ‘Advancing careers’ | Central Piedmont Community College forms partnerships to re-skill the workforce and provide a pathway to college
- Plastics manufacturer adds new facility, jobs in Gaston County
- The Duke’s Mayo Classic is celebrating the centennial Aggie-Eagle Classic. Here’s how you can help students have a one-of-a-kind experience
- Leading homebuilder adds 260 new jobs in $34M expansion
- CLT Alliance boasts best ever economic development quarter performance
- Semiconductor chip production bill passes Senate
- Catawba EDC creates new roles, aims to ‘drive investment’ in the county
- Lobby expansion, pedestrian tunnel open in phase one of $608 million CLT update
- 35 Emerging Business Leaders graduate from CLT Alliance signature program
- Vice President in Charlotte touting program to make high-speed internet affordable and available to all
- High-end auto parts company breaks ground on new Stanly County operation
- North Carolina second in nation for small business growth
- North Carolina wins again, topping another ‘best business’ list
- North Carolina wants a new $1 billion research headquarters. The CLT Alliance is part of bipartisan coalition leading the effort
- N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper approves $27.9B proposed state budget
- North Carolina is America’s No. 1 state for business
- Supplement manufacturer plans $30M expansion, 200 new jobs in Lancaster
- Central Piedmont Community College opens new student union
- Discovery Education wins prestigious tech product award
- Atrium Health executive shares updates on new innovation district
- Truist hikes hourly pay to $22, joins other Charlotte Region banks raising wages
- Brandon Ruppe joins Cleveland County EDP as director of business services
- On-demand drone delivery launches from Kannapolis
- Lowe’s to invest $500,000 in Charlotte Region community impact projects
- Moving the needle | Life sciences industry flourishing in the Charlotte Region
- Six HBCUs to compete in Presidents Cup tie-in event at Quail Hollow
- Chambers across North Carolina support Medicaid expansion
- Truist announces $120 million commitment to strengthening small businesses
- Automation manufacturer Rankin USA to expand in Gaston County
- Bruton Smith, renowned businessman, NASCAR Hall of Famer, and philanthropist dies at 95
- Entrepreneurs’ Organization of Charlotte graduates seven new companies surpassing $1M in revenue
- White House kicks off push to train more broadband, construction, and EV workers
- ‘Improve the lives and livelihoods of rural residents’ | Grants, private investments support new jobs in Charlotte Region
- Bank of America invests $2.5 million to support student success at UNC Charlotte, upward mobility for region
- Four factors to watch as Atrium Health, Advocate Aurora move ahead with mammoth combination
- Lilly breaks ground on $1B Cabarrus County manufacturing facility
- Charlotte Region Commercial Board of REALTORS® presents Deal Makers Award
- Midwestern restaurant chain relocates headquarters in Charlotte
- Charlotte ranked fourth-fastest growing city for young professionals
- Lower unemployment rates across the Carolinas reflect tight labor market
- North Carolina earns Platinum Shovel Award for job creation, capital investment
- German-based manufacturer perma establishing US headquarters in Charlotte
- Rowan-Salisbury celebrates Career Signing Day for seniors
- Alexander EDC awarded $1.1 million to create ‘build-ready sites’
- TowneBank commits $300,000 gift to Central Piedmont’s ACT program
- Small business grant recipients recognized in Lincoln County
- Bank of America ups minimum wage to $22 per hour as next step to 2025 goal
- Fresh foods manufacturer to invest $42 million, create more than 200 jobs in Gaston County
- Small Business Showcase Part One | How Spiracle Media became one of the ‘Best Places to Work’
- Novant Health, Truist and Lowe’s Home Improvement announced as sponsors of the Jumpman Invitational
- 1.2M-square-foot business park to break ground in Chester County
- Premix Group establishes first U.S. manufacturing facility at new Gaston County corporate center
- Janet LaBar named to Business North Carolina’s Power List 2022
- Atrium Health combining with Advocate Aurora Health, becoming fifth-largest health care system in nation
- Packaging manufacturer to add 150 jobs and invest $27 million in Cabarrus County
- Utz Brands to bring 115 new jobs in Kings Mountain manufacturing plant conversion, expansion
- Chernoff Newman taps industry vet as CEO
- Small Business Showcase | Meet the mom and entrepreneur on a mission to ‘make an impact’ and ‘leave a legacy’
- Corning’s Hickory Manufacturing Technology Center conducting ‘transformative’ experiments using private 5G network
- Ally Financial commits $2 Million to help fund the Charlotte Talent Initiative at Queens University
- Charlotte Region among hottest job markets in the country
- Q1-2022 brings largest number of announced jobs in three years
- Momentum continues on developments along I-85 corridor
- Advocacy in Action: CLT Alliance leads trip to Columbia to meet with Gov. McMaster, lawmakers
- Charlotte airport remains among busiest in world as American Airlines celebrates 40 years in the Queen City
- American Cancer Society launches young professionals ambassador board
- Truist invests $5.3 million in UNC Charlotte to launch Truist Institute for Student Success
- Furniture maker adding 100 jobs in Charlotte Region expansion
- Two CLT Alliance Young Professionals awarded 40 Under 40
- ‘Strong demand’ in industrial real estate market continues as Trinity Transport leases more than 200K square feet in York County
- Northerners can’t seem to stay away from Charlotte — but they aren’t alone
- Professional mentors increase help to local entrepreneurs looking to start and scale
- Charleston, Columbia, Greenville and Charlotte | What’s ahead for S.C. Legislative Session
- Innovation meets health care: Reimagining modern health services
- Michael Neidorff, former visionary CEO of Centene, dies after lengthy illness
- Steel manufacturing giant to invest $350 million in new N.C. mill
- 1,000 units of affordable housing could soon be coming to Chester County
- Leading dairy foods manufacturer expands in Iredell County
- Iredell EDC grows with two new additions to team
- The tale of two cities, tackling the affordable housing crisis
- Pimento cheese’s spreading popularity boosts N.C. food startups
- Financial Independence Group expands with $22M Cornelius headquarters
- Why Rowan County is prime for more economic development after winning landmark Macy’s Inc. project
- Macy’s to add 2800 jobs with ‘historic’ $584M Rowan County fulfillment center
- Crow Holdings Industrial to develop nearly 2 million-square-foot industrial park in Lincoln County
- Charlotte Region population swells by more than 30K people
- Charlotte Region named among ‘opportunity magnets’
- Office development reaches record levels in Charlotte Region
- CLT Alliance welcomes American Airlines President and incoming CEO Robert Isom
- UNC Charlotte creates Office of Corporate Engagement to drive relationships, outcomes with business community
- Centene appoints venture capital veteran as new CEO
- Red Rock Developments plans 379-acre industrial park in Rowan County
- CLT Alliance delegation briefed on ‘state of play’ in Washington
- Targeting ‘strategic land acquisitions’ to revitalize underserved areas
- Groundbreaking marks expansion for WestRock Claremont facility
- General contractor EDIFICE names new CEO, expands leadership team
- ‘Investing in our students’ | Lake Norman EDC helps grow tomorrow’s talent today
- Global surgical institute establishes North American headquarters at Atrium’s innovation district
- Fans reflect on a ‘life-changing’ party at Charlotte FC’s home opener
- Wells Fargo prepares for return to office
- A look at the newest jewel in the Queen City’s crown: The Pearl
- ‘Make Charlotte Weird?’ | CLT Alliance explores Austin
- Charlotte FC kicking off inaugural home match with new partnership
- How the Charlotte Region’s big banks are luring talent
- Telecom provider Brightspeed announces corporate headquarters in Charlotte
- ‘Walking the walk’ | JCSU President celebrates inclusive leadership, points to the power of convening diverse stakeholders
- Home price gains hit new heights– again
- ‘We’re blasting off’ | Gov. Henry McMaster touts tax cuts, talent training, infrastructure investments, and importance of partnerships
- BestCo $177M expansion brings nearly 400 new jobs to Charlotte Region
- ‘Diversified’ Economy: How law firms from Atlanta and Miami are now banking on Charlotte
- College sports in Charlotte generated nearly $95M in economic impact in 2021
- ‘On the cutting edge’ | Rowan County EDC launches talent attraction task force
- Harvey Gantt receives Rotary Club of Charlotte Excellence in Leadership award
- Manufacturer expands, adding new jobs in Stanly County
- Sherwin-Williams investing $324 million, bringing nearly 200 jobs to Iredell County
- Atrium Health Named ‘Official Healthcare Provider of Charlotte FC’
- Charlotte Region companies finish well in Fortune’s ‘Most Admired Companies’
- NASCAR’s Keselowski expands Iredell Co. manufacturing operation
- Dynamic diversity: 25 minority-owned companies excelling across the state
- Pharma giant Eli Lilly to build $1B manufacturing facility, creating 600 jobs in Cabarrus County
- Food Lion named Southeast Retailer of the Year
- Packaging manufacturer announces $11.5 million expansion in York County
- CLT Alliance investors say return to office brings more flexibility than ever
- N.C. Commerce Secretary Machelle Baker Sanders shares economic development forecast and ‘First in Talent’ strategic plan
- JCSU president says makeover is underway as part of $80M racial equity initiative
- Rowan County reports historic number of economic development project leads
- Pride Awards to honor BofA’s Kieth Cockrell
- CLT Alliance supports Supreme Court OSHA ruling
- Apprenticeship partnership providing tuition-free IT training
- Segra appoints telecommunications leader Kevin T. Hart as new CEO
- ‘Stage is set’ for stronger economy in 2022, Cabarrus County EDC leaders say
- Did your business suffer significant economic loss due to COVID? A grant may help
- $22 million manufacturing operation bringing 100 new jobs to Charlotte Region
- Janet LaBar named ‘leader to watch’ in 2022
- Supply chain disruption and the role labor shortages play
- Beverage co-packing facility brings new jobs to Mooresville
- Charlotte expected to be among hottest housing markets in 2022