Charlotte

Spotlight On: Lee Fite, President – Carolinas Region, Fifth Third Bank

2 min read June 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Lee Fite, regional president at Fifth Third Bank, discussed the key highlights the bank...
Transforming higher ed: How Charlotte leaders are tackling today’s challenges
Writer: Eleana Teran 3 min read June 2023 —  In the shifting landscape of higher education, academic institutions in North Carolina are implementing strategies to...
Spotlight On: Joseph Machicote, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Premier Inc.
2 min read June 2023 — Joseph Machicote, chief diversity and inclusion officer at Premier, talked about defining and reframing...
Spotlight On: Michael Praeger, Co-Founder & CEO, AvidXchange
2 min read May 2023 — AvidXchange is a software company that specializes in automating invoicing and payment processes for midmarket businesses. Invest: spoke...
Italian EV charger manufacturer Alpitronic boosts Charlotte’s innovation sector with new HQ
Writer: Eleana Teran 2 min read May 2023 — Italian electric vehicle manufacturer Alpitronic recently announced it will establish its...
Spotlight On: Heath Campbell, Regional President, Charlotte Metrolina Region, Truist
3 min read May 2023 — Heath Campbell, Regional President of the Charlotte Metrolina region for Truist, spoke with Invest:...
Charlotte Center City: Defying expectations, reshaping urban living
Writer: Eleana Teran 2 min read May 2023 — Charlotte’s historic heart is experiencing a remarkable transformation. Its rapid growth,...
Spotlight On: John Dudas, SVP & Division Manager, Choate Construction – Charlotte
2 min read April 2023 — In an interview with Invest: John Dudas, senior vice president and division manager of...
Venue and keynote speaker announced for upcoming Invest: Charlotte leadership conference
  Writer: Eleana Teran 2 min read April 2023 —With the latest edition of the Invest: Charlotte business publication nearing...
North Carolina’s rapidly growing aviation industry
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read April 2023 — A $12.5 million investment and 85 new jobs are coming to...
Spotlight On: David Privitera, President & CEO, Concorde Construction Company
2 min read April 2023 — David Privitera, president and CEO of Concorde Construction Company, spoke with Invest: about the...
Spotlight On: Marion Holloway, Mayor, City of Monroe
2 min read April 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Marion Holloway, mayor of the City of Monroe, discussed...
Face-off: Charlotte’s art scene thriving despite challenging times
Writer: Eleana Teran 2 min read April 2023 — To improve the local arts and cultural scene, the City of...
Spotlight On: Cristy Nine, Corporate Managing Director, Savills
2 min read April 2023 — Cristy Nine, corporate managing director of Savills, sat for an interview with Invest: and...
Face-off: Today’s challenges & tomorrow’s opportunities
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read March 2023 — Three months into 2023, and North Carolina’s local officials are hard...
Spotlight On: Irene Vogelsong, Associate Principal & Practice Leader – North Carolina, Perkins&Will
2 min read March 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Irene Vogelsong, associate principal and practice leader at architecture...
Spotlight On: Rick Ferretti, Founder & CEO, Pursuit Search Group
2 min read March 2023 — Rick Ferretti, founder and CEO of Pursuit Search Group, spoke with Invest: about the...
Spotlight On: Kendal Bowman, North Carolina President, Duke Energy
2 min read March 2023 — Invest: was joined by Kendal Bowman, North Carolina president of Duke Energy, to discuss...
North Carolina Senate passes bipartisan Medicaid expansion agreement
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read March 2023 — This week, the North Carolina Senate passed a bipartisan agreement to...
Spotlight On: Brian Natwick, Chairman & CEO, Crescent Communities
2 min read March 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Brian Natwick, chairman and CEO of real estate investment...
Spotlight On: Russell Mansfield, Senior Vice President & Branch Director, RBC Wealth Management
2 min read March 2023 — RBC Wealth Management provides wealth management solutions tailored to individuals, families and institutions. Invest:...
Healthcare industry in Charlotte sees continued growth and consolidation
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read March 2023 — Novant Health has agreed to buy Lake Norman Regional Medical Center...
Spotlight On: Jose Luis, Chief Operating Officer, Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont
2 min read February 2023 — Jose Luis, COO of Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont, sat down with Invest:...
Spotlight On: Ron Everett, Eastern United States Servicing & Global Bank Operations Leader, Synchrony
2 min read February 2023 — Consumer financial services company Synchrony sees many growth opportunities despite the economic downturn amid...
What’s next for Charlotte’s housing market?
Writer:  Steven Dominguez 2 min read February 2023 — Charlotte’s residential real estate industry has been on an upward trajectory...
Spotlight On: Tracy Dodson, Assistant City Manager & Economic Development Director, City of Charlotte
2 min read February 2023 — Charlotte is a major city and commercial hub in North Carolina and was ranked...
Spotlight On: Johno Harris, President, Lincoln Harris
2 min read February 2023 — Invest: spoke with Johno Harris, president of real estate owner and developer Lincoln Harris,...
Wells Fargo moves forward on new location and renovations for Charlotte sites
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read February 2023 — Wells Fargo is leaving Uptown for… Uptown. The national bank is...
Spotlight On: Gris Bailey, President & CEO, Latin American Chamber of Commerce of Charlotte
2 min read January 2023 — Invest: spoke with Gris Bailey, president and CEO of the Latin American Chamber of...
Spotlight On: Brannen Edge, President & Chief Executive Officer, Flagship Healthcare Properties
2 min read January 2023 — Brannen Edge, president & CEO of Flagship Healthcare Properties, spoke with Invest: about his...
Queen City’s Pearl Innovation District breaks ground
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read January  2023 — Charlotte’s first four-year medical school and innovation district broke ground yesterday....
Spotlight On: Heather Kesner, Branch and Small Business Regional Executive for the East Region, U.S. Bank – Charlotte
2 min read January 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, the East Region’s Branch and Small Business Banking Regional...
Spotlight On: Keith Poettker, Chairman & CEO, Poettker Construction
2 min read January 2023 — Invest: spoke with Keith Poettker, chairman and CEO of Poettker Construction, to discuss the...
Charlotte to double-down on arts and culture for 2023
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read January 2023 — As Charlotte enters the new year, city officials are looking to...
Spotlight On: Randy Isenhower, Chairman – Board of Commissioners, Catawba County
2 min read December 2022 — In an interview with Invest:, Randy Isenhower, chairman of Catawba County, discussed the importance...
Spotlight On: Kandi Deitemeyer, President, Central Piedmont Community College
2 min read December 2022 — President Kandi Deitemeyer of Central Piedmont Community College sat down with Invest: to discuss...
2023 Spotlight: A potentially monumental year ahead for the Charlotte region
Writer: Liz Palmer 4 min read December 2022 — Bolstered by careful planning among local public and private leadership, Charlotte...
The Charlotte International Arts Festival is a windfall for the city
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read December 2022 — Charlotte’s first ever international arts festival (CIAF) was an artistic and...
Invest: Charlotte 2022-2023 to focus on sustainable growth strategy, continued economic development
Writer: Liz Palmer 3 min read December 2022 — Research for Invest: Charlotte’s fourth edition has officially begun. As the...
Is Charlotte actually seeing a housing correction?
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read November 2022— Interest rates are rising, the market is slowing, but are housing prices...
NC legislature delays Medicaid expansion, healthcare sector weighs in
Writer: Liz Palmer 3 min read November 2022 — Many healthcare leaders believe the expansion of Medicaid remains a part...
Congress up for grabs as Republicans secure a win in North Carolina
  Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read November 2022 — As the dust begins to settle after election night, North...
Charlotte’s schools are ready for 2023
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read October 2022 — While the Queen City continues to lead in many aspects, a...
How office design is key to helping bring back employees
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read October 2022— With companies looking to bring employees back to the office, employers are...
As Charlotte grows, its schools are evolving to keep pace
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read October 2022 — With headlines quick to note the strength of the business community...
Charlotte tees up a win with the Presidents Cup
  Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read  September 2022 — With the sports economy across Charlotte well on its way...
Volatility, opportunity underpinning wealth management
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read September 2022 — From rising interest rates to big-name relocations, over the last year...
Face Off: Optimistic projections for future of North Carolina’s sports industry
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read September 2022 — Sports entertainment is a key part of most states’ economies, and...
On with the show
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read August 2022 — With the end of summer closing in and the hustle of...
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Leadership summit to provide insights on Charlotte’s future
Writer: Ryan Gandolfo 2 min read June 2022 — Charlotte continues to be an exciting market to watch, as businesses...
Charlotte live music
Charlotte’s live music industry to amplify this summer
Writer: Ryan Gandolfo 2 min read June 2022 — With a diverse group of venues that make the Queen City...
Shanté Williams
Spotlight On: Shanté Williams, President & Chair, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Black Chamber of Commerce
2 min read June 2022 — In an interview with Invest:, Shanté Williams, president and chair of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Black...
Creatively handling deals in today’s market
With increased interest and investment pouring into multistate and multitenant transactions, the need to be more creative has never been...
mental health at work
Companies battle $1 trillion in lost productivity due to mental health
Writer: Sara Suárez 2 min read May 2022 — Mental health initiatives within companies are becoming more normalized. The reason...
Jeff Mylton
Spotlight On: Jeff Mylton, Charlotte Market President, HomeTrust Bank
2 min read May 2022 — In an interview with Invest:, Jeff Mylton, market president of HomeTrust Bank, discussed the...
Designing with the community in mind
Connecting with the community and designing spaces that are aligned with the goals of clients is something that Irene Vogelsong,...
Dan Rajkowski Charlotte Knights
Spotlight On: Dan Rajkowski, Chief Operating Officer, Charlotte Knights
2 min read March 2022 —  Invest: met with Dan Rajkowski, COO of the Charlotte Knights, about how the organization...
Keeping company culture fresh and innovative
Despite an increasingly challenging labor market, last year Poettker Construction Company grew its employee base by 18% with new hires...
Brannen Edge
Meeting demand while navigating transformation
Transformation has been synonymous with the healthcare industry over the last two years, much of which has been to improve...
Andrea Howard
Spotlight On: Andrea Howard, Managing Director of Investment Sales, Northmarq
3 min read May 2022 — Andrea Howard, managing director of Northmarq in the Charlotte region, met with Invest: to...
Dee O'Dell
Meeting modern banking needs and expectations
U.S. Bank is one of the largest banking institutions in the United States. With Invest: Insights, Executive Vice President of...
interest rate
How will higher interest rates impact Charlotte’s economy?
Writer: Sara Suarez 2 min read May 2022 — An interest rate increase is expected to be announced this week...
High Point University
Spotlight On: Nido Qubein, President, High Point University
2 min read May 2022 - High Point University is a private university affiliated with the United Methodist Church. In...
Scott Bullard
Keeping education equitable and adaptable
Servant leadership has been a key component of fostering creativity and collaboration between faculty, staff and students at Pfeiffer University....
Tomorrow’s financial landscape
The financial industry is undergoing one of its greatest evolutions in history. Heath Campbell, president of the Charlotte Metrolina Region...
Janet Labar
Encouraging growth while maintaining a high quality of life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLhRyWgsqJ0   Opportunity abounds when a region experiences fast growth. Janet LaBar, president and CEO of the Charlotte Regional Business...
Face Off: Adapting to meet demands of continued growth
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read April 2022 — The number of businesses relocating to Charlotte and new businesses opening...
Scott Purviance Amwins
Spotlight On: Scott Purviance, CEO, Amwins
2 min read April 2022 —  Amwins Group is the largest independent wholesale distributor of specialty insurance products in the...
Glyn Cowlishaw
Spotlight On: Glyn Cowlishaw, Head of School, Providence Day School
2 min read April 2022 —  In an interview with Invest:, Glyn Cowlishaw, head of school at Providence Day School,...
Spotlight On: Graeme Keith III, Development Partner, The Keith Corporation
4 min read April 2022 — In a conversation with Invest: Charlotte Graeme Keith, Development Partner of full-service commercial real...
charlotte banks
Charlotte banks eye higher wages, benefits to attract talent
Writer: Keaona Gray-Outlaw 2 min read April 2022 — Given a challenging national labor shortage, Charlotte’s regional banks are among...
James Meena Opera Carolina
Spotlight On: James Meena, Artistic Director, Opera Carolina
2 min read March 2022 — Opera Carolina is managed like a business and that is why James Meena, artistic...
What’s next for Charlotte?
Writer: Sara Suarez 2 min read March 2022 — The growth of the Charlotte region has been fueled by innovation,...
Wake Forest University Vice provost
Spotlight On: Charles Iacovou, Vice Provost – Charlotte Programs & Dean of the School of Professional Studies, Wake Forest University
2 min read March 2022 — Institutions of higher education are facilitators in the process of developing well-rounded individuals who...
relocations and expansions
South End proving itself as a destination for relocations and expansions
Writer: Keaona Gray-Outlaw 2 min read March 2022 — Charlotte real estate overall is receiving a great deal of attraction...
Beau McIntosh Catalyst Capital Partners
Spotlight On: Beau McIntosh, Managing Partner, Catalyst Capital Partners
2 min read March 2022 — Beau McIntosh, managing partner at privately owned commercial real estate investment and development firm...
Pat Rodgers Rodgers
Spotlight On: Pat Rodgers, President & CEO, Rodgers
2 min read February 2022 — In an interview with Invest:, Pat Rodgers, president and CEO of Rodgers, talked about...
Charlotte
Mayor’s racial equity initiative suffers sudden setback
Writer: Sara Suarez 2 min read February 2022 — On Tuesday, the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance announced the resignation of ...
Sasha Weintraub Duke Energy
Spotlight On: Sasha Weintraub, Senior VP Natural Gas Business Unit, Duke Energy
2 min read February 2022 — In an interview with Invest:, Sasha Weintraub, senior VP of Duke Energy’s Natural Gas...
Signature Consultants
Spotlight On: Geoff Gray, Executive Vice President – Enterprise Sales, Signature Consultants (A DISYS Company)
 2 min read February 2022 — Signature Consultants had immense success in 2021, finalizing a merger while earning record profits....
Trending in the right direction
Writer: Alejandro Sanchez  2 min read February 2022— As the demand for their services continues to grow, architecture and construction...
OrthoCarolina
Spotlight On: Bruce Cohen, M.D., CEO, OrthoCarolina
2 min read February 2022 — In an interview with Invest:, Bruce Cohen, CEO of OrthoCarolina, talked about how healthcare...
U.S. Bank Dee O'Dell
Spotlight On: Dee O’Dell, Executive Vice President Consumer & Business Banking, U.S. Bank
2 min read January 2022 — In a conversation with Invest:, Dee O’Dell, executive vice president for consumer and business...
education charlotte
Back to school and to (some) normalcy
Writer: Alejandro Sanchez  2 min read January 2022— Last year wasn’t a normal year for educators but universities in Charlotte...
Womble Bond Dickinson
Spotlight On: Clark Goodman, Charlotte Office Managing Partner, Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
2 min read January 2022 — Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP is a transatlantic law firm serving corporate, individual, and...
Charlotte Regional Business Alliance president
Spotlight On: Janet LaBar, President & CEO, Charlotte Regional Business Alliance
2 min read January 2022 —  Charlotte has seen incredible growth during the last year of the pandemic. According to Janet...
Pfeiffer University Scott Bullard
Spotlight On: Scott Bullard, President, Pfeiffer University
2 min read January 2022 — In an interview with Invest:, Scott Bullard, president of Pfeiffer University, discussed how the...
technology
Logging off: Tech employee exodus adds to shortage woes
Writer: Caty Hirst December 2021 — The economic impact from COVID-19 has slammed industries from construction to healthcare to retail...
SunCap Property Group
Spotlight On: Flint McNaughton, CEO & Founding Partner, SunCap Property Group
2 min read December 2021 — In an interview with Invest:, CEO and Founding Partner of SunCap Property Group Flint...
Mecklenburg County
From Huntersville to Pineville, Mecklenburg County is ready for greater growth
By: Capital Analytics December 2021 — While the city of Charlotte has emerged as one of the strongest players in...
Aprio LLP
Spotlight On: John Bly, Regional Managing Partner – South Atlantic, Aprio LLP
2 min read December 2021 — Aprio offers innovative business advisory with new technology and a proactive approach to the...
Troutman Pepper Hamilton Walter Fisher
Spotlight On: Walter Fisher, Charlotte Office Managing Partner, Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders, LLP
2 min read December 2021 — Troutman Pepper is a national law firm with more than 1,200 attorneys in 23...
LaBella Associates
Spotlight On: Timothy O’Brien, Studio Manager, LaBella Associates
2 min read November 2021 — Timothy O’Brien sees the influx of new residents and businesses into Charlotte as an...
Federal grant will go toward redeveloping Charlotte’s transportation center
Writer: Alejandro Sanchez  2 min read November 2021— Now that Charlotte has the money to rebuild its transportation center, just...
Brick and mortar banking
Brick and mortar banking is still part of the plan
Writer: Alejandro Sanchez  2 min read November 2021 — While technology and digitized banking have taken center stage for the...
Invest: Charlotte 2022 to showcase transformation to a post-pandemic era
Writer: Capital Analytics 2 min read October 2021 — After successfully releasing a comprehensive business intelligence report for the region...
Charlotte real estate
Reimagining real estate: Charlotte is re-imagining space and how it’s used
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read October 2021— The pandemic placed every industry in a once-in-a-lifetime position and, as a...
Diversity is a necessity for business growth
In order to grow a business, diversity is a necessity. Stuart Goldstein, managing partner of the Charlotte office for Cadwalader,...
The Triangle market continues to draw significant investment interest
The Triangle market continues to be a powerhouse destination for business and population growth along the Southeast. Investment appetite remains...
America needs housing. Lots of it.
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read September 2021 — There is a housing crisis in the United States. Unlike the...
Guiding the future of the Queen City
A keen focus on equitable growth, ensuring upward mobility, and implementing the 2040 plan is baked into Charlotte’s economic development...
Rodgers Builders
Rodgers Builders and its biggest build: community
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read September 2021 — As construction firms across the United States break ground on both...
Johnson & Wales healthcare
Johnson & Wales expanding presence in Charlotte with new college
Writer: Felipe Rivas 2 min read July 2021 — Known as a world-leader in culinary, food science and hospitality management...
Nil policies
Name, image and likeness rule changes mean entrepreneurial opportunities for student-athletes
Writer: Felipe Rivas  2 min read July 2021 —  While college sports have historically been a lucrative business for educational...
charlotte
Some banks go big on branches while others reconsider
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read July 2021 — With the United States slowly beginning to close the door on...
concert
The Queen City gears up for a strong event season
Writer: Felipe Rivas 2 min read June 2021 — From hosting a music legend on his farewell tour to rock,...
Fidelity Investments and Credit Karma plant flags North Carolina
Writer: Felipe Rivas 2 min read May 2021 — Though lampooned by Saturday Night Live as the “the regional banking...
Industry leaders consider the future of work
Writer: Felipe Rivas 2 min read May 2021 — The COVID-19 pandemic simultaneously created disruption in the workplace in terms...
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Regional leaders bullish on future of Queen City
Writer: Felipe Rivas 2 min read May 2021 — Optimism, innovation and a vision of long-term success for the Queen...
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How pandemic-born innovation is reshaping and influencing real estate development
Writer: Felipe Rivas 2 min read May 2021 — The decade leading up to 2020’s COVID-19 pandemic was a booming...
What’s next for one of the nation’s preeminent banking hubs?
Writer: Felipe Rivas 2 min read April 2021 — Though induced by the ongoing health crisis, the pandemic-led economic recession...
Kendall Alley
Spotlight On: Kendall Alley, Regional Bank President, Wells Fargo
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas  2 min read April 2021 — Charlotte’s reputation for growth takes effort from the whole community. Wells...
Charlotte skyline
Regional leaders to provide insights on Charlotte’s future
Writer: Felipe Rivas 2 min read April 2021 — A year into the pandemic, showcasing the strength and overall resilience...
Matching academic knowledge with real world experience
Adapting academic curriculums to the job sites of tomorrow is increasingly important in such a rapidly evolving landscape. For Johnson...
Roy Cooper
Gov. Cooper lays out vision for state’s recovery, long-term future
Writer: Felipe Rivas 2 min read March 2020 — Could a more than $55 billion budget over the next two...
Charlotte skyline
AvidXchange considers IPO as Charlotte financial sector grows
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 minute read March 25 - Charlotte is flexing its financial muscle as locally-based business-to-business (B2B) payments...
Martin White
Spotlight On: Marty White, Managing Partner, Johnston Allison & Hord
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read March 2021 — The Queen City’s legal sector anticipates an uptick in litigation as...
Spotlight On: Rick Manley, NC/VA Regional President, First Horizon Bank
Writer: Felipe Rivas 2 min read March 2020 — For First Horizon, 2020 was a year of growth and deepening...
Home prices on the upswing in North Carolina
Writer: Felipe Rivas 2 min read March 2021— The housing boom happening in Sun Belt cities is a bright spot...
Spotlight On: Brannen Edge, Managing Partner, President & Chief Executive Officer, Flagship
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas  2 min read March 2021 — Flagship Healthcare Properties is a fully integrated commercial real estate firm...
biden
What does a Biden administration mean for Charlotte’s industries?
Writer: Felipe Rivas 3 min read March 2021 — The presidential election season throughout 2020 added yet another layer of...
Remaining committed to helping Charlotte’s residents and arts scene
Disinformation was a major problem in the COVID reality. During this time the Knight Foundation worked with journalism partners and...
Brent Gore
Spotlight On: Brent Gore, Head of Commercial Banking – Carolinas, JPMorgan Chase
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas  2 min read February 2021 — Solving the issue of “banking deserts” requires banks to make a...
North Carolina Gov Roy Cooper
Easing of restrictions is a step forward for hospitality recovery
Writer: Joey Garrand  2 min read February 2021 — The pandemic has wreaked havoc on Charlotte’s hospitality industry. However, industry...
Supporting businesses in a rapidly changing digital environment
The transition to a remote work setting was greatly accelerated by the pandemic, and businesses have quickly realized the need...
The duality of the pandemic influence to Charlotte’s commercial real estate sector
The commercial real estate sector reflects the duality of the pandemic and its challenges. In Charlotte, the office market has...
Cheryl Richards
Spotlight On: Cheryl Richards, President – Charlotte Campus, Johnson & Wales University
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas  2 min read February 2021 — Johnson & Wales University Charlotte President Dr. Cheryl Richards discussed with...
Clark Goodman
Spotlight On: Clark Goodman, Charlotte Office Managing Partner, Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas   2 min read February 2020 — Womble Bond Dickinson is now enjoying the benefits of its...
Gardner Webb
Incentives propel student enrollment at Gardner-Webb
Writer: Felipe Rivas 2 min read February 2020 — Last March, the onset of the pandemic catalyzed changes in the...
Safety and the various aspects of educational equity remain top of mind for Wingate University
Safety remains top of mind for Wingate University as the institution balances in person and remote instruction. College students are social...
Fred Whitt
Spotlight On: Fred Whitt, President, Lenoir-Rhyne University
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas  2 min read February 2021 —As a smaller, private school, Lenoir-Rhyne University has been able to respond...
300 South Tyron
2021 outlook for the Charlotte region
3 min read January 2021 — The vaccine roll will be a major component in stopping the spread of COVID-19...
Andy Brincefield
Spotlight On:
Andy Brincefield, President & CEO, Consolidated Planning
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas  2 min read January 2021 — One outcome of the 2020 pandemic is that it pushed people...
Charlotte Homes
North Carolina extends modified stay at home order through end of February
Writer: Felipe Rivas 2 min read January 2021— Gov. Roy Cooper announced Wednesday the extension of the current modified stay-at-home...
Matt Snow
Spotlight On:
Matt Snow, CEO, Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP (DHG)
By: Max Crampton-Thomas  2 min read January 2021 — Dixon Hughes Goodman is a leading professional services firm offering assurance,...
Catawba County
Making decisions with sustainability in mind
Writer: Felipe Rivas 2 min read January 2021  ⁠— The COVID-19 health crisis stressed the importance of outdoor space, health,...
Rhett Brown
Spotlight On:

Rhett Brown, President, Wingate University
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read January 2021  ⁠— Wingate University is a comprehensive, independent and growing university. Founded in 1896,...
Rhett Brown
Spotlight On:
Beth Jones, County Manager, Iredell County
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read November 2020 — Businesses, industry, education and well-being are the four pillars that Beth Jones,...
Ed Cropped
Spotlight On:
Edward Doughty, Managing Partner, Epic Capital Wealth Management
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read December  2020⁠— COVID-19 has stressed the importance of innovation and sustainability when it comes to...
Holiday Party Remote
The holiday party goes remote for 2020
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read December 2020 ⁠— The business community knows how to throw a party, especially during the...
Brain
Face off:
Maximizing the value of a liberal arts foundation
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read December 2020 — Charlotte’s popularity as a destination city for people and businesses alike is...
Cares Act
Experts applaud stimulus packages but eye long-term impact
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read November 2020–2020s ever changing landscape has been a roller-coaster ride for companies, small businesses, families and...
Roy Cooper
Cooper wins reelection, voters approve Charlotte city bonds
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read November 2020 — While the nation awaits the outcome of the presidential vote, North Carolinians...
Charlotte Skyline
North Carolina remains paused in Phase 3
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read October 2020 — North Carolina will remain paused in Phase 3 coronavirus reopening restrictions for...
South Florida Development
Claro Development has a clear picture of the Charlotte market
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read October 2020 — While the national real estate and development sector continues to adjust to the ever-changing...
Capital Analytics Shines a Spotlight on Charlotte
Invest: Charlotte to highlight key investment opportunities in the city September 2019 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Seasoned media firm Capital Analytics...
His Airness bullish on NASCAR
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read September 2020 — After conquering every imaginable feat on the basketball court, His Airness is ready to...
Queens University’s commitment to health & safety reflected by decision to go fully online Fall 2020
Daniel Lugo, President of Queens University of Charlotte, knew choosing to go online was an important decision to make early...
Invest: Charlotte 2020 Post Event Press Release
By: Felipe Rivas FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  September 11, 2020 Charlotte’s economic resilience in the face of unprecedented challenges, recovery efforts...
Invest: Charlotte 2020 Press Release
By: Felipe Rivas Charlotte’s economic resilience in the face of unprecedented challenges to highlight the launch of the inaugural edition...
Charlotte provides relief now while thinking about the future
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read August  2020 — From a census count, to civil unrest, to the health and...
Financial recovery for businesses and individuals in Charlotte
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read August 2020 — As the summer wanes, Queen City businesses and residents face major...
Invest: Charlotte 2020 Press Release
By: Felipe Rivas Charlotte’s economic resilience in the face of unprecedented challenges to highlight the launch of the inaugural edition...
Capital Analytics Highlights Charlotte’s Business Growth
By: Felipe Rivas Capital Analytics Highlights Charlotte’s Business Growth Invest: Charlotte offers economic insight in a time of uncertainty July...
Fourth of July weekend in the Queen City
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read July 2020—Independence Day traditionally marks the peak of summer travel, events and large gatherings....
The Post-Pandemic City
By: Abby Melone, President & CEO, Capital Analytics It’s a truism in today’s hyper-connected world that people go where the...
Charlotte: Toe to Toe with Coronavirus
By: Felipe Rivas 4 min read June 2020—The tenacity of the coronavirus has challenged, and at times highlighted, the economic...
Spotlight On:
Tom Finke, Chairman and CEO, Barings
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read May 2020 — Charlotte is strongly positioned to capitalize on the investment diversification push...
2020 Hurricane season in the face of coronavirus
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read May 2020—A few days shy of the official start of the 2020 hurricane season...
Spotlight On:
John Aneralla, Mayor, Town of Huntersville
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read May 2020 — Developing a sense of community through a revamped downtown is the...
UnitedHealthcare makes telehealth more accessible while taking on community challenges
The sense of community had been strong throughout the nation since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. In North Carolina,...
Spotlight On:
Michael Praeger, CEO and co-Founder, AvidXchange
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read May 2020—Charlotte-based AvidXchange is looking to reduce paper for middle-market companies by providing a...
Charlotte begins reopening process, Altanta ramps up COVID-19 testing
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read May 2020—Southeast metro areas like Charlotte and Atlanta have been a popular destination for...
Gaston County’s foresight critical in combating the coronavirus
Swift action and working ahead of state shelter-in-place measures allowed Gaston County to combat the coronavirus pandemic efficiently. The county...
Spotlight On:
Saad Ehtisham, President, Novant Health Greater Charlotte Market & Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
By: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read April 2020 —Novant Health is an integrated nonprofit organization with 15 medical centers and...
Taking the lead: Atrium Health mobilizes to combat COVID-19
By: Felipe Rivas Executive Vice President and Chief Physician Executive Scott Rissmiller details Atrium Health’s handling of the COVID-19 outbreak...
Let’s get virtual: Six must-read tips for engaging online
By: Abby Melone It’s a brave new world for everyone. Quarantine, lockdown, self-isolation and sheltering in place characterize the new normal...
Staying connected: Hosting digital events during the coronavirus
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read April 2020 — The novel coronavirus forced a global halt to major international, regional and...
Spotlight On:
Kevin Poet, Charlotte Vice President of Operations, Siemens
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read April — Companies across sectors are fervently working to reduce emissions, switch to renewable energies...
Face off:
How Concord is planning for sustained growth
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read March 2020 — The city of Concord is setting its sights on securing high-quality...
Spotlight On:
Bill Simerville, Managing Director, Foundry Commercial
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read March 2020 — Charlotte’s construction industry has boomed in the last few years as evidenced...
Spotlight On:
Richard Battle, Shareholder, Elliott Davis
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read March 2020—Technology and the changing economic landscape is forcing accounting firms to look beyond traditional...
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Darryl Dewberry, CEO, The Spectrum Companies
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read March 2020 — Charlotte has recently become the new headquarters for several national corporations, with...
Coronavirus: Gov. Roy Cooper declares state of emergency
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read March 2020 — There are now seven confirmed coronavirus cases in North Carolina, prompting Gov....
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Bruce Cohen, CEO, OrthoCarolina
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read March 2020 — Shifting from the traditional fee-for-service environment prevalent in the U.S. healthcare...
A look at American Airlines’ Charlotte operations: 700 daily departures and counting
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read Feb 2020 — From its strong headquarter relocation culture to its growing population and...
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Tom Mitchell, Managing Partner, Moore & Van Allen
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read February 2020 — Diversity encapsulates the evolution of Charlotte’s legal sector. Diversity in legal...
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Danny Jackson, City Manager, City of Mount Holly
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read February 2020 — Situated west of the Catawba River, the city of Mount Holly in...
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Dan Rajkowski, Chief Operating Officer, Charlotte Knights
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read February 2020 — The Queen City is teeming with sports activity. It is host...
Rock Hill crystallizes its future with new development and capital projects
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read February 2020 — About an hour south of Charlotte, in South Carolina, a city...
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Christopher Lam, Partner, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read February 2020 — Charlotte’s growth continues to attract a gamut of industries and talent...
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Gray Shell, Division President, TRI Pointe Homes
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read January 2020 — Creative product design and an increase in density are part of...
Face Off:
The growth of Gaston County
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read January 2020 — In the last few years, Gaston County, located an hour away...
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Heath Campbell, Metrolina Regional President Charlotte, Truist
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read January 2020 — In December, the banking industry welcomed the nation’s sixth-largest commercial bank as...
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Douglas Smith, Charlotte Market Executive, First Bank
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read January 2020  — After its recent acquisition of Carolina Bank, regional North Carolina financial...
Local leaders optimistic amid Charlotte’s latest jobs ranking
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read January 2020   — The Queen City closed out the decade as one of the hottest...
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Judy Wishnek, Commercial Market Executive, Truliant Federal Credit Union
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read January 2020 — Credit unions are growing at a fast pace across the country...
Public-Private Partners Devise Future of Queen City
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read January 2020 — In the last decade, Charlotte rose from the devastating effects of...
Spotlight On:
John McDonald, Charlotte Office Managing Partner, McGuireWoods
By: Felipe Rivas [caption id="attachment_16019" align="alignleft" width="300"] John G. McDonald at McGuireWoods on December 12, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina.[/caption]...
Spotlight on:
Flint McNaughton, CEO & Founding Partner, SunCap Property Group
By: Felipe Rivas The Charlotte Metro Area offers access to capital, a talented and growing workforce, and an affordable cost...
Charlotte drops out of the Top 5 in US for tech jobs
By: Felipe Rivas In 2019, the Queen City nurtured a culture of tech company headquarter relocations with giants such as...
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Philip Dubois, Chancellor, UNC Charlotte
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read December 2019 — Philip Dubois has announced he will step down as UNC Charlotte’s chancellor...
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Donna Chamberlain, Managing Principal, BDO USA
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read November 2019 — Rapid growth in Charlotte is attracting families and young professionals, as well...
Thanksgiving in the Queen City
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read November 2019— Gratitude, family, fellowship, outdoor activities, turkey, gravy, and shopping are some of the...
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Liz Babson, Director, Charlotte Department of Transportation
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read November 2019 — As Charlotte continues to grow, the Department of Transportation is looking at...
Big Reveal: A New Look for Charlotte’s Main Library
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read November 2019 — In the information age, knowledge is power. As Charlotte continues to...
Spotlight On:
Brett Gray, Managing Principal, Cushman & Wakefield
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read November 2019 - In the last few years, the Charlotte Metro Area has enjoyed consistent growth,...
5 Spooktacular Halloween Attractions You Can’t Miss in Charlotte
By Felipe Rivas 2 min read October 2019 - Charlotte is attracting companies, large businesses, and families looking to enjoy everything...
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Jeffrey Mylton, Charlotte Market President, HomeTrust Bank
By Felipe Rivas 2 min read October 2019 — The Charlotte Metro Area is home to a plethora of banks...
Charlotte Rising to Tech Challenge Related to Emerging Workforce
By Felipe Rivas 2 min read October 2019 - The business world was abuzz earlier in October when American conglomerate Honeywell broke...
Capital Analytics Shines a Spotlight on Charlotte
Invest: Charlotte to highlight key investment opportunities in the city September 2019 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Seasoned media firm Capital...
Big Banks’ Long-Term Investment Vision for Charlotte
Writer: Sara Warden 2 min read AUGUST 2019 — Charlotte has long been the eastern hub of Bank of America...
Charlotte Demographics Catalyze Office-Space Boom
Writer: Sara Warden 2 min read AUGUST 2019 - Charlotte is gaining more than 1,000 new residents a week, according...

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