Charlotte construction leaders express confidence in development of Queen City

Writer: Eleana Teran  3 min read September 2023 — In the midst of a rapidly evolving construction landscape characterized by innovation, inclusivity, sustainability and strategic expansion, key figures in Charlotte's construction and development sectors gathered at the Invest: Charlotte 2022-2023 Launch Conference to discuss the opportunities and challenges that

Exploring the changing dynamics of workforce education and development

Writer: Eleana Teran  3 min read August 2023 — In the midst of changing labor dynamics and digital transformation across the modern economy, discussions around talent acquisition, retention and education are more prevalent than ever for business leaders. Industry leaders gathered at the Invest: Charlotte 2022-2023 Launch Conference to

2023-08-23T16:51:32-04:00August 23rd, 2023|Charlotte, Economy, Education, Launch Conference|

Spotlight On: Dennis Johnson, President & CEO, Catawba Valley Health System

3 min read August 2023 — President and CEO of Catawba Valley Health System, Dennis Johnson, discussed with Invest: his organization's community-first approach to healthcare, growing with Charlotte, how the hospital is addressing workforce challenges and more. “With the growth around Charlotte and other similar cities in the post-COVID world,

2023-09-01T11:53:16-04:00August 15th, 2023|Charlotte, Economy, Spotlight On|

Invest: Charlotte 2022-2023 Leadership Summit highlights continued collaboration and growth

Writer: Joshua Andino  3 min read August 2023 — Charlotte’s increasingly diverse economy will continue to drive the region forward for the foreseeable future.  The overarching theme of Invest: Charlotte 2022-2023 leadership summit suggested that the region’s continued growth, fueled by a swelling population, investments into advanced manufacturing, healthcare

New Business Sentiment Survey shows cautious optimism

Writer: Ryan Gandolfo 3 min read July 2023 — The inaugural Capital Analytics Business Sentiment Survey (CABSS) of 200 public and private sector leaders based in Southern markets revealed a level of resilience in the second quarter and cautious optimism for the remainder of 2023. Covering major industries from professional

Invest: Charlotte Launch Conference set to highlight growing economy and forward-thinking leaders

Writer: Eleana Teran 3 min read July 2023 — The upcoming Invest: Charlotte 2022-2023 Launch Conference will aim to address workforce challenges, urban development and financial innovation. The event, which will take place on Aug. 10 from 8AM to 11:30AM at the Goodwill Opportunity Campus, marks the official release of

Spotlight On: Jeff Wise, President & CEO, Whitewater

2 min read July 2023 — Whitewater is an outdoor lifestyle brand and experience company that creates engagement through recreation, fitness, hospitality, and events. Invest: talked to President and CEO Jeff Wise about Whitewater's work to promote engagement with the active lifestyle, how Charlotte has come into its own in