Charlotte
Resource pages for "Charlotte"-related posts for economic development professionals, corporate site selectors and site consultants.
Remote Work, Climate Change Impact Real Estate Industry
Pandemic-related structural changes continue to be among the most significant factors impacting today's real estate industry.
Innovation Hubs For New Ideas
In innovation hubs, local entities work together to provide the resources growing companies need to foster discovery and advancement.
Carolina On My Mind
East coast location, world-class research and education facilities, and quality of life have long attracted business to North Carolina.
Nissan Chooses Georgia’s Port Of Brunswick
Nissan joins two dozen other major auto manufacturers at 1,700-acre Colonel’s Island Terminal at the Port of Brunswick, GA.
Forward-Looking Financial Locations
As FinTech activity continues to grow, financial services firms are finding locations with ecosystems to support their burgeoning business needs.
The Bank Of London To Create 350 Jobs In North Carolina
The Bank Of London has announced it will open its US Global Platform & Services headquarters in Charlotte, NC.
Spring 2022 LiveXchange Streamlines Site Searches
The success of the 18th annual LiveXchange event by Business Facilities paves the way for expansion of the franchise this fall.
The Circle Of Life
The life sciences field has taken on much greater significance in recent years. Economic developers are responding with more options to make their communities more appealing.
At 2022 LiveXchange, Site Selectors Get Down To Business
Early this month, site selection professionals and economic developers met at LiveXchange, participating in more than 300 one-on-one meetings.
IRCAD Plans To Establish North American HQ In North Carolina
The French surgical training institute will establish its U.S. headquarters at Charlotte’s new innovation district, dubbed “The Pearl.”
The Manufacturing Industry: Building Back Fast
Despite turbulence caused by labor and supply chain challenges, the manufacturing industry is experiencing a positive trajectory as it recovers from the pandemic.
Two New EV Battery Plants To Create 1,900 Jobs In North Carolina
In total, Toyota and Arrival will invest more than $13 billion to establish their electric vehicle battery plants in Randolph County and Charlotte.
Startup Ecosystems Are Everywhere
A tidal wave of venture capital is fueling a boom in startups around the world. Locations are racing to establish thriving startup ecosystems that make them magnets for unicorns.
Finance & Insurance: Fintech’s Future Is Now
Biometrics, artificial intelligence and blockchain are being embraced by the financial services and insurance sectors, fueling a wave of fintech startups.
Business Facilities’ 2021 Metro Rankings Report
Millennials are migrating into Connecticut from New York City and Boston in droves, making Greater Hartford, CT the top-ranked Millennial Magnet in Business Facilities' 2021 Metro Rankings Report.
Talent Attraction: Millennial Magnets
Millennials will soon make up 75 percent of the U.S. workforce—and locations that offer the right balance of living, working and playing are the frontrunners to acquire their skills.
Credit Karma Expansion Will Create 600 Jobs In North Carolina
Fintech company Credit Karma will invest $13 million to expand Charlotte tech hub and create its East Coast headquarters.
North Carolina: One-Stop Shop For Food Industry
When it comes to the entire food chain—from agriculture to agribusiness to food and beverage manufacturing—North Carolina is second to none.
Robinhood To Create Nearly 400 Jobs In North Carolina
California-based financial services firm Robinhood will invest $11.7 million in a new customer experience and account operations center in Charlotte, NC.
Arrival Building Second U.S. Microfactory In North Carolina
Electric vehicle (EV) maker Arrival will invest $41.2M in a new microfactory in Charlotte, NC, bringing more than 250 new jobs to the region.
