Charlotte Regional Business Alliance

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The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance? is excited to partner with NASCAR to host a reception welcoming local, state, and federal elected officials. On Dec. 3, join colleagues and friends at the NASCAR Hall of Fame for a festive reception with leaders from throughout the Charlotte Region. As 2024 comes to a close, this reception offers the perfect opportunity to reflect on the year’s successes and share goals for 2025. Register here: https://ow.ly/9H4B50UbV8n

Business is better in the Charlotte Region, and the entrepreneurs who are innovating, starting small businesses, and contributing to the growth of the region are an important reason why. This Global Entrepreneurship Week, the CLT Alliance Foundation is recognizing the entrepreneurs who are fueling the growth in the region. As home to two of the top 10 states for business, the Charlotte Region is the nation’s most promising place for business relocation and expansion. Read why: https://lnkd.in/eHbeCxYZ

It's no secret – Charlotte is growing fast and the opportunities are endless in the Queen City ????? New research shows that 117 people are moving to the Charlotte Region every single day – aligning with Atlanta and surpassing notable metros such as Austin, TX and Nashville, TN. Additionally, this number continues to grow every year as cost of living, job market, and quality of life are key drivers. We are so proud to call Charlotte our home and we can't wait to see the continued growth in the future!

The CLT Alliance Young Professionals hosted a panel discussion last week that focused on giving back to the community. Attendees got the chance to connect with local nonprofit leaders and other YPs over the impact that community engagement and service has in the Charlotte Region. The YPs also collected books to benefit children’s clinics in the Charlotte area as part of a book drive to support Promising Pages. To get involved with a CLT Alliance program like the Young Professionals, click here: https://ow.ly/M8WF50U9veX Thank you to Atrium Health for hosting at the Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute. Thanks also to our speakers: Clarissa Finley, Greater Charlotte Market, Atrium Health Jamese Ivy, United Way of Greater Charlotte Isaac Oyer, Lowe’s Foundation Moderator: Melissa Hovey, SHARE Charlotte

The Charlotte Region is still seeing positive economic growth. This quarter, the Lancaster County Department of Economic Development announced the expansion of a local heavy civil contractor, which will add jobs and capital investment to the region. It's evidence of a healthy economic environment in the area. Read about the Q3 growth report from the CLT Alliance Research Team: https://ow.ly/gjZu50U84qt

The CLT Alliance is thrilled to welcome Content Manager Jessica Ruderman to the team! Jess joins the marketing and communications team with a background in local news. She spent years as a leader in the newsroom and is deeply invested in the future of the Charlotte Region. She oversees all social media and will be an integral part of our communications platforms. Welcome, Jess! Read more about her background and her role here: https://ow.ly/MuaJ50U7UVz

The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance Advocacy Committee hosted North Carolina Treasurer-Elect Brad Briner. Committee members were able to ask questions and to begin an open dialogue with Briner as he prepares to enter office in January. He has extensive investment experience throughout his career and looks forward to getting started in his new role serving North Carolinians.

Join the CLT Alliance on Dec. 5 for the premier economic forecast with some of our region's top Fortune 500 CEOs. The four CEOs will lend their insight and expertise, providing the preeminent economic forecast in the region, and highlighting their personal and professional commitment to ensuring businesses of all sizes flourish across the region. We will also honor Pat Rodgers as our 2024 Citizen of the Carolinas. She has been a trailblazer her entire career, spending over four decades at the helm of Rodgers Builders, while gladly volunteering whenever she has been asked, including chairing the Charlotte Chamber in 2011. To register, click here: https://ow.ly/eYo050U6o78

Thank you to all who joined us Tuesday at the CLT Alliance’s Investor Quarterly Meeting hosted by CBI | Workplace Solutions. CLT Alliance Interim President and CEO Andrea Smith led a conversation with business icons Hugh McColl and Harvey Gantt. The two reflected on their work to shape Charlotte and shared their visions for its future. McColl and Gantt spoke about their designs for Charlotte, much of which remain in place today. They shared their thoughts on what's next for the region and concluded by challenging business leaders to improve it. Read more here https://ow.ly/kcjt50U6wv6