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Economic Development

Charlotte has more Headquartered Fortune 500 companies than all but five other U.S. cities - two of these eight companies have relocated to Charlotte in recent years. In the past 10 years alone 8,928 new firms have opened in Charlotte creating 77,327 new jobs and investing $7.4 billion in new facilities. These companies call Charlotte home for a reason.
The Charlotte Chamber is the city's lead Economic Development organization. We intend to provide you with professional assistance and quality economic information about the Charlotte area.

 

Community Overview
> Charlotte's Strategic Plan: Advantage Carolina
> Charlotte: The Components of Success
> Economic Overview
> Fortune 500 Companies
> Historical Timeline
> Information Technology: A Thriving Sector
> Largest Employers
> Leading Financial Center
> Million Dollar Corporations
> North Carolina & Charlotte Business Climate
> Quick Facts on Charlotte

Demographics and Trends
> Accra Data Now
> 2002 Demographics by Zip Code
> 2003 Demographics & Trends in Mecklenburg County
> 2003 Population Estimates & Projections
> Area Salary Survey June 2002
> Average Income
> Bank of Granite: Economic Forecast
> Census 2000 Mecklenburg County
> Census 2000 MSA
> Commuting in Charlotte
> Cost of Living Index
> Demographic Maps by Census Tract
> Demographic Profile Maps
> Employment Trends
> Manufacturing Firms & Employment by Category
> MSAs - Fastest Growing
> MSAs Ranked by Total Population
> Ten-Year Growth of New Businesses

Future Industries
> A Look at Charlotte's Future Industry Mix
> Charlotte's Future in Technology
> Optoelectronics Industry: A Targeting Study
> Technology Resources at UNC Charlotte
> What Others Are Saying About Charlotte

International
> All Foreign Firms - By Country
> Business Information in Other Languages
> Foreign Firms in Mecklenburg County - By Company
> Foreign Firms in Mecklenburg County, Summary
> Foreign Firms in the Region - By Company
> Foreign Firms in the Region - By County
> International Firms by Region and Location, Summary

Labor
> Labor Analysis
> Employment Statistics
> Union Membership within MSA
> Workforce: Critical to Success

Maps
> Charlotte Chamber Location
> Demographic Profile Maps
> Downtown/Uptown Listing Corporate Buildings
> Downtown/Uptown Listing Hotels and City Services
> Downtown/Uptown Street Map with Points of Interest
> Drive Times
> I-485 Outerbelt With Completion Dates
> Mecklenburg County Attractions
> Mecklenburg County Office Space
> Mecklenburg County Zip Code Areas
> North & South Carolina Region
> Future Improvements Map
> Truck Delivery Times from Charlotte
> Accra Data Now
> Demographic Maps by Census Tract

Order Business Listings
> Major Employers Database
> New & Expanded Businesses Database
> Foreign Firms Database
> Manufacturers Mecklenburg County Database
> Manufacturers Mecklenburg County Directory
> Major Employers Directory
> Charlotte Chamber Member Directory
> Fortune 500 Companies in Mecklenburg County

Quality of Life
> Arts & Entertainment
> Charlotte-Mecklenburg Private Schools
> Charlotte-Mecklenburg Public Schools
> Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Desegregation Information
> Cost of Living in Charlotte
> Excellence in Education
> Health Care
> Higher Education
> Housing & Neighborhoods
> Respected Colleges and Universities
> Special Education Resources
> Sports and Recreation
> Weather & Climate

Real Estate/Construction
> Commercial Real Estate Search Engine
> Construction Statistics
> Featured Available Industrial Buildings
> Low Cost: High Quality Construction
> Office Space in Charlotte
> Office Space Map
> Retail Space Available

Recent Charlotte News
> eVentures Newsletter
> eCharlotte: An Economic Development Newsletter
> eCharlotte: Archive of Previous Newsletters
> Selected Recent Economic Development Announcements

Staff/Assistance
> Business Relocation Support Team

Taxes & Incentives
> Incentives Fact Sheet
> Local and State Incentives
> Property Tax Examples
> Prudent Taxes

Transportation
> Future Improvements Map
> Access To the World
> Air Transportation Statistics
> Airport Information
> Strategic Location
> Transportation Improvement Program

Useful Links
> Layman's Guide to Starting a Business
> Regional Web Sites
> Legal Requirements for a New Business
> Charlotte Web Sites
> Economic Development Links

Utilities
> Reliable and Efficient Utilities


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