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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
> A Leading Headquarters City
> Charlotte Video
> 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
> Largest Employers - Top 25
> Leading Financial Center
> Million Dollar Corporations
> North Carolina & Charlotte Business Climate
> Quick Facts on Charlotte

Demographics and Trends
> Demographic Maps by Census Tract
> Accra Data Now
> 2003 Demographics
> 2003 Demographics by Zip Code
> 2004 Population Estimates & Projections
> Area Salary Survey June 2003
> Average Income
> Census 2000 Mecklenburg County
> Census 2000 MSA
> Commuting in Charlotte
> Cost of Living Index
> Demographic Profile Maps
> Economic Forecast: Business Growth Index
> Employment Trends
> Industrial Firms & Industry Structure
> Migration Patterns
> 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

International
> All Foreign Firms - By Country
> Business Information in Other Languages
> Charlotte Video - International Versions
> 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 City:Charlotte, NC
> International Firms by Region and Location, Summary

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

Maps
> Charlotte Chamber Location
> Demographic Maps by Census Tract
> 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
> Future Improvements Map
> I-485 Outerbelt With Completion Dates
> Mecklenburg County Attractions
> Mecklenburg County, NC
> Mecklenburg County Office Space
> Mecklenburg County Zip Code Areas
> North Carolina Atlas
> North & South Carolina Region
> Truck Delivery Times from Charlotte
> Accra Data Now

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
> Basic School Information
> Charlotte-Mecklenbrug Schools Test Scores
> Charlotte-Mecklenburg Private Schools
> Charlotte-Mecklenburg Public Schools
> Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools "Did You Know"
> Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools "What Others Say"
> Cost of Living in Charlotte
> Health Care
> Higher Education
> Higher Learning in the Charlotte Area 2002-2003
> Housing & Neighborhoods
> Respected Colleges and Universities
> Special Education Resources
> Sports and Recreation
> Weather & Climate

Real Estate/Construction
> Commercial Real Estate Search Engine
> Construction Statistics
> Housing Market
> Industrial Sites and Buildings
> Low Cost: High Quality Construction
> Office Space Demographics
> 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
> What Others Are Saying About Charlotte

Staff/Assistance
> Business Relocation Support Team

Taxes & Incentives
> Development Zone Map
> 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
> Cities Served By Charlotte/Douglas International Airport
> Strategic Location
> Transportation Demographics
> 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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