Economic Development

Community Overview
> A Leading Headquarters City
> Charlotte Video
> Charlotte's Strategic Plan: Advantage Carolina
> Charlotte: The Components of Success
> Economic Overview
> Financial Center
> Fortune 500 Companies
> Historical Timeline
> Information Technology: A Thriving Sector
> Largest Employers
> Largest Employers - Top 25
> Manufacturing in the Region
> 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