Local Leaders Predict Charlotte's Economic Future

Four area business leaders - including Wachovia's Ken Thompson, Bank of America's Ken Lewis, Duke Energy's Paul Anderson, and Richmond Federal Reserve head Jeffrey Lacker - will give their take on local and regional economic conditions during the Chamber's annual Economic Outlook Conference on Monday, Dec. 20.

For event details, call (704) 378-1302.

CMS Needs Your Support!

We need you to support improved student achievement at West Charlotte, West Mecklenburg and Garinger high schools!

CMS has a three-year plan to dramatically improve student performance at our three most challenged high schools and the Chamber’s board of directors has expressed their support for the effort. We need your help in providing incentive items to enhance this plan.  Your donation of gift certificates or products will help CMS reward students for achieving good grades and excellent attendance, as well as demonstrating citizenship.

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Charlotte has a Balanced Economy and Broad Opportunity

Historically, Charlotte has been perceived as a textile center and more recently a banking center.  While Charlotte is justifiably proud of the industries with which it has been linked over the years, narrow characterizations sell this city's economy short. Charlotte enjoys a vibrant, balanced economy that encompasses many sectors, as well as companies that range in size from multinational to microbusiness. Read more

Cost of Living Index

Charlotte continues to rank in the 10 lowest Cost of Living cities with a population of 400,000 to 1,000,000 for the second quarter 2004. 

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Charlotte weighs in with an index of 93.1 where an average is 100.

The index is derived from a mid-management product group of 60 commodities and is reported on a quarterly basis.