CLT Economic Development

Wake Forest and Notre Dame will face off in the 2027 Duke’s Mayo Classic! Want early access and exclusive updates? Register now at DukesMayoClassic.com Press Release: charlottesports.org/wake-forest-to…

We're going to show the world why our food scene is second to none. 👑

🎉 Meet the 5 startups from Charlotte’s 1st-ever gBETA accelerator by @gener8tor: 🔹 Auditrol 🔹 Ryse 🔹 Graphio.ai 🔹 Msg2ai 🔹 Tada AI Congrats to all the founders! 🚀 Big win for #CLT tech + innovation. 🔗 Learn more: ow.ly/r2nh50Ws6hj #AI #Charlotte

🚀 We're launching Future Forward Charlotte — a new effort to connect local talent with high-growth careers. The initiative kicks off with industry roundtables next month in partnership with @CAELNews & @CLTAlliance. 🔗 Learn more: ow.ly/7mqu50Ws5PU #CharlotteBusiness

Charlotte is on the global map. ⚽️👑

Charlotte to host 2026 MLS All-Star Game: Sources wcnc.com/article/sports…

A huge milestone for Charlotte — the first four-year medical school opens its doors! Congratulations to the inaugural class of @wakeforestmed students. Your journey is just beginning and so is a new era for education in our city.

Applications are open for The Boost Pad’s 11th cohort! Join a vibrant, supportive community, and gain expert guidance to grow your business. 💻Hybrid Program | 🗓️ Starts 8/20 | 📍Charlotte-based 🕐Deadline to apply: 7/31/25 📲Apply → theboostpad.org/apply #Entrepreneurs

North Carolina has so many things going for it that make it top for business. But it’s the people of North Carolina that make us the #1 state for business in the country.

A big day for Charlotte! @Citi will establish a major office facility in Charlotte, creating 510 new jobs. We are proud to partner with @MeckCounty, @NCCommerce, @EDPNC and the NC Community College System. More: charlottenc.gov/City-News/Citi…

After a nationwide search, @AssetMark has announced it will locate its East Coast hub in Charlotte, creating 252 jobs. Proud to partner with @MeckCounty, @NCCommerce, @EDPNC, NC General Assembly, @NCCommColleges, @clt_alliance and @unccharlotte. ➡️charlottenc.gov/City-News/Asse…

🚨 Only a few days left to apply for ALPHA Charlotte's summer cohort! ⚡Free 4-week startup workshop for women & minority founders ⚡Turn your ideas into high-growth startups Apply by July 7 Learn more: gener8tor.com/galpha/charlot…

Charlotte small biz owners: Join AMP Up Charlotte, @WellsFargo & @OperationHOPE for a free virtual session at 1 pm on July 9. Learn about 💳 credit, 💰 budgeting, 📈 biz planning & more! Get tools + 1:1 coaching to grow your biz. 🔗 Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

You shouldn’t need a four-year degree to get a good job or support your family. Together with my Council on Workforce and Apprenticeships, we will expand access to good jobs with good wages in North Carolina.

A Charlotte success story: @Bojangles is cookin’ up the future with a new headquarters in South Charlotte. 🍗🏢 #CharlotteBusiness

🚨Applications are open through June 29 for gALPHA Charlotte – the city's free, 4-week startup workshop presented by @gener8tor 💡 Build your venture 🤝 Get mentorship + 1:1 coaching 🚀 Turn ideas into high-growth startups Starts July 16! Apply now 👇 gener8tor.com/galpha/charlot…

A great week for our team, as we officially welcomed Shahid “Sha” Rana as our new director of economic development. A highlight was getting the ED team together on Wednesday for a StrengthFinder exercise. Excited about what’s ahead. 👏👏

We're excited to be the @IAmBiotech annual conference this week in Boston. If you're attending, please drop by the @ncbiotech booth (#235). We'd love to share with you how Charlotte is quickly emerging as a premier destination for #LifeSciences. #bio2025 #bio2025NC

Charlotte shines in new @FortuneMagazine 500 list. Our region is 🏠to 19 of the largest companies in the U.S., including 2 new additions for 2025: 🎢@SixFlags 🚛@rxoinc

Heads up, Charlotte! There are a lot of things to do around the Queen City this weekend, and you should expect heavy traffic in and around Uptown. Some roads will be closed at points throughout the weekend. 🍌 June 6-7: Savannah Bananas Fan Fest The event begins at 3 p.m. on…