ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
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Located in the Piedmont region of the Carolinas under sunny skies and tree-lined streets, Charlotte's charm cannot be denied. From the lake to Center City, and back to the front porch, our business, recreational and cultural options are endless...but then again so are the opportunities.
UNPRECEDENTED GROWTH
Charlotte is experiencing unprecedented business growth and has recently been honored with the following national rankings:
#1 Most Educated Workforce; Business Facilities, The Location Advisors July 2007.
#1 America's Most Livable Communities; Partners for Livable Communities.
#2 - Top Large Metros for Recruitment & Attraction by Expansion Management Magazine, June 2007
#2 - Best Cities for Entrepreneurs by Entrepreneur Magazine, Sept. 2006
#5 - North American Cities of the Future Rankings for Large Metros by FDIM Magazine, April 2007
#6 - Smartest Cities by Bizjournals.com June 2006
#9 - Top 10 Hottest Cities for Job Growth by Business 2.0 May 2006
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WHO WE ARE...WHAT WE DO
The Economic Development Office (EDO) works within the City Manager's Office to lead and implement the City's overall Economic Development initiatives, including:
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Business Attraction and Retention
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Small Business Opportunity
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Redevelopment of Charlotte's distressed business and transit corridors
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Workforce Development
Whether you want to Start Your Business, Grow Your Business, Locate Your Business or Do Business with the City, the Economic Development Office can help.
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The City of Charlotte's Economic Development Office (EDO) is located in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center Building - 600 E. Fourth Street ,Suite 138 Charlotte, NC 28205 (704) 432-1395
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