BRG 2005 Business Community Survey Presentation (pdf/305k)

Business Works in Charlotte

The City's Economic Development Office has launched a citywide initiative focused on retaining businesses and jobs locally.  We understand that the key to net job growth is a well-defined job retention strategy focused on key business sectors.

Program Objectives:

• To gain a better understanding of local business needs and expectations
• To better match local resources with specific needs of existing businesses
• To identify companies at-risk of relocation and/or job loss
• To identify opportunities to attract support businesses to Charlotte
• To increase local job retention and growth

Key Business Sectors:

• Manufacturing
• Transportation
• Distribution and Warehousing
• Financial Services
• Information Technology

Contact us when…

• You are encountering barriers to business growth
• You expect to expand your facility in the next few years
• You are experiencing problems with local infrastructure or utilities
• You need help navigating City/County land development and regulatory processes
• Your company is considering moving operations to or from Charlotte
• You are contacted by other municipalities about possible relocation
• You are considering acquiring, merging, or being acquired
• You need assistance finding qualified personnel in Charlotte

To arrange a meeting with the City or for more information, contact:

Brad Richardson
Manager, Business Retention & Growth
City of Charlotte Economic Development Office
600 East Fourth Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone:  704-336-3857
Email: brichardson@ci.charlotte.nc.us