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Covering banking & finance, tech, entrepreneurship and small businesses for @CBJnewsroom đź—ž | Send tips, story ideas - [email protected]
Charlotte, NC
Joined February 2020
A recently released mid-year report by Queens University’s Center for Digital Equity highlights 20K+ hours of digital skills training and 2K+ laptops to those in need. Read more highlights, via @CBJnewsroom
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The Center for Digital Equity at Queens University of Charlotte continues to drive transformative efforts to bridge the digital divide.
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Honorees in CBJ’s 2024 Women in Business Achievement Awards program have been revealed. See the full list via, @CBJnewsroom
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This signature awards program by the Charlotte Business Journal highlights outstanding women in the local business community. Here's a first look at the 2024 class.
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CLT Alliance Foundation has launched a new online resource hub to help small business owners in the Charlotte region navigate the complex entrepreneurial ecosystem. More can be found here >>> via @CLTInno
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The new online tool can help escalate the growth of small businesses across the region.
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Charlotte-based Bank of America revealed today its latest hourly minimum wage change as part of its initiative to reach $25 per hour by 2025. via, @CBJnewsroom
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It's part of Bank of America's larger initiative to reach a minimum wage of $25 per hour by 2025.
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This local startup is in growth mode as it continues to serve several of Charlotte’s most high-level executives. via, @CLTInno
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This Charlotte-based transportation startup is in growth mode as it continues to serve some of the city's most high-level executives.
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CMPD rep confirms there will be a press conference here but time is TBD
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According to first responders, the fire is near Fairview Road and Piedmont Row Drive, at a construction site. via, @CBJnewsroom
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Modera SouthPark — a 239-unit apartment development — was slated to deliver in spring 2024.
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ICYMI: Bank of America was reportedly one of the banks to opt out of bidding for First Republic Bank. Here’s analysts take on why. via, @CBJnewsroom
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Here's why analysts believe Bank of America backed out of the bid for First Republic.
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Local credit union leaders share steps they are taking to avoid being swept under the banking crisis. via, @CBJnewsroom
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Local credit union leaders are taking steps to steer clear of the banking crisis and instill confidence in their members.
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Local economists and banking officials are confident that Charlotte's banking ecosystem is not susceptible to Silicon Valley Bank's sudden collapse. Here's what they're saying. via, @CBJnewsroom
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State Treasurer Dale Folwell says banks regulated in North Carolina do not have the same number of unsecured deposits and are more diversified than SVB and Signature Bank.
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Charlotte-based startup @PiedmontPennies has taken its spin on traditional Southern cheese straws to the next level. via, @CLTInno
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A North Carolina native has transformed her family's holiday tradition into a full-time business, and the concept started in her grandmother's kitchen.
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A Charlotte-based HR technology startup has eliminated jobs due to macroeconomic-related headwinds, among other factors, according to a letter from its CEO. via, @CLTInno
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A Charlotte-based HR technology startup has eliminated jobs due to macroeconomic-related headwinds, among other factors, according to a letter from its CEO sent to employees last month.
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Truist CEO Bill Rogers announces new program to support minority-owned small businesses called “Where It Starts.” Bank will work with nonprofits on “long-term program.”
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U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry recently spoke with @CBJnewsroom about his plans to develop a solid cryptocurrency regulatory framework.
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The swift fall of bankrupt cryptocurrency company FTX has only made U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry's call for a solid crypto regulatory framework more paramount.
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From @CBJThomas: North American Properties exec talks decision to scale back plans for Birkdale Village expansion https://t.co/hjKjNTi9sR via @CBJnewsroom
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North American Properties has made major revisions to its proposed expansion plans for Birkdale. The developer removed a 125-room hotel and 350 multifamily units from the $275 million project.
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Truist is the last of Charlotte's three largest banks to report its Q4 earnings results. It posted a strong profit due to the bank's post-merger progress. More to come, via @CBJnewsroom
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Truist Financial Corp.'s profits climbed 5.6% year over year for the fourth quarter, a reflection of its post-merger progress.
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Local medical students launch Charlotte startup @CoffeeDocsCo after going viral on TikTok.
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What started as creating comedic TikTok videos as a study break from medical school has turned into a java business geared for health-care professionals.
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Here’s the latest on Wells Fargo’s Q4 earnings results.
Despite taking a big hit in the fourth quarter from a recent settlement, Wells Fargo's earnings topped analysts' average estimate.
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Earnings: Bank of America’s profit grew by 1.4% year over year in the fourth quarter, while revenue jumped 11% — surpassing analysts expectations. More to come, via @CBJnewsroom
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Bank of America's profit grew by 1.4% year over year in the fourth quarter, while revenue jumped 11% — surpassing analysts' expectations.
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Earnings season is back again with Wells Fargo and Bank of America first up to report their fourth-quarter results tomorrow. Truist will release its earnings next week. Here’s what analyst are watching for in the cycle.
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Earnings season has returned, with Wells Fargo and Bank of America set to reveal their fourth-quarter results on Jan. 13. Charlotte-based Truist will release its earnings on Jan. 19.
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