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Official page of @CLTgov's Economic Development. Our team is your source to plug into our city's business scene.
Charlotte, NC
Joined December 2017
The fall gBETA Charlotte cohort wrapped on Monday, and the photos say it all: momentum, talent and community. Combined so far for both cohorts: 👉 10 companies 👉 $2.2M raised 👉 69 jobs created #Startups #Charlotte #Innovation
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The voter-approved 1¢ sales tax will create big opportunities for small businesses. We're launching the Small Business Readiness Program to help local firms build capacity and compete for upcoming city projects. Learn more: https://t.co/O5kExVBbja 🏗️💼
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Charlotte made NAR’s top 10 housing hot spots again—4 years running. Two big reasons: • Millennial migration • Booming job market
NAR unveiled the top 10 homebuying hot spots for 2026 in a new report, Housing Hot Spots for 2026: The Markets Poised for New Buyer Opportunities. The 10 markets were selected based on economic, demographic and housing factors.
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Each of the founders that participated in the local accelerator program are tackling a different problem, but all are betting on Charlotte as their base for scale.
bizjournals.com
Five startups finished gBETA Charlotte's accelerator, helping early-stage companies raise $820K+ and create 50+ jobs in under a year.
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IT'S OUR BIRTHDAY!!!! 🎉🎈🎂🥳 That's right, Charlotte turns a whopping 257 years old today, and we had to know... Where's your favorite place in the city? Share your suggestions on where we should go in the replies. Better yet, tag your favorite small business so we can
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From beloved family-run restaurants to bold new start-ups and longtime neighborhood shops, small businesses add life, culture and character to the city we call home. So, this Small Business Saturday, we encourage all residents to support local businesses by participating in Shop
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Proud of the collaboration that brought this project to life. Our team partnered @MeckCounty, the @NCCommerce, @EDPNC, the General Assembly, @NCCommColleges, @cpcc, @unccharlotte and the @clt_alliance.
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Another HQ in the Queen City! Integrated logistics leader Mearsk is choosing the Queen City for its North American headquarters — bringing 520 new jobs and major growth over the next five years. 🚀#EcoDev 🔗 https://t.co/nLst4wmNDU
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🌍 Join us for Global Entrepreneurship Week Charlotte, Nov. 17-23. From pitch nights to AI workshops and funding deep dives — there’s something for every entrepreneur. Check out the full schedule 👉 https://t.co/RPFqNcFxHL
#GEWCharlotte
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Join us next week for #GEWCharlotte 🚀! "Charlotte’s participation in Global Entrepreneurship Week ... shows that startups are not a side project but are central to Charlotte’s economic future." - Shahid Rana, Director of Charlotte Economic Development https://t.co/REBWHuqp2T
bizjournals.com
Charlotte will host more than 20 events Nov. 17-23 for Global Entrepreneurship Week, featuring pitch competitions, workshops and networking sessions.
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What an honor to be a part of this announcement. It’s a huge win for the @CLTgov, @MeckCounty, and for our state and region. Scout Motors will create 1,200 jobs and a $207 million capital investment. Thank you @NC_Governor Stein for being here to welcome Scout Motors home.
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.@Scout_Motors is revitalizing an iconic American car brand with its HQ right here in North Carolina, bringing $207 million worth of investments that will produce more than 1,200 new jobs in the state. Welcome to Charlotte! And welcome to North Carolina!
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Our team partnered with @MeckCounty, @NCCommerce, the NC General Assembly, @EDPNC, @CLT_Alliance, @UNCCharlotte, @CPCC, @NCatsuaggies, @CharlotteWorks and @nccommcolleges to bring home the win.
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American icon @scoutmotorsinc will power its next chapter in Charlotte. The emerging auto manufacturer has selected the Queen City for its corporate headquarters, creating 1,200 jobs, one of the largest job announcements in Charlotte this decade. More ➡️ https://t.co/YY4yc8KzAJ
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And don’t miss our signature event — the GEW Charlotte Celebration! 🎉 📅 Nov. 18 | 🕔 5–7 PM | 📍 Heist Brewery & Barrel Arts Join Charlotte’s founders, creators & innovators for a night of connection. 🎟️ Register:
events.humanitix.com
Celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week with the City of Charlotte Economic Development.
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🚀 Global Entrepreneurship Week Charlotte kicks off next week! Don’t miss the GEW Charlotte Celebration on Nov. 18 + 20+ events all week long. Get details & register 👉 https://t.co/MatLQ565fq
#GEWCharlotte #GEW2025
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Big week for #Charlotte dining 🍽️ ⭐️Executive Chef Sam Hart’s Counter earns NC’s first @MichelinGuideNA star 🍜Vietnamese favorite Lang Van nabs a Bib Gourmand (a nod to great food at great value). A truly pho-nomenal milestone 👇
This chef has been awarded Charlotte's first Michelin star.
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LONG-AWAITED ⭐️🍽️ | #Charlotte restaurant gives North Carolina its first #Michelin Star. See the other local establishment honored for its value. ➡️ https://t.co/sakFnwuhCb
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Proud to partner with @MeckCounty, @NCCommerce, @EDPNC, the NC General Assembly & @NCCommColleges on this project.
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