Many of us are learning how to deal with life during coronavirus and that means also learning how to travel during the pandemic. Most, if not all of travel for the rest of 2020 will likely be domestic so what better time to explore more places near home? There is a lot to love about… [Read More]
Fourth of July Celebrations in the Charlotte Area
If you are looking to celebrate our nation’s independence, there are several fireworks shows scheduled around the city. There are also virtual shows you can watch from the comfort and safety of your home. The Charlotte Museum of History will host virtual Independence Day festivities starting on June 29th and every day through July 4th…. [Read More]
Charlotte Ranks in Top 10 Cities for Millennial Net Migration
A study analyzing U.S. Census Bureau data by the personal finance company, SmartAsset, found Charlotte ranks in the top 10 of cities nationwide for millennial net migration destinations. Net migration is the number of people who move into a into a location minus the number of people moving out. In this case, the study looked… [Read More]
Mecklenburg County officials assemble panel of business leaders to discuss reopening Charlotte economy
Behind closed doors, Mecklenburg County government officials are meeting with leaders of some of the region’s biggest companies to discuss reopening the Charlotte area’s economy. The Covid-19 Business Leaders Roundtable includes more than 40 executives and officials led by county manager Dena Diorio. Its members include officials from state, county, and local levels. The roundtable… [Read More]
North Carolina On Track To Surpass 500,000 Unemployment Claims
State officials have approved nearly $30 million in unemployment benefits for those who have lost their jobs due to the covid-19 outbreak. In the three weeks since Governor Roy Cooper’s orders saw businesses close due to the novel coronavirus, an average of 21,000 people a day have filed claims. That’s according to Lockhart Taylor who… [Read More]
Amid Coronavirus Outbreak Charlotte Shows Economic Strength
A new Metro Monitor 2020 report released by The Brookings Institution reveals the United States has achieved a record-long economic expansion over the past decade. The report is an annual analysis that tracks various communities’ economic growth, prosperity and inclusiveness. The data was collected over two time periods: 2008-2018, the decade following the 2007 global… [Read More]