A keen focus on equitable growth, ensuring upward mobility, and implementing the 2040 plan is baked into Charlotte’s economic development strategies. The Queen City has claimed monumental economic development wins in the face of the pandemic, while still ensuring that all Charlotteans benefit from the business expansion and corporate relocations happening in the region. In an interview with Invest:Insights, Charlotte Assistant City Manager and Economic Development Director Tracy Dodson spoke about the growth of the City of Charlotte and efforts to help both businesses and residents navigate through the COVID-led challenges
