Jack James, COO, Union Academy Charter School

Invest: spoke with Jack James, COO of Union Academy, to discuss how the charter school serves the development of students at the intersection of innovation, engagement, and diversity. " We design our programs and invest in areas in our schools so that all of our students feel like they belong,"

2024-05-01T09:45:23-04:00May 1st, 2024|Interviews|

Spotlight On: Brannen Edge, President & CEO, Flagship Healthcare Properties

3 min read April 2024 — In an interview with Invest:, Brannen Edge, president and CEO of Flagship Healthcare Properties, discussed the company's recent achievements, strategic focus on the outpatient healthcare sector, the advantages of being headquartered in Charlotte, and how technology and AI are shaping their services. “The goal

Invest: Charlotte 2024-2025 fifth anniversary edition to cover a decade of economic wins, challenges

Writer: Eleana Teran 3 min read April 2024 — In celebrating the fifth anniversary of Invest: Charlotte, research for the upcoming edition has officially begun. As the premier resource for the region’s business community, Invest: Charlotte 2024-2025 is poised to offer a forward-looking perspective on the trajectory of the region,

2024-04-05T08:50:01-04:00April 5th, 2024|Charlotte, Economy, Press Release|

Business Sentiment poll shows growing optimism in Southern regions

Writer: Andrea Teran ​​3 min read April 2024 — ​​In the first quarter of 2024, business leaders across the U.S. South expressed continued optimism about the regional economy, with the latest Capital Analytics Business Sentiment Survey (CABSS) highlighting sustained growth in economic sentiment, revenue expectations, and employment outlook. The CABSS

Energy needs create economic opportunities in Charlotte

Writer: Eleana Teran 2 min read February 2024 — Siemens Energy, a renowned powerhouse in energy and technology, recently announced that Charlotte will be the chosen location for its new advanced manufacturing facility, dedicated to producing large power transformers. The decision marks a significant investment of nearly $150 million and

2024-02-26T16:21:30-05:00February 26th, 2024|Charlotte, Economy, Manufacturing, Technology & Innovation|

Southern business sentiment closes out 2023 on a higher note

Writer: Ryan Gandolfo 3 min read January 2024 — Public and private sector leaders in the U.S. Southern markets covered by Capital Analytics’ annual business reviews expressed opportunities to overcome economic headwinds amid a nationwide downturn in labor demand, easing inflation, and stabilized interest rates to cap off the final