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

Charlotte’s office market: a turning point of innovation, creativity, and strategic adaptation

Writer: Eleana Teran 2 min read January 2024 — As the country continues to navigate a challenging commercial real estate landscape, innovative competition and strategic planning are shaping Charlotte’s office market. Charlotte Center City Partners (CCCP), in conjunction with CBI, developed the Reimagining Vintage Office Design Competition, in which leaders

Regional Review: Queen City takes progressive strides, with more innovation ahead

Writer: Eleana Teran  Regional Review is a year-end series from Capital Analytics that looks at key developments throughout the year and sets the stage for what’s to come in the near future. 3 min read December 2023 — As 2023 unfolded, Charlotte demonstrated remarkable resilience and innovation, positioning itself as

North Carolina achieves third in nationwide hospital safety rankings

Writer: Eleana Teran 2 min read November 2023 — North Carolina has been recognized for its top-tier hospital safety, ranking third nationwide according to The Leapfrog Group’s latest report. This achievement reflects the state’s dedication to healthcare excellence, particularly in light of the improved measures following the pandemic. Steve Lawler,

2023-12-08T14:38:17-05:00November 13th, 2023|Charlotte, Healthcare|

Q3 Southern business sentiment strikes uncertain but upbeat chord

Writer: Ryan Gandolfo 3 min read October 2023 — The past quarter of economic activity has ensured at least one consistent theme across U.S. Southern markets: uncertainty.  Yet, with an expected final projected interest rate hike by the U.S. Federal Reserve later this year, moderating levels of inflation, higher oil

Charlotte financial leaders discuss industry trends, challenges and solutions

Writer: Eleana Teran  3 min read September 2023 — As the financial sector continues to navigate through volatility following interest hikes and bank failures, industry experts gathered at the Invest: Charlotte 2022-2023 Launch Conference to shed light on the current landscape and explore potential paths forward.  Despite the challenges, Charlotte’s

2023-12-08T17:04:02-05:00September 22nd, 2023|Banking & Finance, Charlotte, Economy, Launch Conference|

Charlotte construction leaders express confidence in development of Queen City

Writer: Eleana Teran  3 min read September 2023 — In the midst of a rapidly evolving construction landscape characterized by innovation, inclusivity, sustainability and strategic expansion, key figures in Charlotte's construction and development sectors gathered at the Invest: Charlotte 2022-2023 Launch Conference to discuss the opportunities and challenges that

Exploring the changing dynamics of workforce education and development

Writer: Eleana Teran  3 min read August 2023 — In the midst of changing labor dynamics and digital transformation across the modern economy, discussions around talent acquisition, retention and education are more prevalent than ever for business leaders. Industry leaders gathered at the Invest: Charlotte 2022-2023 Launch Conference to

2023-08-23T16:51:32-04:00August 23rd, 2023|Charlotte, Economy, Education, Launch Conference|

Spotlight On: Dennis Johnson, President & CEO, Catawba Valley Health System

3 min read August 2023 — President and CEO of Catawba Valley Health System, Dennis Johnson, discussed with Invest: his organization's community-first approach to healthcare, growing with Charlotte, how the hospital is addressing workforce challenges and more. “With the growth around Charlotte and other similar cities in the post-COVID world,

2023-09-01T11:53:16-04:00August 15th, 2023|Charlotte, Economy, Spotlight On|

Invest: Charlotte 2022-2023 Leadership Summit highlights continued collaboration and growth

Writer: Joshua Andino  3 min read August 2023 — Charlotte’s increasingly diverse economy will continue to drive the region forward for the foreseeable future.  The overarching theme of Invest: Charlotte 2022-2023 leadership summit suggested that the region’s continued growth, fueled by a swelling population, investments into advanced manufacturing, healthcare