CLT Economic Development

Official page of @CLTgov's Economic Development. We are your source to plug into Charlotte's business scene.

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Get ready! Global Entrepreneurship Week Charlotte is just a week away! Our partners came through big to deliver 20+ events across the Queen City, Nov. 16–21.

Explore the full schedule and find events that are right for you:
🔗https://t.co/RPFqNcFxHL

#GEW2026 #Charlotte

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Did you know? The city invests in small businesses through its Business Matching Grants program. Applications for the fall cycle for the city's small business matching grants are open through Nov. 15.

Learn more: https://t.co/X8fgHP12K4

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🎉 Join us for the official kickoff of #GEWCharlotte!

📍 The Market at 7th Street 📅 Monday, Nov. 16 ⏰ 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Connect, celebrate and kick off Global Entrepreneurship Week with us!

Register now: https://t.co/TcXPGESkUV

#GEW2026 #Charlotte

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ICYMI: Our own Alban Burney joined @WBTV_News to discuss Skilled to Build, which is preparing local businesses and workers for opportunities created by transportation & transit investments.

📺 https://t.co/MSfkU0KH9z

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Big news for Charlotte’s growing financial services sector! 🏦📈

The Clearing House is opening a new operations center in Charlotte, creating 200 jobs and bringing an $11.5M investment to our community.

Proud to support continued growth in our city!

🔗https://t.co/RlC9I6g8tV

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🚀 Global Entrepreneurship Week Charlotte is less than a month away!

From founders and small biz to innovators, investors, mentors and community champions, our entrepreneurial ecosystem is thriving. Let’s celebrate the people powering innovation!

🔗 https://t.co/ujL9qCBAJO

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Announcing our newest gBETA Charlotte Health cohort! From improving access to care to advancing diagnostics, these founders are building solutions for healthier communities.

Learn more: https://t.co/xbVyOzNqIg

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Live: @CapitalGroup will officially open their new Uptown Charlotte offices with a ceremony featuring @NC_Governor, beginning at 10:30 a.m.
🎥 Watch the ceremony live: Charlotte GOV YouTube channel

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A special part of the tour was having former Mayor Harvey Gantt join us to share his excitement seeing Do Greater take over the space formerly occupied by his architecture firm.

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Community, connection and opportunity were on full display Friday as we toured the new Do Greater Charlotte Sparkhouse Uptown. Supported by @CLTgov, private grants and corporate partners, the hub is creating space for Charlotte's next generation of entrepreneurs.

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Our FY 2026 Annual Report is out! 🎉

This was a milestone year with:
📈12 business recruitment announcements, the most in at least a decade
🏢800+ small businesses impacted through programs & events

See the progress shaping Charlotte’s economic future: https://t.co/8S4qYnuCV3

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Charlotte’s global business momentum isn't slowing down. 🚀

@vsamerica is expanding its North American presence with a new 245,000 sq ft distribution facility in west Charlotte, consolidating its national supply chain.

Rendering below 👇
https://t.co/H9Kpqnv2In

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What to learn more: https://t.co/sls5BPExeJ

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Built by a business owner, for business owners. Road to Resilience is a free program presented in partnership with the Asfalis Advisors. https://t.co/FJgzPyLElG

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Charlotte small business owners: Ready for what’s next? We’re partnering with Asfalis Advisors on Road to Resilience™, a free program to help established small businesses prepare, adapt & grow.

📅 Info session: 9/9
🚀 Cohort 1 starts 10/26
More info: https://t.co/EqyJ8chUsy

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The second cohort marks a shift in how gBETA selects founders. https://t.co/O3vdK9Ieei

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Soccer fans will fuel a sellout crowd at Bank of America Stadium Wednesday night for the city’s first Major League Soccer All-Star Game.

Details --> https://t.co/ou4neaNBqq

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The @NSF selected the Carolinas Grid Engine, led by UNC Charlotte, as one of the nation's newest Regional Innovation Engines. Together with 100+ partners, we'll create new opportunities across the Carolinas and help build a stronger electric grid.🎉➡️ https://t.co/F9k81VXkac

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Photos courtesy of @ally. Excited to have Ally and @NovantHealth as the newest partners on this innovative hub. More: https://t.co/j9umtjcSo4

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Swipe through for a behind-the-scenes look at the Do Greater Sparkhouse Uptown ahead of its June 19 ribbon cutting. 📸 #Charlotte #Innovation #CLTBiz