One last note- not many cities you could reach out to business leaders in the morning they’d respond in the afternoon and you have an answer by that night.
Perfect mix of a big city, feeling like a small town.
I took a swing this morning at something that felt worth exploring:
What would it take to position Charlotte as a backup host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup if matches needed to be relocated?
If there was even a 1% chance, I felt like we should be in the conversation.
Charlotte continues to punch above its weight on major events, and we’ll keep looking for ways to elevate our position on the global stage.
Sometimes the answer is no.
But sometimes asking positions you for the next yes.