Charlotte Regional Business Alliance

08/06/2026

The 2026 Intern CLT Program has officially wrapped up, and what a summer it’s been in the Region!

Over the past few months, interns dove headfirst into everything our vibrant city has to offer, combining career-building opportunities with plenty of summer fun. From an exclusive sports executive chat and rail trail exploration to an interactive lunch and learn, they networked, leveled up their skills, and unlocked exciting new opportunities along the way.

A huge thank-you to our platinum sponsors: Coca-Cola Consolidated, Duke Energy , TTX Company and our gold partner, McKenney's, Inc. for believing in and investing back into Charlotte’s future talent.

As this year’s program comes to a close, we can’t wait to see the lasting impact these bright minds will make.

08/03/2026

GROWTH REPORT: In Q2 2026, the Charlotte Region recorded $751M in announced capital investment.
- This is up from $434.6M in Q1
- 11 of the 15 project announcements were in the manufacturing and distribution industries
- Q2 saw more than 2,900 announced jobs

Check out our latest growth report: https://bit.ly/42O4QpN

07/28/2026

Congratulations to the 60 graduates of !

This year's Emerging Business Leaders cohort just completed the seven-month immersive leadership program, sharpening the skills that will shape Charlotte's workforce for years to come.

It's a milestone worth celebrating! Learn more about EBL here: https://bit.ly/4fZUaMc

07/23/2026

135 people move to the Charlotte Region every single day, and they're reshaping the job market, housing, and infrastructure planning across the region's 16 counties.
People consistently choose the Charlotte Region over its peers, and the numbers prove it. Take a look at how we stack up against some of the country's largest cities: https://bit.ly/44FHZhk

07/22/2026

07/14/2026

The Carolinas have quietly become one of America's most compelling destinations for global business, and the Charlotte Region anchors that rise.
More than 1,000 foreign firms from 48 countries now operate here, spanning manufacturing to U.S. headquarters. Since 2020, the region has landed 140+ FDI projects, generating over $4B in capital investment and 14,000 new jobs.
Every new company strengthens the ecosystem for the next, including specialized suppliers, multilingual talent, and global-ready professional services. That depth makes the region more competitive with every company that arrives.

Read more in our Charlotte Business Journal article: https://bit.ly/3RvuPQY

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), a financial services firm headquartered in Japan, announced it is establishing its second U.S. headquarters in Charlotte and will add 2,000 new jobs to the Queen City. SMBC is just one of several high-profile foreign firms that have chosen the Charlotte re...

07/09/2026

North Carolina landed at No. 2 in this year's America's for Business rankings from CNBC, continuing its run as one of the top-ranked states in the nation. South Carolina didn't crack the top 10 overall, but it stood out in a couple of the underlying metrics:

-NC's economy ranked best in the nation
-NC's workforce ranked No. 3
-NC's technology/innovation and business friendliness both ranked No. 8
-SC's economy ranked No. 6
-SC's workforce ranked No. 8

Dive into the rankings: https://bit.ly/4gqO1cN

07/06/2026

07/06/2026

For the third time in four years, North Carolina won Area Development's Platinum Shovel Award, which recognizes national excellence in economic development. Among the publication's spotlighted projects were Scout Motors in Charlotte and Jabil in Salisbury.

South Carolina also received the Silver Shovel Award, demonstrating consistent, strategic ex*****on that builds economic strength.

Details at the link in bio.

07/02/2026

The CLT Alliance just won a Mac Conway Award for Economic Development Excellence from Site Selection Magazine, which recognized us as one of the top 20 regional economic development groups in the country. Site Selection pointed to several major project wins across the bi-state region as proof of our industry range.
And there's more: the Charlotte Metro climbed to No. 6 in Site Selection's Sustainability Rankings this year, up three spots from last year.
Great things are happening in the Charlotte Region!
More: https://bit.ly/4eQij7H