Charlotte Regional Business Alliance

Charlotte Regional Business Alliance One economic enterprise for one region with one dream of prosperity for all.

12 meetings. 5 days. The CLT Alliance's Rob Buddo just wrapped a business development mission to Germany and Austria, fo...
06/15/2026

12 meetings. 5 days.

The CLT Alliance's Rob Buddo just wrapped a business development mission to Germany and Austria, focused on medtech and advanced manufacturing across Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Salzburg, and the Bavaria and Upper Austria regions. The team attended Battery Show Europe in Stuttgart, where we learned about battery manufacturing and EV production in the region.

Thanks to Robert Long with Chester County Economic Development and Jason Flora with Rock Hill Economic Development for joining us on this trip!

Small businesses are a major job creator for the Charlotte Region. According to 2022 data, the small business sector sup...
06/11/2026

Small businesses are a major job creator for the Charlotte Region. According to 2022 data, the small business sector supports over 564,000 jobs. That is more than 40% of our region's entire workforce.

When small businesses grow, our whole community benefits. Dive into the data in our latest Small Business Analysis Report: https://bit.ly/4wOm5VP

Last week, we took the Charlotte Region's priorities to Washington for the annual Washington, D.C. Fly-In. Investors spe...
06/08/2026

Last week, we took the Charlotte Region's priorities to Washington for the annual Washington, D.C. Fly-In.

Investors spent two days meeting with members of Congress and federal agency leaders, participating in panels on transportation, affordability, and the current federal landscape, then taking those conversations directly to Capitol Hill.

Read more about the trip here: https://bit.ly/43ojmFf

Thank you to our sponsors: AT&T, Coca-Cola Consolidated, Martin Marietta, The McIntosh Law Firm, P.C., Nucor, and UNC Charlotte.

The Charlotte Region has added an eighth Fortune 500 company to its roster with the release of the 2026 Fortune 500 rank...
06/04/2026

The Charlotte Region has added an eighth Fortune 500 company to its roster with the release of the 2026 Fortune 500 rankings. Ingersoll Rand climbed 15 spots to debut on the Fortune 500 at No. 494.

Learn which company earned its first-ever Fortune 1000 appearance: https://bit.ly/4uMWon9

Last week, the CLT Alliance's Tracy Dodson took the stage at an Axios Live event in Charlotte for a conversation about t...
06/03/2026

Last week, the CLT Alliance's Tracy Dodson took the stage at an Axios Live event in Charlotte for a conversation about the Charlotte Region's economic future. In front of a room of business owners, executives, and policy leaders at Bank of America Tower, she spoke about the region's growth and what's being done to sustain the momentum. She also spoke about the partnerships already in place to bring more jobs here.

Here's a recap of the conversation: https://bit.ly/4o0XkBQ

📸: Corrie Huggins for Axios

Did you know that small businesses make up 91.3% of all businesses in the 15-county Charlotte Region? 🏢From local tech s...
06/01/2026

Did you know that small businesses make up 91.3% of all businesses in the 15-county Charlotte Region? 🏢

From local tech startups to family-owned construction firms, small businesses are the true engine of our regional economy. Read our full 2026 Analysis of the Small Business Landscape to see why we are empowering these essential businesses to thrive: https://bit.ly/4wOm5VP

What a great time in University City. ✨Last week, we brought investors together at Vanguard's new campus for a conversat...
05/28/2026

What a great time in University City. ✨

Last week, we brought investors together at Vanguard's new campus for a conversation about one of the Charlotte Region's fastest-evolving corridors. The Investor Quarterly Meeting featured a powerhouse panel exploring the growth, talent, and transformation reshaping University City. From anchor employers and major developments to the pipeline connecting UNC Charlotte to the regional workforce, the conversation covered what it really takes to design a destination.

Thank you to our incredible panelists:
- Jennifer Manry, Divisional CIO, Vanguard
- Todd Collins, CEO, Red Hill Ventures
- Sarah Hind, Principal, Head of Advice South & Interim Head of Distribution Enablement, Vanguard
- Rod Banks, Senior VP, Philanthropy and Community Impact, Wells Fargo

And a huge thank you to Dean Richard Buttimer of UNC Charlotte Belk College of Business for moderating such a dynamic discussion.

05/28/2026

This is what happens when our community comes together. Thank you, Foundation For The Carolinas!

"Mayor Vi Lyles has been a strong, balanced, and consensus-driving leader for the Charlotte Region, helping guide our co...
05/07/2026

"Mayor Vi Lyles has been a strong, balanced, and consensus-driving leader for the Charlotte Region, helping guide our community through a period of tremendous growth. During her time as mayor, Charlotte-Mecklenburg has added 22,851 jobs and $2.13 billion in capital investment. Most recently, her leadership and vision were instrumental in passing the Mecklenburg County transportation referendum," said CLT Alliance President and CEO Robert McCutcheon.

“As the first Black woman to be elected mayor of Charlotte, Mayor Lyles has had a lasting impact on this community and its future. Throughout her time in office, she demonstrated a remarkable ability to build partnerships and move important work forward. The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance is grateful for her years of service and dedication to strengthening the Charlotte Region's position as a leading business destination. We wish her well in her next chapter."

Thank you, Mayor Lyles! More: https://bit.ly/49ybaFE

This week, we hosted the 2026 CLT Alliance Leadership Summit at The Pearl — an afternoon with some of the Charlotte Regi...
05/06/2026

This week, we hosted the 2026 CLT Alliance Leadership Summit at The Pearl — an afternoon with some of the Charlotte Region's sharpest business minds. The conversations touched on health care, growth, cybersecurity, and what keeps this region competitive.

Thank you to everyone who was part of the Leadership Summit, and to our event sponsors who helped make it possible. 📸 A few highlights from the afternoon ⬇️

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