.Life. In Balance.
If you re considering Charlotte USA as a place to relocate your business, you re in good company. In the past decade, more than 9,000 new firms have opened in our 16-county region, which covers portions of both North and South Carolina.These companies have created over 77,000 new jobs and invested over $7 billion in new facilities. What s so enticing about Charlotte USA? We can sum it up in one word. Balance. No other region provides such a perfect blend of business strength, accessibility and quality of life.together, these features make Charlotte USA one of the fastest-growing and most desirable areas in the country.
Home to Over 300 Fortune 500 Companies From construction to communications, from financial services to high technology, business is booming in Charlotte USA. By design, we ve created one of the most welcoming business environments you ll find anywhere.we encourage strong public-private partnerships and we have powerful incentives for companies that move or expand facilities here. We also provide businesses with a skilled and growing labor pool, fueled by the numerous colleges and universities located here, and by the steady migration of people into the region. As evidence of our corporate commitment, Fortune magazine recently named Charlotte USA #1 in pro-business attitude. And Business Facilities magazine ranked us third on its 2003 list of Best Cities for Corporate Headquarters. Need we say more?
As the fifth largest bank holding company in the United States, Wachovia is proud to make its headquarters in Charlotte USA. For almost a century, we have been a part of this dynamic region and we have benefited tremendously from its balanced growth. Today, due in part to the area s exceptional quality of life, we have attracted some of the most talented people in the world to work with us. I can t think of a better place for business to call home. G. Kennedy Thompson President and Chief Executive Officer Wachovia Corporation CHARLOTTE USA A Quick Business Brief Second largest financial center in the U.S. Home to two of the nation s top four banks Nine Fortune 500 companies are headquartered here Top U.S. city in foreign firms growth Sixth largest trading area in the nation Second in the nation in number of new factories opened during the 1990s Among the top five U.S. cities in expansion of existing facilities Business Strength
Over 500 Flights Daily from our International Airport As one of the nation s major transportation centers, Charlotte USA has an infrastructure that's ideal for commerce.whether you re shipping goods to Singapore or catching a last-minute flight to the West Coast, we can link you and your business with any destination worldwide. Our airport, Charlotte/Douglas International Airport, is one of the busiest in the world. Our region is also served by a consolidated rail system, several major interstate highways and direct water access.we re considered an inland port facility, with quick access via rail or truck to several deep sea ports along the Atlantic Coast. By land, air or sea, Charlotte USA offers the accessibility your business needs today and tomorrow.
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When you walk through Charlotte/Douglas International Airport, you ll see our signature rocking chairs a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of one of the world s busiest airports. In our region, we realize that convenient access to markets around the country and around the world is absolutely essential for business. And we've worked hard to provide that, in every way possible. Jerry Orr Aviation Director Charlotte/Douglas International Airport CHARLOTTE USA On The Move Distribution hub for the fifth-largest urban region in the U.S. More flights per capita than almost any other U.S. region World s 39th largest airport in total passengers Served by nine of the nation s top 10 trucking companies Part of the nation s 8th largest trucking center Home to an inland intermodal terminal operated by the North Carolina State Ports Authority At the center of the largest consolidated rail system in the country Served by four interstate highways (I-40,I-77,I-485 and I-85) Within a 24-hour drive of more than 56% of the nation s population Located midway on the East Coast between New York City and Miami, Florida Accessibility
One of the Best Places to Live in America Let s set the laptops and business plans aside for a moment.we appreciate the fact that you and your employees have a life outside of work. And it s this very consideration quality of life that makes the balance in Charlotte USA so complete. Some people are drawn to our gorgeous fourseason climate, a welcome change from the cold gray skies or blistering year-round heat of other regions. Others appreciate the cosmopolitan lifestyle that offers major-league sports, active nightlife and nationally recognized cultural attractions. Still others fall in love with the charming rural areas and quaint small towns where life moves just a little slower. Urban or rural, you ll find quality schools, excellent healthcare, a strong sense of community and a surprisingly affordable cost of living. It s all waiting for you in Charlotte USA. We have scenic mountains to the west and wonderful ocean beaches to the east another sign that everything here is in perfect balance.
Quality of life is not something that happens by accident; it s something that is created and nurtured by people who live in a region. Charlotte USA is fortunate to have a strong base of individuals and companies who give generously to our cultural community. Thanks to their support, we are number one in workplace fundraising for the arts nationwide. That s a major reason why we enjoy such a rewarding quality of life. CHARLOTTE USA The Life Balance Sheet #2 on Money magazine s list of Best Places to Live in America in 2002 Home to NFL s Carolina Panthers, NBA s Charlotte Bobcats, PGA TOUR s Wachovia Championship, the Greater Hickory Classic at Rock Barn,WNBA s Charlotte Sting, Triple A baseball s Charlotte Knights, ECHL s Charlotte Checkers,Three NASCAR Winston Cup events and the Carolina Cobras #1 in fundraising for the arts and sciences 28 colleges and universities Over 100 public and private golf courses Over 1,770 miles of shoreline on eight lakes Average annual temperature: 61 degrees F Average annual days of sunshine: 214 Quality of Life Harriet Sanford President and Chief Executive Officer Arts & Science Council
We d like to. show you more. As you can see, we re proud of everything Charlotte USA has to offer. And we re eager to show everything we can do to attract, retain and help expand your business. To find out more, please call the Charlotte Regional Partnership at 800.554.4373 or visit charlotteusa.com. We hope you ll visit the region in person for a firsthand look at Charlotte USA.We ve found that once people stand beneath these beautiful Carolina blue skies, they never want to leave.
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