Charlotte Facts

Facts and figures about the Charlotte area that you may find surprising. Grateful acknowledgement to the Charlotte International PR Campaign, the provider of this information.

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Charlotte Stories

Stories about Charlotte's great quality of life, opportunities, history and community-building successes along with facts and figures. Download yours!

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Charlotte USA Regional Economic Overview

Find out what makes the Charlotte 16-county region continue to be a hot spot for growth, international relocation and ideally equipped to support an emerging energy hub and film industry.

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Essence of Charlotte

Explore Charlotte sights, places and people through this colorful photographic guide from the Charlotte Chamber.

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Thriving Center City Charlotte

Charlotte's uptown is a focal point of civic life, from the historic Square at Trade & Tryon where the city began to the burgeoning office, residential, cultural, dining, and entertainment district it has become, culminating as the host location for the 2012 Democratic National Convention.

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Charlotte Center City Partners

A key economic development partner in the central employment district for the City of Charlotte with businesses that range from design firms and retail shops in Historic South End to the government centers and financial, insurance, real estate, engineering and legal services companies that populate the growing skyline of Uptown Charlotte. We now have 70,000 workers in Uptown and South End. This is also a thriving and diverse urban neighborhood with more than 13,000 residents. Our neighborhoods boast gleaming, high-rise condos, stately turn-of-the-century Victorian homes, apartments, town homes and houses for singles and growing families as well as a healthy mix of affordable and subsidized housing.

Charlotte Chamber of Commerce

Economic, demographic, quality of life, economic development and relocation information, including contact information and links to further resources. The Charlotte Chamber is a membership, volunteer-led organization. Our vision is to make Charlotte the best place to run a business and to live. The Charlotte Chamber creates competitive advantage by growing the economy, advocating pro-business public policies, and delivering innovative programs and services.

2012 Official Visitor's Guide

View or order this year's official guide to Charlotte and explore the area before your arrive.

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Charlotte Culture Guide (Art, Science, History)

Public art walking tour podcast, museum exhibit schedules, performing arts, live music,historic sites, hands-on science opportunities and more. Find out what's going on around the newly completed $83 million Levine Cultural Campus and all over town.

Civic Engagement - Get Involved

People, non-profits, foundations, government, corporations, houses of faith and government connect to "imagine our tomorrow and act today" in Charlotte with Crossroads Charlotte and partners to build social capital and strength for civic engagement across the community. Connect to Hands On Charlotte to volunteer with a range of non-profits meeting critical community needs.

Delegate and Media Party Venues Guide

If you're a convention delegate or a member of the media and want to know more about the venues hosting the official Charlotte in 2012 Media Party at the NC Music Factory on Saturday, September 1 or the Delegate Welcome parties at twelve venues around Charlotte on Sunday, September 2, take a look at the Guide. These events are closed to convention delegates and media only.

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Discover Charlotte Video Tours

Welcome to Charlotte! Take short video tours of area shopping, adventure sports, dining, family fun, arts & culture opportunities.

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Public Art Walking Tour Map

Take a stroll around town and find a part of Charlotte's culture.

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Uptown Charlotte

Find your center in the heart of uptown Charlotte and in Historic South End. Farm to fork restaurants, museums, fine dining, live music and entertainment veunes from bowling to movies to the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, uptown Charlotte will surprise and delight.

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North Carolina Tourism

From the beautiful beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains to the world famous beaches of the Carolina cost, North Carolina offers a lifetime of travel experiences in one state. Wineries, historic sites, recreation, shopping all await anyone who wants to experience Southern hospitality first hand.

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