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We’re highlighting local business podcasts, local voices, and resources shaping the conversation — and why they matter. The Best of Charlotte Podcast | Produced by Charlotte Magazine, this series occasionally features business leaders and explores industries driving Charlotte’s economy.
The Charlotte Ledger Podcast | From The Charlotte Ledger, this podcast breaks down local business news, economic trends, and interviews with leaders shaping the city.
North Carolina Business Minds | Triad, Charlotte, and Triangle Business Journals’ podcast dives into breaking news and interviews with local leaders.
The Voice of Business in the Charlotte Region | For more local insights from Charlotte Business Journal, tune into this podcast which features discussions on resiliency, future-proofing, and driving economic prosperity.
Carolina Commercial Real Estate Connection | A regularly updated Charlotte-based podcast covering CRE deals, development trends, and insights from brokers and investors across the region
News Notes
News Notes
Civic
The Mecklenburg County Tax Referendum is a go. The one percent sales tax increase is expected to generate $19.4 billion over 30 years for public transportation improvements.
Tech
Corning and Meta broke ground on a $6 billion partnership to expand Corning’s Hickory-area fiber plant, creating 1,000 jobs. The facility will supply fiber for Meta’s AI data centers, boosting North Carolina’s role in the global fiber-optic supply chain and supporting the state’s growing tech and data center hub. (WCNC)
Development
A large mixed-use development may be coming to the South End area. Trident Strategic Partners is looking to rezone 19 acres at 601 W. Summit Ave. The plan is to build in three to four phases over up to 10 years.
Network
Charlotte Community TechDay returns Thursday, April 23, and will feature live demos and STEM workshops. Interested in showcasing your business? Apply to be an exhibitor by Thursday, April 9.
Transit
We have an update on the I-77 expansion proposal: the $3.2 billion toll-lane project is expected to require demolishing fewer than 100 homes. Final design and bid group selection are both slated for late 2027. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Real Estate
A home in Davidson just sold for $7.2 million — making it the most expensive sale on record for the town. Checks out: 28036 is one of the wealthiest ZIP codes in the Charlotte area. But it’s not to be beat by 28207. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Biz
PulteGroup is expanding in the Charlotte metro with plans for seven new communities totaling more than 1,400 homes. Pricing will range from the mid-$300,000s for townhomes to about $1 million for single-family homes. (Business North Carolina)
Number
9%. That’s roughly how much Mecklenburg County’s population has grown over the last five years, making it No. 2 in numerical growth in NC. Dive into the data. (Business North Carolina)
Jobs
Aecon Group is hiring a Manager of Project Engineering in Charlotte, with a salary range of $150,000 to $200,000. The role focuses on leading engineering and design for power generation infrastructure projects.
Watch
You know what I’ve been loving? Newsletter Editor Maria teamed up with GVLtoday for “Top Chef” recaps. They’re breaking down “Top Chef: Carolinas” each week, sharing behind-the-scenes fun facts, local food insights, and pro tips from across the region.
Events
Agenda
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Editor’s Picks
Networking Night | SouthPark | 6-8 p.m. | Hyatt Centric Charlotte SouthPark | Free | A casual drop-in networking event for professionals to connect and build relationships without a structured agenda.
Subto Real Estate Meetup | 6-8 p.m. | 1030 Woodward Ave. | Free | Spark genuine collaborations at this recurring meet up.
110 East Office Tower | 370,000 sqft | Contact broker for pricing | New 23-story, transit-oriented office tower in Charlotte’s South End with state-of-the-art design and integrated retail in a high-growth mixed-use corridor.
3541 Randolph Rd. | 5,711 sqft | $30/sqft (full service) | Class B office sublease in the Wendover Building with flexible layout and central Midtown location near major retail and business corridors.
5200 77 Center Dr., #300 | 8,453 sqft | $27/sqft (full service) | Class A office space in the Exchange building with modern renovations, flexible layouts, and convenient access to major Charlotte business corridors.
Retail, for sale
11041 Golf Links Dr. N. | 1,466 sqft | $2,105,000 | Single-tenant NNN ground lease investment with long-term corporate tenancy (Harris Teeter Fuel), offering stable cash flow in a high-growth, affluent Charlotte retail corridor.
Mixed use, for sale
River’s Edge Station | 1,200–33,000 sqft | Contact broker for pricing | New construction development delivering Q2 2026 with retail, office, and medical space, located near Riverbend Village with strong residential density and access to I-485 and Hwy 16.
What does the “2% rule” in commercial real estate typically suggest?
A. A property should appreciate 2% annually B. Monthly rent should equal ~2% of the purchase price C. Expenses should not exceed ~2% of revenue D. Vacancy rates should stay below 2%
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