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Real Estate
$730,000. That’s the starting price for homes in Shea Homes’ new Huntersville community. The builder has two additional projects planned for the area, signaling continued residential growth in this fast-expanding Charlotte suburb. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Health
Novant Health was approved by the state to build a $346 million hospital project in Union County — read more from Charlotte Business Journal.
Sports
March Madness drove over $726 million in NC online sports betting. That’s nearly $76 million in gross wagering revenue and over $13 million in state taxes. More data here. (Business North Carolina)
Ranked
NC clocked in at No. 10 on a new WalletHub ranking of the best states for working from home. The report weighed factors like internet costs, home size, and cybersecurity, but we’d argue there’s one more metric that matters: great coffee shops for working.
Forestry
A federal court ruling found that the U.S. Forest Service violated the Endangered Species Act. The impact: Timber projects across WNC have been suspended, and the agency must address deficiencies in its endangered species analysis before activities can resume. (Carolina Public Press)
Revolution Medicines is hiring a Senior Oncology Account Manager ($150,000-$230,000) for a remote role covering the Charlotte, Winston-Salem, Asheville, and Knoxville territories. You would promote the company’s oncology therapies, build relationships with healthcare stakeholders, and drive market adoption of treatments targeting RAS-driven cancers. Apply on the company site.
Remote
Cato Networks is hiring a Director of Communications ($150,000-$200,000) for a remote role. The position will lead integrated communications strategy, strengthen media relationships, and elevate the company’s thought leadership within the cybersecurity industry. Apply online.
Network
Follow Dan Roselli on LinkedIn. A key player in Charlotte’s startup and fintech scene, he shares insights on investing, scaling companies, and building in the region.
Tech
Editor’s pick: Prompt Perfect. I don’t like to waste prompts, so this free extension is great for better results.
Try This
Got a product parents will tot-ally love? Add it to our upcoming Parents Gift Guide, publishing in May + June. Your product will be featured in our online guide where we’re highlighting products that make parenting easier. In other words: a little extra visibility to help your brand earn some serious parent points. Add your product.*
Number
50%. Layoffs in NC have increased by half in 2026, with more than 3,400 job cuts reported so far this year. A third of those layoffs were in Charlotte — that’s over a thousand layoffs before the end of Q2. (WSOCTV)
Events
Agenda
Editor’s Pick
Black in Business Expo | Saturday, April 25 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Johnson C. Smith University | Free | This flagship expo celebrates Black entrepreneurship and features panel discussions, workshops, live entertainment, and networking opportunities.
Tuesday, April 21
Women in Tech Forum | 8:15 a.m.-12 p.m. | Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte City Center | $50+
2730 E. W.T. Harris Blvd., Unit 201 | ~1,259 sqft | $2,100/month | Move-in-ready office suite with private offices, conference room, and reception area in University Commons Office Park with convenient access to I-485 and University City amenities.
Office, for sale
212–216 E. Park Ave. | 0.23 acres | $1.8 million | Dilworth/South End commercial property with city views and walkable access to the Rail Trail, offering strong redevelopment or owner-user potential in one of Charlotte’s most vibrant corridors.
Commercial, for sale
229 S. Fox St. | 0.22 acres | $875,000 | Owner-user or investment opportunity featuring an operating daycare facility in Charlotte, offering flexible commercial use potential in an established neighborhood.
Land, for sale
9144 Arrowpoint Blvd. | 84,564 sqft | Contact broker for pricing | Partially leased, four-story office building (Union Point) in South Charlotte with Class A amenities and repositioning potential near the I-77/I-485 interchange.
1515 W. 5th St. | 0.07 acres | $300,000 | Prime mixed-use development site in Charlotte’s Biddleville/West End corridor, zoned Neighborhood Center (NC) and located near the Bruns Avenue light rail station with skyline views and strong walkable urban potential.
Investement, for sale
3555 Northerly Rd. | 0.29 acres | $399,000 | Light industrial development site with ML-1 zoning, allowing for warehousing, distribution, and manufacturing uses near Uptown Charlotte with convenient access to I-85 and I-77.
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