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💼 Jobs incoming
Romare Bearden Park offers visitors the chance to see artwork + patches of green in Uptown. | Photo by CLTtoday
Charlotte’s job market is getting a major boost. Two companies — Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC) and Capital Jobs — announced plans to expand in Uptown, bringing a combined 2,600 new jobs over the next decade.
SMBC is one of Japan’s biggest banks. Plans to open its second US headquarters include investing over $50 million in the Queen City by 2028 and creating 2,000 jobs by 2032. About 1,800 people are anticipated to be hired locally.
Capital Group also announced it will open its East Coast operations hub in Uptown, creating 600 jobs over 12 years and a capital investment of at least $60 million. The company will hire for software, data and AI engineering, marketing, and more.
Unlimited visits to Biltmore House, gardens, grounds, and Antler Hill Village & Winery
Discounts on special events like Luminere and Candlelight Christmas Evenings
Free entry for your children (age 16 and under)
Passholder-only events
Visit Biltmore this spring as the gardens bloom with this special limited-time offer. Passholders can experience the estatein every season, again and again.
Pennsylvania-based developer Toll Brothers will build over a dozen townhomes less than a mile from SouthPark Mall. The homes along Fairview Road will have three bedrooms, two-car garages, and open-concept floor plans. Construction is set to start in the fall, with sales opening later this year. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Transit
Service disruptions are coming to the CATS Blue Line in South End. Starting on Sunday, April 19, trains will share a single track through Friday, April 24 to support construction of the new South End Station. (WCNC)
Outdoors
Nominations are open for the City of Charlotte’s Crown Tree Awards. The awards celebrate the Queen City’s trees and the organizations working to preserve their growth. Bonus: Anyone aged 7 to 17 can submit a drawing for the new “Draw a Charlotte Tree” category.
Sports
Charlotte FC and Coca-Cola Consolidated will host the fifth annual Military Cup tonight at 6 p.m. at the Atrium Health Performance Park. More than 100 veterans and acting duty personnel will compete for the chance to win the coveted Charlotte FC Military Cup trophy.
Community
The new indoor pavilion at Park Road Park is complete. To celebrate, Mecklenburg County is hosting an open house at 4 p.m. on Monday, April 13, to showcase its amenities, like the lobby, terrace, catering kitchen, and plans for public art.
Real Estate
Want a piece of Charlotte history? Mecklenburg County and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission are searching for a new owner for the historic Torrence-Lytle School complex in Huntersville. The school was built in 1937, and received a new roof and structural repairs last year.
Plan Ahead
How would you like to watch the latest episode of “Top Chef” with three of the cheftestants? Few tickets are left for Monday’s free watch party at Sweet Lew’s, where chefs Anthony Jones, Duyen Ha, and Oscar Diaz will share their dishes from the episode. The event starts at 8 p.m.
Try This
Tickets are on sale now for the 21st annual Charlotte Squawks. The show combines Charlotte news and culture, “Saturday Night Live"-style skits, and music to keep you laughing. The show runs June 4-28, and tends to sell out.
Pro Tip
Never hit the hiking trail without the essentials. This functional waist pack features a built-in bottle holder, large main compartment, and multiple zipper pockets to keep water, snacks, and safety gear organized and within reach. Bonus: it’s under $25.*
Learn
When money gets tight and prices keep climbing, cutting back can feel overwhelming. The good news? You don’t have to do everything at once. Start with this list of money-saving strategies and pick one or two to begin. Even small changes can make a meaningful difference.*
Event Spotlight
The five-course meal at Community Matters Cafe will be paired with four mocktails.
Photo via Rachel Sutherland Communications
How does a MICHELIN-recommended dinner sound? The teams behind Guard and Grace — the highly anticipated steakhouse coming to Queensbridge Collective — and Community Matters Cafe are partnering for a one-night, five-course meal to support the Life Skills Program at Charlotte Rescue Mission. My favorite part of the evening: You’ll be able to sit anywhere and build connections with fellow attendees.
The Buy
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🚿 Turn your shower into an aromatherapy escape with this top-rated pack of shower steamers.
🧦 When you’re craving comfort + relaxation, don this heated blanket hoodie.
This weekend is the Heritage Invitational at Ten Tenths Motor Club at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Today, NASCAR legends and vintage Indy cars will take the track in what’s sure to be a thrilling race! I’ll also be there, getting an exclusive look inside one of the race cars, and taking a speedy lap around the track.
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