CHARLOTTE BUSINESS

Charlotte Industry News

Industry in Charlotte runs on sector performance, supply chain shifts and regulatory changes, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting takes in the ways markets shift and how disruptions change the regional economic landscape.

Financial Firms Expand in Charlotte, Adding Jobs

Financial Firms Expand in Charlotte, Adding Jobs

Six financial services companies are projected to add 4,200 to 4,500 jobs in Charlotte, with technology roles taking a larger share.

Live Poll

Do you think Charlotte's economy is getting better for people like you?


Healthcare

Healthcare

R.J. Leeper Ranks No. 3 Among Charlotte Black-Owned Firms

The Charlotte construction company reported $173.5 million in 2025 revenue, placing third on the Charlotte Business Journal's 2026 list.

R.J. Leeper Ranks No. 3 Among Charlotte Black-Owned Firms

Construction

Live Poll

Do you believe city-led business training programs effectively prepare local companies for future economic opportunities?

Construction

Charlotte Launches Skilled to Build Training Program

The city initiative aims to help small businesses compete for local construction contracts.

Charlotte Launches Skilled to Build Training Program

Manufacturing

Live Poll

Should the U.S. prioritize investments in domestic recycling infrastructure to reduce import dependence?

Manufacturing

Aluminum Association Hosts Casthouse Safety Workshop

Industry leaders gathered in Charlotte to improve training for molten aluminum handling and casting operations.

Aluminum Association Hosts Casthouse Safety Workshop

Retail

Live Poll

Do you prefer stores that offer interactive digital tools and demo stations while you shop?

Retail

Bath & Body Works Opens Feel Good Store

The new experiential retail concept debuts at Charlotte's SouthPark Mall.

Bath & Body Works Opens Feel Good Store

Consumer Goods

Live Poll

Do you trust online-only food startups to maintain quality as they expand into national retail stores?

Consumer Goods

Chici Mama Expands Retail Presence Into Wegmans

The Charlotte-based dried mango brand is moving into brick-and-mortar stores after initial online growth.

Chici Mama Expands Retail Presence Into Wegmans

More in Industry

This section follows sector performance, supply chain shifts, regulatory changes and market consolidation. Reporting reaches across the city and the communities around it. Charlotte relies heavily on financial services and logistics hubs which creates distinct vulnerabilities when national markets shift. Regulatory adjustments and workforce availability remain the primary factors shaping how these sectors develop.