Welcome to Charlotte
CATHARINE PAPPAS
Dickens Mitchener Relocation Director for 25+ years
Your Source for all things Charlotte! • Call her personal cell with any questions • (704) 661-2402 • cpappas@dickensmitchener.com
The Queen City, We Love to Call Home.
Core Values
OPEN TO NEW PEOPLE AND IDEAS
BOOMING CITY OF COMMERCE, HOLD ONTO SMALL-TOWN ROOTS & SWEET SOUTHERN CHARM
NEWCOMERS CAN GET INVOLVED QUICKLY
A “CAN DO” MENTALITY
COMMUNITY OF GIVERS: ARTS & SCIENCE COUNCIL AND UNITED WAY
BUSINESS LEADERSHIP ACTIVE IN COMMUNITY
Basic Demographics • CLT has one of the highest in-migration rates in nation • Metro Charlotte Population: 2.5 Million + • Charlotte Population: 872,498 16th largest US City • 100 Mile Radius Population: 7.4 Million • Cost of living: Charlotte is ranked #30 with 106.7 (2019) • Average Household Income $58,202 (2019)
Diversity
Diversity
Open to new people and idea Excellent fiscal management by local government keeps the taxes low and the quality of public service high.
Prudent & Equitable Taxes
Charlotte has the 10th lowest residential property tax compared to the largest city in each state
If you bought $300K house, taxes would be $2,550/year (tax rate is .85)
National Rankings for 2015-2018 (just to name a few)
uNo. 1 for Tech Jobs 2018 Comp TIA 2018 uNo. 1 Best State for Business 2018 Forbes uNo. 4 Fastest-growing Large City in America Census Bureau 2018 uNo. 5 Best Location-first city for movers Apartment List 2018 uNo. 6 Best Large City to Start a Business 2019 WalletHub uNo. 1 Highest Average Growth in Number of Small Businesses 2019 WalletHub uNo. 9 Best City for Business Startup 2018 WalletHub u Nominee for 2019 Forbes Best Places to Retire
CLT boasts 270 Fortune 500 operations, more than 1,300 companies that regionally employ 100 or more, and 6+ fortune 500 headquarters.
General Business Environment
Banking Powerhouse, financial hub
Highly developed and sophisticated international business environment. More than 950 foreign-owned companies in the metro area.
Charlotte’s 16-county region is the largest manufacturing center in North Carolina. The region accounts for more than a quarter of the state’s 9,500 manufacturing firms and 167,000 employees in this sector.
General Business Environment
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
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Air service with nonstop daily service to 175 destinations, including international service to Dublin, Frankfurt, Munich, Paris, London, Montreal, Toronto, Mexico City, Rome, Rio de Janeiro, Madrid and many Caribbean cities.
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700+ daily departures (2017)
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Sixth most active nationwide in operations (takeoffs and landings)
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Eighth nationwide in passenger enplanements
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Since 2002, the number of passenger enplanements has grown at an average annual rate of 5.7 percent (total) and 10.0 percent (international)
Upon completion of the US Airways / American Airlines merger, CLT will be the second-largest hub of the world’s largest airline
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
On the Go • Uptown served by Light Rail, Gold Rush trolley, 18 express & more than 30 local bus routes • 50 electric vehicle charging stations Uptown • 200 bikes & 24 bike share stations • Light rail connecting Uptown to UNC Charlotte main campus • Streetcar service of 1.5 mile line from Uptown to Novant Presbyterian Medical Center- Phase 2 Opens in 2019 • Bird, Lime, and Spin electric scooters available throughout Charlotte charging $1 to unlock and 15 cent per minute to ride
Recently Completed
Gold Line Streetcar • Phase I open: 6 stops, 1.5 mile starter line • Transportation Center to Novant Presbyterian Medical Center • Phase II under design, open 2019 • 2.5 mile extension, 11 more stations
Blue Line Light Rail Extension Under Construction • 9.3 miles, 11 stations • Connects Uptown to the Main Campus of UNC Charlotte.
Innovation & Excellence in Education Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS)
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CharlotteMecklenburg Schools (CMS)
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Quality & Growth •
CMS won the 2011 Broad Prize, which is presented annually to four school districts in the country for elevating their achievement levels. As a winner, the district received $250,000 in scholarships.
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CMS serves 148,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade.
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18th-largest district in the country, CMS has 175 schools and more than 19,000 employees
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CMS is big, but its national reputation comes from the outstanding education provided to each student in the district. CMS realizes that what works for one student may not work for another.
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CMS class size conforms to state requirements. The Equity Plus program in CMS lowers class sizes in schools with higher percentages of students living in poverty.
Top Quality Employees •
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CMS ranks fourth nationwide and second among school districts in N.C. for newly certified National Board teachers.
Above Average SAT Scores •
In 2013, 8,941 students graduated from the 28 Charlotte-Mecklenburg high schools. Last school year, CMS graduates earned more than $147 million in academic and athletic scholarships.
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Exceptional Magnet Programs
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International Student Presence •
165 languages spoken by students in district, students from more than 168 countries of origin
Private (non-public) schools and charter schools make up a significant part of Mecklenburg County’s educational landscape.
CharlotteMecklenburg Private & Charter Schools
In fact, over 25,000 students are enrolled in 89 private schools and charter schools in the county. This growing system includes elementary, middle and high schools with various religious affiliations as well as independent institutions.
Dickens Mitchener Relocation Department can provide detailed information & help coordinate school tours
Charlotte Region Higher Education
Higher Education u National & International Distinction uNotable Colleges & Universities: • Central Piedmont Community College • Davidson College • Johnson & Wales University • Johnson C. Smith University • Pfeiffer University • Queens University of Charlotte • The University of North Carolina at Charlotte • Wingate University • Winthrop University
Charlotte Region Medical Facilities
Two Hospital Systems Serving the region
Medical Facilities
Atrium
Novant
Main Hospital located downtown 7 additional facility located in outlying suburbs
Main Hospital located downtown 8 additional facilities
Alive with Arts & Culture Cultural Organizations: u Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte u Bechtler Museum of Modern Art u Carolina Raptor Center u Carolina Voices u Charlotte Ballet u Charlotte Children’s Choir u Charlotte Civic Orchestra u Charlotte Museum of History u Charlotte Symphony u Charlotte Trolley, Inc. u Children’s Theatre of Charlotte u Clayworks u Community Arts Project u Community School of the Arts
u Davidson Community Players u Discovery Place u Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Art u Historic Latta Plantation u Historic Rosedale Plantation u Levine Museum of the New South u The Light Factory Contemporary Museum of Photography & Film u McColl Center for Visual Art u The Mint Museum of Art u Opera Carolina u Theatre Charlotte u Wing Haven Gardens & Bird Sanctuary
Alive with Arts & Culture Performing Arts Facilities
• Knight Theater • N.C. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center • Ovens Auditorium • Spirit Square
Alive with Arts & Culture Additional Facilities uConcert facilities (everything from outdoor amphitheaters, pavilions seating thousands to small, intimate settings.) uNASCAR Hall of Fame
Sensational Sports & Recreation
Sensational Sports & Recreation u NFL Carolina Panthers – Bank of America Stadium u NBA Charlotte Hornets u NASCAR/ NASCAR Hall of Fame u PGA Golf event Wells Fargo Championship u AAA Baseball – The Charlotte Knights –New BB&T Ballpark u Minor League Hockey-Checkers u Major League Hockey Raleigh-Hurricanes u Lacrosse – Charlotte Hounds u Soccer – Charlotte Eagles & Lady Eagles u Roller Derby
First Class Tourism Facilities & Robust Recreational Options • U.S. National Whitewater Center • Carolinas Amusement Park • Mecklenburg County Park & Rec Dept. • Golf • Skiing • Fishing • Hunting • Multiple YMCA facilities • Charlotte-Meck Aquatic Center
Affordable Market
Charlotte’s Neighborhoods
Urban Sleek – New developments have taken off along the light rail. Southeast booming with nearly 3000+ apartments units under construction
Historic & Established – Charlotte’s older neighborhoods are kept in pristine condition. The homes are situated on treeshaded streets, gorgeous lawns, with nearby churches, parks.
Waterfront Developments & Recreational Living – Catawba River, Lake Norman and Lake Wylie provide exciting housing opportunities where you can escape from busy areas of the booming business district
Any Questions?
Enjoy Your Visit in the Queen City