2014 GCB Media Kit

 Reach Upscale/Affluent Consumers, Business Owners, Executives and Decision-makers

 Align Your Corporate Identity with the Premier Quality Thought Leadership Platform for the Charlotte Regional Business Community 8/25/2014

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The Greater Charlotte Region is at the Epicenter of Economic Growth in the Carolinas

“Charlotte is becoming an important global hub for international trade—the premier (east coast) inland port city leveraging its strength in finance, energy, health care, education, entrepreneurship, manufacturing and logistics to earn world prominence. The result will be a vibrant future with greater regional prosperity and more jobs.�

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Reaching over 125,000 Readers Every Month in Print by Name at their Place of Business, and even more in Digital Print on laptops, tablets and mobile devices.

Readers with the highest average annual income‌higher than any other print or broadcast media in the Charlotte market. *Distributed throughout 16 counties‌12 in NC and 4 in SC *Extended Shelf Life - *Pass Along Values

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Real Stories about Real People Running Real Businesses in the Charlotte marketplace! Analyzing the dynamic effects of and advancing threshold strategies for surviving and surmounting disruptive technology.

Targeting Business Owners, Managers and Executives at nearly every business location with more than 7 employees in 16 counties!

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“Providing Thought Leadership in a Changing Business Environment�

Trending Topics Immigration International Trade Competitiveness Big Data Advanced Manufacturing Sustainability Deep Water Ports Post Panamax Ships Containers Southeast Ports Crescent Corridor Initiative National Gateway Panama Canal New Biology Agribusiness Health Care Reform

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Sales Strategies Legal Aspects Behavioral Health Global Access Air Quality Water Quality Trade Agreements Entrepreneurship Intermodal Centers Workforce Training Workforce Development Energy Power Production Research & Development Employee Benefits Insurance

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Available On All Platforms for Reading Anywhere!

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Reader Demographics Greater Charlotte Biz By the Numbers

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Sponsorship Opportunities  Support Your Community’s Thought Leadership Platform Making Possible Engagement and Dynamic Interaction Among All Members!  Align Your Corporate Identity With a Quality Transformative and Dynamic Platform Informing and Enlightening!

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Advertising Rates – Specifications – Shapes & Sizes

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More Specifications

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Greater Charlotte Biz Video

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