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JCSU holding ‘cyber summit’ for young voters during DNC
Johnson C. Smith University is making a statement during the Democratic National Convention by hosting the first ever cyber summit. The university is teaming up with the Congressional Black Caucus Institute to energize and engage young voters. Several big names, including actress Alfre Woodard, are helping to promote the event. ...
City Council hoping to play on DNC video to attract more businesses
The Charlotte City Council hopes to bring in more companies with more jobs and they want to use the spotlight being shined on the city by the Democratic National Convention. Karen Lawrence thought her business would play some role in the DNC, but she never expected the role she landed. ...
Red Ventures plans to hire hundreds over next 3 months
Red Ventures, which is headquartered in Charlotte, said it plans to hire more than 400 employees by July. The technology company will bring nearly 200 of the new jobs to its Charlotte area headquarters. “We have significant hiring needs due to our unprecedented company growth; it's a good problem to ...
Residents see changes in city’s Belmont neighborhood
Roughly 10 years and $10 million are turning around what was once one of Charlotte's roughest neighborhoods. The city gave Belmont Seigle Point homes, new sidewalks and lights, and new artistic gateways. Neighbors say Belmont's still not perfect. You see boarded-up buildings, graffiti and bars on windows. Plus, Eyewitness News ...
Company announces expansion in Charlotte
More than 100 new jobs are coming to Charlotte when a data center expands. The chamber announced Wednesday that Peak 10 is expanding to a 66,000 square-foot facility in the University Research Park in north Charlotte, creating 100 construction jobs and 30 tech jobs down the road. CEO Dave Jones ...
500 vets, homeless helped at Hickory clinic
More than 500 veterans and homeless people across western North Carolina got some much needed help in Hickory on Friday. An event called The Foothills Homeless Veterans Stand Down was held at the American Legion fairgrounds along U.S. 70. Veterans and homeless people in the area had access to medical, ...
City’s first energy incubator opens in uptown
Entrepreneurs in the energy industry now have help getting their companies off the ground in Charlotte. The city's first energy incubator, called Charlotte Joules, opened Friday in the Packard Place in uptown. Business owners will find help finding funding and even coaching from other company leaders. Rick Sabath started his ...
CPCC offers program for development of high-tech manufacturing skills
A special program at Central Piedmont Community College will attract more overseas companies to Charlotte. It will also put CPCC students a step above students at other community colleges across the country in very specific, high-tech manufacturing skills. The program, which provides something called IHK-certification, gives students the exact same ...
Charlotte makes list of top cities for energy-efficient buildings
Charlotte made the list of the top 25 cities with the greatest number of energy-efficient buildings that earned the EPA’s Energy Star certification in 2011. Charlotte ranked 17th on the list. The EPA said Energy Star-labeled buildings in the city achieved significant reductions in their energy bills and greenhouse gas ...
Return of NASCAR races to local speedway brings hope, economic boost
Officials say the return of NASCAR races to a local speedway is bringing hope and an economic boost to the community. Saturday, thousands are expected to fill the Rockingham Speedway for the Twin 75's, featuring the UARA late model series and the Frank Kimmel Street Stock Nationals. Then on Sunday, the ...
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