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31 minutes ago, Rufus said:

I wonder if this something where they can keep the JCP brand and convert a lot of the lower-end stores to that brand, and make Belk the more high-end brand? 

Thoughts?

That's definitely an option, but it sounds like the potential suitors are interested in just moving any surviving stores to Belk and getting rid of JCP completely. Trying to maintain two brands eliminates a lot of the efficiencies / cost savings. You have to have a marketing team for the JCP brand and the Belk brand for example, rather than just consolidate everything under one name and fire half the corporate marketing staff. 

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As a native (but no longer resident) of Charlotte, I've always harbored an antipathy to Atlanta--please, no arguments! It's just how I've felt since childhood, like a sports rivalry!  But I genuinely

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North Carolina is first in South to ban state funding for conversion therapy Gov. Roy Cooper signed an executive order calling the contentious practice "clinically and ethically inappropriate."

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Awesome.  Def half the 78 viewers are also checking UP right now.  At one point Lowe's was rumored to also be moving HQ from Mooresville to CLT proper.  Is that still in play with the new location, or

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60 area companies on the INC 5000 the fastest growing companies in US.  Many tech but wide and variable businesses.

Fastest growing firm in NC?  Not here but up in Orange County in Hillsborough 11th fastest growing company in the country

https://www.inc.com/profile/nugget

Charlotte firms in the INC 5000

https://charlotteregion.com/blog/2020/08/12/research-data/60-fast-growing-charlotte-region-companies-make-inc-5000/

 

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Unsure about how many jobs but good news nonetheless.  Danish software company names Charlotte as their US HQ. 

https://www.wraltechwire.com/2020/08/26/danish-open-source-firm-umbraco-picks-charlotte-for-us-headquarters/

Headquartered in Charlotte at Railyard temporarily at least  looks like 4 or so people right now and maybe 2 from Europe. 

https://umbraco.com/contact-us/

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19 minutes ago, KJHburg said:

dont know if this has been mentioned but catching up on my Biz Journals the $11 M bike and walking Rail Trail  bridge over 277 is 100% fully funded, engineering is 75% done and scheduled for completion in spring 2023.  

That’s going to be a minor game changing project imo. Couple that with the ped bridge over stonewall and hopefully they figure a way to get through the convention center. It would be awesome if the rail trail went to optimist hall. It would be ideal if it went to Noda as well. 

I know it’s easier said than done, but I feel like developers should sometimes bite the bullet and construct certain aspects of a project instead of initially value engineering. Materials and labor are always going to cost more later on.

But the rail trail connection from Southend to Uptown and vice versa is the most important key to bridging the 277 gap (other than a cap). 

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12 hours ago, CharlotteWkndBuzz said:

That’s going to be a minor game changing project imo. Couple that with the ped bridge over stonewall and hopefully they figure a way to get through the convention center. It would be awesome if the rail trail went to optimist hall. It would be ideal if it went to Noda as well. 

There's already a protected bike lane from the end of the rail trail under 277 on the north side on 12th St. that puts you on Brevard about 3 blocks from Optimist Hall. Also a nice stretch along the rails between the Parkwood lightrail stop and stops just short of Jordan Place where it will eventually connect to the XClt trail extension of the Little Sugar Creek greenway. There's just currently 1 apartment complex that has decent access to this area but at least 4 large apartment projects underway or planned that will all have trail access.

Honestly the worst connectivity part of the rail trail is through Uptown once this bridge is complete. There is technically a complete path but almost no way to ride through some of the stations without stopping and going around people waiting for the lightrail. It's just way too crowded and too narrow of a path

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52 minutes ago, rancenc said:

Intriguing!!  Who is this organization?  Where will it locate?  KJHburg you might have to start digging for information!!:tw_glasses:

https://www.wral.com/lawmakers-back-incentives-to-bring-sports-championship-employer-to-nc/19267486/

wonder if it is the US Tennis Association or some golf related organization?  USTA is based in White Plains NY high cost high regulation and many other issues.   Better weather in Pinehurst Southern pines area and lots of tennis there.  I guess we will see but most golf organizations are pretty happy in Florida or Texas as the PGA is moving to Frisco TX posh northern suburb of Dallas metroplex. 

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21 minutes ago, KJHburg said:

wonder if it is the US Tennis Association or some golf related organization?  USTA is based in White Plains NY high cost high regulation and many other issues.   Better weather in Pinehurst Southern pines area and lots of tennis there.  I guess we will see but most golf organizations are pretty happy in Florida or Texas as the PGA is moving to Frisco TX posh northern suburb of Dallas metroplex. 

What regulations are there in New York that would impact USTA?  Taxes, sure, but regulations?  It would be great to have them in NC though. 

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What regulations are there in New York that would impact USTA?  Taxes, sure, but regulations?  It would be great to have them in NC though. 

I guess I meant just any kind of local regulations if they wanted to expand there and foremost taxes.  Not sure if it is USTA but White Plains NY is a not a central location for the country

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I guess I meant just any kind of local regulations if they wanted to expand there and foremost taxes.  Not sure if it is USTA but White Plains NY is a not a central location for the country

Local regulations would be zoning and in most NC cities the zoning and design standards are not less demanding.  I know from having spent some time in Connecticut as a Planning Director.  The land use and design standards I work with in the Triangle are significantly more stringent.   What was easier was the availability of land, low-key public engagement, and a speedier review process.  Property taxes are higher, but you get what you pay for.  The schools and libraries are much better; they have a lot more transit and mobility options; seniors are treated better; and public facilities are nicer.   As my brother learned when he moved a factory from Maine to South Carolina, getting workers was harder -- basically too many weren't educated well enough to understand the technical manuals they needed to operate the equipment.  The company saved money on a tax break, but ended up having to pay for training and education.  

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60 area companies on the INC 5000 the fastest growing companies in US.  Many tech but wide and variable businesses.

Fastest growing firm in NC?  Not here but up in Orange County in Hillsborough 11th fastest growing company in the country

https://www.inc.com/profile/nugget

Charlotte firms in the INC 5000

https://charlotteregion.com/blog/2020/08/12/research-data/60-fast-growing-charlotte-region-companies-make-inc-5000/

 

Nugget is relocating to Butner, north of Durham on I-85.

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NC is one of the top states for people moving since the pandemic started and the 2 states most people are leaving NY and NJ.  none of this is a surprise to me look around and see the NY NJ license plates around town and they are not here on vacation.   

https://www.wraltechwire.com/2020/09/03/nc-among-top-migration-destinations-as-americans-flee-big-cities-during-covid-19/

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2 hours ago, KJHburg said:

NC is one of the top states for people moving since the pandemic started and the 2 states most people are leaving NY and NJ.  none of this is a surprise to me look around and see the NY NJ license plates around town and they are not here on vacation.   

https://www.wraltechwire.com/2020/09/03/nc-among-top-migration-destinations-as-americans-flee-big-cities-during-covid-19/

As long as they are not bringing in excessive amount of Corona "funk"!!:tw_confounded:

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