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Charlotte says transit tax will spark job influx. It's got a plan for them
Charlotte is launching a free course to prepare small businesses for what the city says will be a massive influx of construction-related jobs anticipated across the region. The Skilled to Build initiative aims to keep jobs and dollars local by training companies on everything they need to know to compete for large contracts. The first cohort will launch in 2027. “When small businesses are successful, Charlotte’s economy is successful,” said Alban Burney, the Skilled to Build program manager. Mecklenburg County voters approved a 1% sales tax increase last year to support road and transit improvements. The tax went into effect July 1 and will generate an estimated $19.4 billion over several decades to fund the transportation projects. A city report earlier this year found demand will exceed local labor capacity by 2030. And if current market conditions persist, local businesses could only build about half of those projects when construction demand peaks around 2040. Skilled to Build will try to bridge those gaps by ensuring entrepreneurs are aware of the upcoming opportunities and are prepared once they arrive, Burney said. How will Skilled to Build work? The city hired a local vendor to design a small business readiness curriculum that
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4 Restaurant Chains Closing North Carolina Locations in 2026
Flavor Hills opened its Durham restaurant in December 2025. Then in mid-August 2026, the brand shut that restaurant and its Downtown Raleigh location, effective immediately. Here are the restaurant chains that have already closed or are closing North Carolina locations in 2026. 1. Hickory Tavern. Hickory Tavern, the Charlotte-born sports...
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RK Investors Lands $81M Construction Loan for 299-Unit Charlotte Rental Community
An RK Investors-led team obtained an $81 million construction loan for Sutherland at Piper Glen, a 299-unit multifamily development underway in Charlotte’s Piper Glen neighborhood. The financing was provided by Western-Southern Life Insurance Company. The financing was arranged by Nate Sittema, Kristen Reilley and Elliott Voreis with CBRE’s Debt...
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Cavender’s Boot City Brings Western Wear to Carolina Pavilion in Charlotte
Cavender’s Boot City is coming to Carolina Pavilion at 9567 South Boulevard in Charlotte, where the Western wear retailer will occupy part of the former Conn’s Home Plus space. CBJ Newsroom announced the lease on Instagram, reporting that the addition is part of an effort to strengthen the tenant mix at the more than 700,000-square-foot shopping center.
Tega Cay Sun
5068 Gladiola Way, Tega Cay, SC
Located in the highly desirable Lake Ridge community of Tega Cay, South Carolina, this beautifully updated 5-bedroom, 4-bath home offers approximately 3,200 square feet on an oversized 0.20-acre corner lot, complete with sidewalks and walking trails throughout the neighborhood. Built in 2010 and freshly painted throughout, this move-in-ready home showcases a bright, modern feel, highlighted...
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275-Unit Sycamore at Monroe Apartments Rising Near Expressway With $48M Loan
A 275-apartment development called Sycamore at Monroe is under construction along Morgan Mill Road south of the Monroe Expressway, with the project entity Switzenbaum & Associates, Inc. working toward a planned finish by the end of 2027. The city of Monroe lists the development, approved as a planned unit development on 23.44 acres, as currently under construction.
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Q’s Culinary Cart to End Storefront Run and Return to Food Truck Service
Q’s Culinary Cart is shifting back to mobile service. The business says on its website that it began as a food cart. Its menu has included smashburgers, specialty hot dogs and wings, along with sandwiches and loaded fries. Owner Kwindarius “Q” Sapp opened a storefront at 8432 Old Statesville...