Deals, development, and the money that moves the Queen City.
Charlotte is a top-five banking center — home to Bank of America's global headquarters, Wells Fargo's East Coast operations, and a financial services ecosystem that stretches from Uptown to Ballantyne. But the Charlotte Mercury doesn't just cover the big players. We track the development deals, the small-business openings, the commercial real estate fights, and the economic forces reshaping neighborhoods district by district.
What We Cover
| Section | Focus |
|---|---|
| Banking & Finance | BofA, Wells Fargo, regional banks, credit unions, fintech |
| Development & Real Estate | Uptown towers, infill projects, rezoning petitions, commercial leases |
| Small Business | Openings, closings, profiles, and the entrepreneurs behind them |
| Economic Policy | City incentives, tax breaks, workforce development |
| Jobs & Labor | Unemployment, union activity, major employer moves |
| Startups & Tech | Charlotte's growing tech sector, investments, and exits |
Why It Matters
Charlotte added more than 100,000 residents in the last decade. That growth drives every business story we cover — who's getting the development contracts, which neighborhoods are being priced out, and whether the prosperity is spreading or concentrating. We follow the money so you don't have to guess.
Related Coverage
- Charlotte City Council — Business decisions run through council
- Zoning — Where the real estate fights happen