/Why Charlotte
Built on Commerce, Focused on Growth
Ranked as the third fastest-growing big city in the U.S. by Forbes in 2019, Charlotte, NC attracts an impressive workforce that loves calling our city home. In the heart of the New South and nicknamed the Queen City, the low cost-of-living, mild climate, blend of culture and diversity, and endless opportunities make Charlotte a desirable place to open your business.
If you are thinking of bringing your venture to Charlotte, we want to help you get started. We’ve built a network of partners in the area’s top government agencies, non-profits, academic institutions, and chambers designed to support small businesses in the Charlotte region.
17,427
Business Served
8,768
Jobs Created
1,050
Women-Owned Business Served
3,172
Minority-Owned Business Served
22,869
Hours of Counseling/Coaching
2,775
Business Counseled
Built on Commerce, Focused on Growth
Ranked as the third fastest-growing big city in the U.S. by Forbes in 2019, Charlotte, NC attracts an impressive workforce that loves calling our city home. In the heart of the New South and nicknamed the Queen City, the low cost-of-living, mild climate, blend of culture and diversity, and endless opportunities make Charlotte a desirable place to open your business.
If you are thinking of bringing your venture to Charlotte, we want to help you get started. We’ve built a network of partners in the area’s top government agencies, non-profits, academic institutions, and chambers designed to support small businesses in the Charlotte region.
23,787
Business Served
5,693
Jobs Created
3,930
Women-Owned Business Served
12,109
Minority-Owned Business Served
37,620
Hours of Counseling/Coaching
8,660
Business Counseled
Built on Commerce, Focused on Growth
Ranked as the third fastest-growing big city in the U.S. by Forbes in 2019, Charlotte, NC attracts an impressive workforce that loves calling our city home. In the heart of the New South and nicknamed the Queen City, the low cost-of-living, mild climate, blend of culture and diversity, and endless opportunities make Charlotte a desirable place to open your business.
If you are thinking of bringing your venture to Charlotte, we want to help you get started. We’ve built a network of partners in the area’s top government agencies, non-profits, academic institutions, and chambers designed to support small businesses in the Charlotte region.
62,288
Business Served
3,781
Jobs Created
9,958
Women-Owned Business Served
22,720
Minority-Owned Business Served
38,781
Hours of Counseling/Coaching
12,186
Business Counseled
Built on Commerce, Focused on Growth
Ranked as the third fastest-growing big city in the U.S. by Forbes in 2019, Charlotte, NC attracts an impressive workforce that loves calling our city home. In the heart of the New South and nicknamed the Queen City, the low cost-of-living, mild climate, blend of culture and diversity, and endless opportunities make Charlotte a desirable place to open your business.
If you are thinking of bringing your venture to Charlotte, we want to help you get started. We’ve built a network of partners in the area’s top government agencies, non-profits, academic institutions, and chambers designed to support small businesses in the Charlotte region.
103,502
Total Business Served
18,242
Total Jobs Created
14,938
Total Women-Owned Business Served
38,001
Total Minority-Owned Business Served
99,270
Total Hours of Counseling/Coaching
23,621
Total Business Counseled
