COVID-19 Relief Efforts
April 14, 2020
As the coronavirus pandemic unfolds further, we would like to take a moment to recognize the impact this public health crisis has on all of us – both socially and economically. Thank you for continuing to work hard to serve and support our community members and businesses in these trying times. In addition to the…
Read More →Aligning Talent: Charlotte Regional Collaborative for a Global Workforce
April 14, 2020
The second goal of the 2017-2022 Prosperity for Greater Charlotte Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) is to Develop, retain and attract talent with critical in demand competencies and education. The ongoing efforts to recruit, prepare and retain talent have a history of regional collaboration through several initiatives aimed at matching a skilled workforce with the…
Read More →The Future of Work: How the Coronavirus Crisis Speeds Up Remote Working Trends
April 14, 2020
While working from home has become more popular over the last years, the remote working trend in the COVID-19 crisis gives a sneak peek into what the future of work looks like. Despite other shifts in labor trends that will change the economy’s landscape, the necessary innovations in remote working are setting the stage for…
Read More →CEDD Launches Instructional Videos for Data Portal
January 14, 2020
The Centralina Economic Development District (CEDD) launches a new series of videos and helpful tips on how to navigate the CEDD Data Portal. The first video explains and shows you the basics of how to find data of your interest, and how to download the raw data to your device. The video includes tips on…
Read More →High Growth and Opportunity for Business Development in Charlotte Region
January 14, 2020
As businesses increasingly target the Charlotte region for expansions and relocation, the region’s reliance on its image as one of the nation’s largest banking centers reduces. What the Charlotte region has to offer both attracts both individuals and big multinationals. Quality of life and low cost of living are but a few of the factors…
Read More →USDA Announces New Round of Applications for Rural Broadband Grant Program
January 14, 2020
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Utilities Service announces the policy and application procedures for the second round of funding under its broadband program: ReConnect. Beginning on January 31, 2020, USDA will accept applications for loans, grants and loan/grant combinations to facilitate broadband deployment in rural areas. The ReConnect Pilot Program was established following…
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