Nov 29, 2011

DNCC: Construction Manager, Event Architect Contracts and Exposition and Event Services Provider

The Democratic National Convention Committee today announced the recipients of the 2012 Democratic National Convention construction manager, event architect, and exposition and event services provider contracts. more

Categories: Business

Nov 29, 2011

DNCC: Statement on Congressional Approval of Security Funds

CHARLOTTE — The U.S. House of Representatives and Senate today each voted to pass the final version of legislation containing a $50 million federal grant to the City of Charlotte for security funds related to the 2012 Democratic National Convention. The legislation also includes a $50 million grant to the city of Tampa for the 2012 Republican... more

Categories: Business

Nov 22, 2011

Small Business Saturday

The day after Black Friday is Small Business Saturday, a day to support the local businesses that create jobs, boost the economy and preserve neighborhoods around the country. Small Business Saturday, which falls on November 26th this year, was created in 2010 in response to small business owners’ most pressing need: creating more demand for their... more

Categories: Business

Nov 15, 2011

Panthers Tailgating Recycling Update

The Panther Tailgate Recycling program is back for the 2011 season and will work the same as last year. Tailgaters will receive a yellow recycling bag as they enter their usual parking lot. Fans can also recycle clean cardboard in addition to recyclable bottles and cans. Before heading into the stadium, tailgaters are instructed to leave bags... more

Categories: Charlotte Center City Partners, Community

Nov 15, 2011

Food Lion and Second Harvest to Appear in Carrousel Parade

CHARLOTTE, NC – November 15, 2011 – As the 2011 Belk Carolinas’ Carrousel Parade marches down Tryon Street on Thanksgiving Day, parade-goers will recognize the traditional holiday cornucopia gracing the float sponsored by Food Lion and Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. This is the fourth parade appearance of the Thanksgiving-themed float, and... more

Categories: Arts & Entertainment, Community