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Following years of moving jobs overseas, some companies are deciding there are benefits to manufacturing products here at home. Guest host Celeste Headlee discusses the latest jobs numbers and the new trend called "insourcing." Headlee talks with Wall Street Journal reporter Sudeep Reddy and journalist Charles Fishman.

Whether you're an independent musician or a DIY business owner, here are a few Charlotte tips to keep in mind: 1. Keep pounding (the pavement for opportunities) 2. Don't sell out (but make it sell). 3. Listen to the wise words (and beautiful R&B singer-songwriting) of entrepreneur artist Arsena Schroeder.

We've expanded the Pineville Business Expo and are excited to announce our new location at the Belle Johnson Community Center in Pineville at Lake Park. In addition to more exhibitors, the 2nd Annual Pineville Business Expo will also have free seminars on topics ranging from improving social media and search engine optimization to growing your business. Come to discover local area businesses and all the products and services that they can offer you, all included in the price of admission.

To attend the event is only $10 per person, which includes entry to all exhibits, entry to all business seminars, and more. PLUS, with each paid attendance you get a free glass of wine or beer (age 21+). Discover new companies, products and services. Make some new connections.

We'll have food trucks outside if you want to grab some food as well.

SPECIAL BONUS: If you purchase your ticket before March 1st you will also be automatically entered in a contest to win a $100 gift card to Epic Chop House in Fort Mill. Click the Register button on the top right to purchase your ticket now.

See you at the Expo!

Join the Charlotte Area Chamber 2024 Business Expo to showcase your products and services, network with other professionals, and gain exposure in the community.

Local and regional businesses will come together at the Charlotte Area Chamber Business Expo 2024 to showcase their products and services, network with other professionals, and gain exposure in the community with no barriers! From our entrepreneurs to our most renowned professionals, we invite all to come together and create a networking event like no other right here in the Queen City.

Face-to-face communication is still the most effective way to build a solid relationship, and business expos are an effective tool for creating brand awareness among customers, boosting sign-ups, and generating leads. The 2024 Business Expo will be a great forum to grow your professional network, discover fresh industry trends, and make lasting impressions in the business world. With over 150+ exhibitors expected to participate and 2500+ attendees coming, everyone will have the chance to explore a wide variety of businesses and connect with potential partners.

Information about booth space, sponsorship opportunities, and attendee registration can be found on the Charlotte Area Chamber of Commerce’s website.

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Join the Charlotte Area Chamber 2025 Business Expo to showcase your products and services, network with other professionals, and gain exposure in the community.

Local and regional businesses will come together at the Charlotte Area Chamber Business Expo 2025 to showcase their products and services, network with other professionals, and gain exposure in the community with no barriers! From our entrepreneurs to our most renowned professionals, we invite all to come together and create a networking event like no other right here in the Queen City.

Face-to-face communication is still the most effective way to build a solid relationship, and business expos are an effective tool for creating brand awareness among customers, boosting sign-ups, and generating leads. The 2025 Business Expo will be a great forum to grow your professional network, discover fresh industry trends, and make lasting impressions in the business world. With over 150+ exhibitors expected to participate and 2500+ attendees coming, everyone will have the chance to explore a wide variety of businesses and connect with potential partners.

Information about booth space, sponsorship opportunities, and attendee registration can be found on the Charlotte Area Chamber of Commerce’s website.

Matthews Playhouse invites audiences to explore the magical world of Willy Wonka’s iconic chocolate factory this February with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, a musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s beloved 1964 novel. This enchanting production will come to life on stage February 21-March 2, 2025 at the Fullwood Theatre in Matthews, NC, offering a sweet and unforgettable adventure for the entire family.

Featuring vibrant characters, whimsical sets, dazzling costumes, and lively choreography performed by some of Charlotte’s most talented actors, this musical is the perfect recipe for winter family fun. Audiences will also enjoy classic songs from the original film, including “Pure Imagination,” “The Candy Man,” and “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket.”

Roald Dahl's timeless tale of adventure, imagination, and wonder unfolds in a spectacular musical extravaganza that promises to delight and inspire audiences of all ages. Don’t miss the chance to experience this magical journey into Willy Wonka’s factory—filled with surprises, humor, and, of course, chocolate!

**The 2 p.m. performance on March 1, 2025 will be a Sensory Friendly show. This performance will accommodate families with children with sensory sensitivities, on the autism spectrum, and/or with a cognitive or developmental disability while keeping the spirit and the integrity of the production intact.

Critical race theory is something that has come up in different conversations surrounding education and politics, but what exactly does it mean in practice?

On the Local News Roundup: the first maps are presented in Charlotte’s redistricting process; we get an update on COVID-19 mandates and violations; and if the streetcar is running but no one is riding it, is it really running?

Construction is to start at the former Eastland Mall site. Area public schools are in a recruitment bonus battle with less than a month to go before teachers and students return to the classroom. The State Board of Elections certifies the Green Party as an official party. And we now have evidence in Mecklenburg of community spread of monkeypox. Mike Collins and a roundtable of reporters detail those and other stories.

Charlotte City Council goes on a spending spree, approving funds for arena renovation, a Hornets practice facility and a study for the final leg of the streetcar. Plus, CMS gets ready to auction 46,000 clear backpacks. Those stories and more.

On the Local News Roundup: Pat McCrory is running for the U.S. Senate. Barringer Academic Center gets a new name and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools announces this spring’s commencement ceremonies will be in person. And an update on where we are with COVID-19 vaccinations.

On the local news roundup, North Carolina’s senators play a role in the U.S. Senate passing a bill to protect same-sex marriage. A big pay raise for Charlotte’s city manager and the ACC Championship comes to town for the sixth year in a row. Those stories and more with Mike Collins and local journalists.

On the Local News Roundup: The time at hotels for former residents of the homeless encampment known as Tent City comes to an end. Mecklenburg County and Novant Health employees lose their jobs for not complying with COVID-19 vaccine requirements. And schools continue to be embroiled in mask mandate controversies.

Get ready for a hilarious evening of political satire! POTUS by Selina Fillinger is hitting the stage at Hickory Community Theatre from October 20 through November 4. Join us for a comical journey through the world of politics, as this Broadway comedy takes center stage in Hickory.

Performances of POTUS are Fridays and Saturdays, October 20 through November 4 at 7:30pm; Sundays, October 22 and 29 at 2:30pm; and Thursday, November 2 at 7:30pm.

Tickets are $16 for adults and $10 for students. POTUS is not recommended for children. Tickets may be purchased online at hickorytheatre.org/box-office of by phone at 828-328-2283.

POTUS is rated R for strong language and adult situations. Consider yourself warned. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

After three decades in Southern cuisine, Lee's next culinary chapter explores Korean American cooking, moving beyond traditional recipes and fusion concepts.

Locals love the place, and it's being forced out by soaring rent — from $4,000 to $10,000 a month. Supporters hoped signs with pretentious product names would encourage the landlord to reconsider.

House Republicans are struggling to find consensus on an immigration bill that can unify the GOP's ideological divide over how to address the legal status of people brought to the U.S. as children.

It's not what is in the legislation to upgrade roads and bridges — a topic that usually draws bipartisan support — but rather how the House Democrats tried to package it with a larger spending bill.

Police in Charlotte say they're still looking for the person who shot and killed a CATS bus driver over the weekend. Officers said road rage — which has been reported more often in Charlotte lately — contributed to the shooting.

GIVĒON treats performance as therapy, pouring out his heart like a bottle of wine. The R&B singer treats us to ballads and anthems of heartache, backed by strings and horns.