Charlotte Business

Lowe's made news in August when word got out that it was the latest major company to scale back its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. The pullback comes at a time when DEI efforts across the country are under more scrutiny and facing a backlash from some conservative groups. The fear of potential legal trouble and pushback has led many North Carolina companies to quietly reframe their DEI initiatives.

Construction is underway in uptown Charlotte to transform a vacant 1920s-era building into a creative hub for young entrepreneurs from underserved communities.

The extent of the destruction in western North Carolina from Helene is still becoming apparent. The focus remains on finding people who are missing, restoring power and delivering supplies. But some are also worried about the economic blow to the area at the start of the busy fall tourism season. WFAE's Marshall Terry and Tony Mecia, of the Charlotte Ledger Business Newsletter, discuss these issues on this week's Bizworthy.

Queen City Harm Reduction secured a grant over a year ago to help house its participants — people who come to their center in northwest Charlotte and to their mobile services for safe drug use supplies and services — and the results have been promising. Once housed, many have found employment and reduced their substance use.

Construction on Brooklyn Village planned for uptown Charlotte won't start until 2026, 10 years after the county commission chose the developer. Why didn’t the developer secure financing in 2021 or 2022 when interest rates were low? How have other developers managed to build thousands of apartments all over the city since the pandemic?

After nearly a decade, NoDa revives a neighborhood arts market this weekend where artists can display and sell their work. The event will also feature live music, an outdoor movie and a mural scavenger hunt.

Shanté Williams will be the first person of color to lead Opera Carolina. She’s CEO of Black Pearl Global Investments, a $25 million venture capital fund, and has served on Opera Carolina’s board.

The Charlotte City Council held a public hearing Monday afternoon on a plan to spend $650 million to renovate and improve Bank of America Stadium for the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC.

After Hours Urgent Care Center opened in May 2024 in the Charlotte area. While most urgent care centers close at 8 p.m., it stays open until 1 a.m. Monday through Saturday.

A nonprofit textile manufacturer in Charlotte, called Lions Services, has multimillion-dollar contracts to produce gear such as backpacks and hydration carriers for the U.S. military. The meticulous sewing is done by a workforce that is mostly blind or visually impaired.