Category Archives: Business

Michael Jordan should change Charlotte Bobcats’ nickname

7 Mar 10 – 6:55 pm

“It never was a very good nickname.
And now, Charlotte’s NBA franchise can get rid of it.
With Michael Jordan in as the Charlotte Bobcats’ new owner and Bob Johnson out, there’s no reason to call the team the ‘Bobcats’ anymore.”
Read more by Scott Fowler at the Observer.

By Justin Ruckman | Also posted in City, Quick Links, Sports | Comments (1)

Charlotte 2.0.2: Creative Work & Workspaces

28 Jan 10 – 4:48 pm

This is Charlotte 2.0, an ongoing series on technology and startup business in Charlotte — specifically, how to stand out in the banking industry’s shadow, and how to create a more economically and intellectually diverse and sustainable city moving forward.
Philip Dodds (@philipdodds) is spearheading this podcast, and we at CLT Blog are hosting and producing [...]

By Justin Ruckman | Also posted in City, Feature, Technology | Tagged | Comments (17)

Proposal puts 1.5 miles of Charlote streetcar only 3 years out

24 Jan 10 – 3:36 pm

“A proposed streetcar line could be operating in three years under a plan presented Thursday to city leaders.
City council’s transportation committee voted 3-2 to recommend applying for a $24.9 million federal grant to help fund the construction of a 1.5-mile rail line from the Transportation Center on Trade Street to Presbyterian Hospital in Elizabeth.
The full [...]

By Justin Ruckman | Also posted in Government, Infrastructure, Quick Links, Transportation, Uptown | Comments (2)

Who will lead Charlotte now?

14 Dec 09 – 3:30 pm

Excellent article in The Observer yesterday by Peter St. Onge and Tim Funk; below is but a piece:
Not a month before, while accepting a 2009 Vision award from Charlotte Center City Partners, McColl had jarred another uptown gathering by saying of Charlotte’s big banks: “We no longer have two rich uncles we can turn to. [...]

By Justin Ruckman | Also posted in City, Economy, Quick Links | Tagged | Comments (0)

The start of something new

13 Dec 09 – 11:42 pm

watch this on Vimeo
I mean this both in the sense of a new live monthly podcast we’re producing, and the subject this podcast addresses: what is next for the city of Charlotte?

By Justin Ruckman | Also posted in City, Development, Feature, Media, Technology | Tagged | Comments (15)

Center City 2020 Vision Plan kicks off today

21 Oct 09 – 9:45 am

CLT Blog is the Center City 2020 Vision Plan’s new media partner. Our involvement, including the use of our advertising spaces, our live-blogging services during the event this evening, and the use of CLT Blog contributers to provide more in-depth coverage on the project’s official blog, has been sponsored by Charlotte Center City Partners. We [...]

By Justin Ruckman | Also posted in Art, City, Development, Economy, Environment, Events | Comments (5)

Get ready for Barcamp next weekend

5 Oct 09 – 9:53 am

Barcamp Charlotte is fast approaching, and will again be held at Area Fifteen in NoDa on Saturday, October 17th at 9AM. This is a free event to attend, but the organizers are still looking for sponsors in order to make shirts and lunch free as well. Topics from the last Barcamp include Twitter, PR/journalism, social [...]

By James Willamor | Also posted in Events, NoDa, Technology | Tagged | Comments (4)

North Carolina Clean Energy Economy Forum

23 Sep 09 – 5:28 am

when: tonight, 7-8:30pmwhere: Mint Museum of Art, Van Every Theater
“Please join us for a public forum to learn more about job creation and North Carolina’s potential leadership in the emerging clean energy economy.”
The keynote speaker is Lt. Governor Walter Dalton, followed by a panel of local leaders in the economics of energy. To register or [...]

By Justin Ruckman | Also posted in Economy, Environment, Events, State, Technology | Comments (0)

#FoJ Freelance Survival Guide w/ Andria Krewson & Rhi Bowman

14 Sep 09 – 7:05 am

illustration: Jack Knight
Come out this evening and listen to Andria Krewson (@underoak) and Rhi Bowman (@rhibowman) discuss taking care of yourself and your business as a freelancer. You can submit questions to be addressed via Google Moderator. This is another one of the monthly Blogger/Journalist meetups, and looks to be very informative. RSVP, if you [...]

By Justin Ruckman | Also posted in Media | Tagged | Comments (3)

Charlotte Transportation Summit Recap

17 Aug 09 – 5:49 pm

Mayor Pat McCrory. photo: James Willamor; view this photo on Flickr
Community leaders and experts met Friday, August 14th, at the Westin Hotel to discuss the present and future of Charlotte’s transportation and air quality. The Charlotte Transportation Summit was sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and the Charlotte Business Journal.
Update:  The Charlotte Chamber of Commerce [...]

By James Willamor | Also posted in City, Government, Infrastructure, Transportation | Comments (3)