Category Archives: Nation

Graphic study on population

5 Dec 09 – 1:29 pm

Neil Freeman has assembled a graphic list of the 50 states and the 50 largest metros in the US, merged together and ranked by population size. I was surprised that NC comes in 6th, behind NYC, LA, Chicago, Texas and California. Charlotte-Mecklenburg is way down, somewhere around 60 I think.

By Justin Ruckman | Also posted in City, Design, State | Comments (2)

Charlotte, NC: Cost of living 6th lowest in the nation

15 Sep 09 – 7:32 pm

According to the 2009 ACCRA Cost of Living Index Charlotte, NC is the area with the 9th lowest cost of living out of the top 40 metro areas. Currently sitting at 92.7%, this translates to a cost of living that is 8% below the national average making Charlotte a competitive metropolitan area in which to [...]

By Desiree Kane | Also posted in City, Economy | Comments (4)

Mayor Pat on FOX Business talking stimulus money

17 Jul 09 – 2:49 am

This is McCrory’s second appearance on national TV this week, both times on FOX Business. This time around he talks about the lack of proper distribution and use of stimulus funds, around the country and for Charlotte specifically.
Check out the video below the fold.

By Justin Ruckman | Also posted in City, Development, Economy, Government, Infrastructure, Politics | Comments (3)

Charlotte & Raleigh named best places in America for small business

4 Feb 09 – 4:23 pm

photos: James Willamor; view these photos on Flickr
Charlotte and Raleigh have been named the two best places in America for small businesses — Charlotte ranks #2 and Raleigh #1. Seattle comes in just behind at #3.
Their reasoning includes, among other things, our population growth, employment rate, small-business growth and concentration. Compare 17.4% rise in Charlotte [...]

By Justin Ruckman | Also posted in Business, City, Economy, State | Comments (3)