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BizBriefCharlotte's HQ momentum continues
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| Maersk plans to hire 1,300 people in Charlotte by 2030. | Photo via Mecklenburg County |
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The Southeast continues to attract business investment, with North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee benefiting from strong growth driven by talent, infrastructure, and industry momentum. Here are some recent major office moves, headquarters relocations, and workplace upgrades in Charlotte.- SMBC Group selected Charlotte as the site of its second US headquarters, bringing 2,000 jobs and a $50.5 million investment.
- Maersk chose Charlotte as its North American headquarters, adding 520 jobs and expanding its local workforce to more than 1,300 employees (revised timeline expected from 2027 to 2029).
- Scout Motors announced its headquarters will be located in Charlotte, with plans to employ 1,200 workers by 2030.
- PSA Airlines recently opened its new headquarters in March after relocating from Ohio, bringing approximately 400 jobs.
- JPMorgan Chase announced a new 145,000-sqft corporate office in SouthPark that will accommodate more than 1,000 employees and add roughly 400 jobs.
Together, these moves represent ~4,520 new jobs coming to the Queen City, with even more major announcements rolling in each week (keep scrolling to the News Notes section). Did your company recently make a big move? Reply to this email and let us know. |
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News Notes
CityCharlotte organizers are requesting $23 million in public and in-kind support to host the 2027 Military World Games, an Olympic-style international event expected to bring 8,000 athletes and 2,000 delegates and generate hundreds of millions in economic impact. (WFAE)CivicCharlotte City Council approved a $4.5 billion FY27 budget that includes a 1.89-cent property tax increase to fund public safety investments, including 10% pay raises for police officers and firefighters. The increase will cost the average homeowner about $5.71 more per month. (WCNC)DevelopmentAmazon and Corning announced a multibillion-dollar agreement to expand US fiber optics manufacturing, creating 1,000 advanced manufacturing jobs and hundreds of construction roles in NC. The partnership will also launch new workforce training programs with Catawba Valley Community College to support fiber optics careers.Number~$4 million. That’s how much Charlotte City Council awarded in incentives to two companies expected to bring 830 jobs to the Queen City, including Capital Group (600 jobs) and Averitt Express (230 jobs). (Charlotte Business Journal)AnnouncedSpeaking of biz moves, manufacturer H.B. Fuller Co. plans to hire up to 100 people when it begins operations at a formerly idle plant near CLT Douglas. The company will consolidate its California and Georgia operations and rename its CLT plant to reflect the changes. Operations are expected to start in early 2027. (Charlotte Business Journal)ClosingDownlite International is closing its Monroe bedding manufacturing plant, resulting in 113 layoffs. The company said the closure is tied to a business sale. Layoffs began on June 1 and are expected to be completed by today, June 15. Browse manufacturing job openings in Charlotte. (WBTV)BizBankUnited Inc. has closed roughly $250 million in new loan and deposit business since launching in Charlotte, the company said. The Florida-based bank officially opened its uptown office at One Independence Center, marking its first Southeast office outside Atlanta and Dallas as it expands across the Carolinas. (Charlotte Business Journal)EduElon University plans to open Charlotte’s first full-time law school since 2017 following last week's ABA approval. Located at Queens University of Charlotte, the program will welcome its first class of 75 students in fall 2027 and expand access to legal education in the region.JobA new seafood concept is preparing to open in Charlotte and is hiring a Maître d'/Front-of-House Manager. The role offers a $75,000 guaranteed minimum, with potential partnership and profit-sharing opportunities for the right candidate.JobsTired of job boards that bury your listing? Reach qualified local talent directly in their inbox — fast. Start hiring smarter and advertising your job in BizBrief.Pro TipYou can’t scale your business if you’re still doing everything. Read: As your business grows, your role should evolve with it. With the help of this free resource, learn how you can let go of the tasks you’ve outgrown and identify what to delegate without losing control. Get started.*
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Agenda
Editor's PickBusiness Succession & Transition Planning Lunch and Learn | Wednesday, June 17 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Central Piedmont Community College | Free for Chamber members, $25 for non-members | Learn how to navigate the business, legal, financial, and personal sides of succession planning with insights from experts in ownership transitions and business strategy.
Wednesday, June 17Engage Summit 2026 | Monday, June 15-Wednesday, June 17 | Times vary | Charlotte Convention Center | $350+
Founders Committee Mastermind | 9-11 a.m. | Alchemy CoWorking | $25
June Networking with Charlotte Entrepreneurs | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Heist Brewery and Barrel Arts | Free for members, $29+ for guest tickets
Thursday, June 18Business After Hours | 5:30-7 p.m. | 760 Craft Works, Huntersville | Free for Chamber members, guests welcome
Charlotte CRE & B2B Careers Networking Night | 6:30-9 p.m. | Sugar Creek Brewing Company | Free+
Friday, June 19Lake Norman Chamber - Legislative Power Luncheon | 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. | NorthStone Country Club LLC, Huntersville | $35+
Plan AheadSEAT Conference | Sunday, June 28-Tuesday, June 30 | Times vary | Charlotte Convention Center | $1,495+
Charlotte Build Expo | Tuesday, Oct. 13-Wednesday, Oct. 14 | Times vary | Charlotte Convention Center | Free when you register |
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Listed
Office, for lease10301 Feldfarm Ln. | 16,963 sqft | $26 sqft/yr | Freestanding commercial building in South Charlotte undergoing renovation, offering a flexible layout for office, medical, or specialty use in a prime, highly accessible location.Retail, for leaseThe Dilworth | 9,009 sqft | $28 sqft/yr | Highly visible corner retail space in Charlotte’s Dilworth neighborhood featuring a full restaurant buildout with patio seating, strong street presence, and a flexible open layout suited for a range of retail or dining concepts.Office, for sale1930 Abbott St. | 1,939 sqft | $1.2 million | Modern South End office condo featuring a dramatic two-story lobby, exposed wood trusses, and flexible mezzanine workspace, located in a highly walkable district with strong access to Uptown and major highways.
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The Wrap
| Looking to change up your commute? From biking the Little Sugar Creek Greenway to hopping the CATS Light Rail, carpooling smarter, or exploring walkable neighborhoods like NoDa and South End, there are plenty of ways to rethink how you get around Charlotte and ditch the daily drive when you can. Senior Newsletter Editor Maria rounded up some fuel-frugal ways to navigate the city without paying at the pump. |
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