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Charlotte, North Carolina – A Great Place to Live

Charlotte, North Carolina is a city with a lot to offer. It’s one of the most well-established and economically prosperous cities in the U.S., and it’s a great place to spend a day, or a lifetime.

Charlotte is home to over 800,000 people. It’s a city that has everything to offer, from great food to great nightlife.

Charlotte is also home to many universities and colleges, including Queens University of Charlotte and Johnson & Wales University. These two universities consistently attract new students and graduates from the Carolinas.

Charlotte is also a major center for NASCAR auto racing. The Charlotte Motor Speedway is located in Charlotte. In addition, the NASCAR Hall of Fame is in the city.

Charlotte is also home to hundreds of breweries and vineyards. Some of these include Blue Baze, Legion Brewing, Catawba Brewing and NoDa Brewing.

Charlotte is also home to many churches, and has a large population of Southern Baptists. This is a testament to the strength of the Christian community in the area.

Charlotte is home to the second largest banking sector in the United States. Several Fortune 500 companies have headquarters in the city. Bank of America, American Airlines, Lowe’s and Nucor are among the top employers.

In the past decade, the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce has recruited over 6,790 new businesses. Of these, 56,338 jobs have been created.

Charlotte is a city that’s big on transportation, housing and neighborhood development. It’s no wonder why it’s one of the fastest-growing communities in the U.S.