Meet Julia Bulinska. Born and raised in Poland, Julia always dreamed of living in the United States. Now, she’s made Charlotte her home. Learn more about Julia’s journey in our first #WelcomingCharlotte feature at #WelcomingWeek2023
What did your life look like in Poland Just typical Life I have three siblings So we were just born and raised there in A small town of 30 000 people with a Very tight Community when I left Poland Was 2005. I was adjusting 21. everybody Was thinking that I'm crazy everybody Every single person besides my mom it Was a dream it was just a dream we all Have certain dreams and certain passions That we don't know why they are there But they are there for me it was being In the United States so now that you Have settled here in Charlotte do you Consider the city your home yes because I found my place Right I found my place I think that's The biggest The biggest difficulty for people to Find their place their find their Community so once they find it I think Charlotte is great
Charlotte North Carolina – The Queen City
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The Queen City is a cultural hotbed that hosts heated sporting battles, chart topping entertainers and colorful city celebrations. There’s also a strong focus on business and the arts in Charlotte and it is home to several Fortune 500 companies. Banking takes center stage in the Charlotte economy with Wells Fargo and Bank of America having their headquarters here along with Lowe’s, American Airlines and many other large organizations. The auto industry is a big player too with 290 auto manufacturing businesses in the area. Healthcare is another major employment sector and the Carolinas Healthcare System and Novant Health are nationally ranked providers. The city also has a thriving scene for medical studies at the North Carolina Research Campus.
Foodies and beer aficionados love the Charlotte cuisine and craft beer scene that has blossomed with the city’s rapid growth. Trendy Uptown eateries like Amelie’s French Bakery & Café for solid coffee and tasty quiche, 5Church for New American cuisine with a twist and Stoke for soul-warming, made from scratch meals are popular among locals. The city has over 30 breweries with relaxed ambiances and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.
Charlotte residents love the outdoors and there are several parks throughout the city that offer a variety of activities. The city is home to Lake Norman and Lake Wylie along with the Catawba River Mountain Island Lake. The beaches are a great spot for family fun, sunbathing or fishing.