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Nominate an Outstanding Small Business for the Crowns of Enterprise Awards
Nominations are open for the 2026 Crowns of Enterprise Awards, sponsored by Mecklenburg County and the City of Charlotte.
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JGA Space & Defense to Expand in Huntersville, Creating Approximately 40 New Jobs
JGA Space & Defense, formerly Joe Gibbs Manufacturing Solutions, will expand its operations in Huntersville beginning in 2026, creating approximately 40 new jobs next year and anticipating an investment of more than $25 million in northern Mecklenburg County.
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Maersk Chooses Mecklenburg County for U.S. Headquarters, Creating 520 Jobs
After a competitive search, integrated logistics company Maersk has selected Mecklenburg County for its North American headquarters, committing to add 520 jobs to its Charlotte-based workforce.
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Scout Motors Selects Mecklenburg County for New Headquarters, Creating 1,200 Jobs
Scout Motors, an emerging automotive manufacturer revitalizing a legacy American brand, will locate its headquarters in Mecklenburg County, employing 1,200 workers by 2030. This represents a capital investment of nearly $207 million.
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Mecklenburg County Plans to Shore Up Small Businesses Ahead of Transportation-related Development
Following voters’ approval of the referendum to fund transportation projects, Mecklenburg County is developing a plan to help small businesses benefit from public improvement project opportunities, and avoid gentrification and displacement.
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Pacific Life Insurance Co. Selects Mecklenburg County for East Coast Hub, Creating 301 New Jobs
After a competitive search, Pacific Life Insurance Co. has selected Mecklenburg County for its new East Coast hub, creating 301 new jobs over the next five years.
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Fintech Startup Wayflyer Selects Mecklenburg County for U.S. Headquarters
Irish company will create over 20 new jobs in Charlotte to support U.S. growth.
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SoFi Technologies to Expand Presence in Mecklenburg County, Creating 225 jobs
SoFi Technologies, a digital financial services company, will establish a regional hub in Charlotte, creating 225 new jobs.
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Tech in Focus: European Industrial Intelligence Pioneer Expands to Mecklenburg County
DBR77 — a European industrial intelligence pioneer — is driving industrial transformation across key markets in Europe, Saudi Arabia and now the United States. Its AI-first platform combines autonomous AI agents, digital twin technology and a built-in marketplace. The startup will officially open its first U.S. office in Charlotte this month.
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AssetMark Financial Holdings Picks Mecklenburg County for Finance Hub, Creating 252 jobs
After a nationwide search, AssetMark Financial Holdings Inc., a leading wealth management platform for financial advisors, will invest $10 million to establish an East Coast hub in Charlotte’s central business district, creating 252 new jobs.