Charlotte USA’s energy sector continues to gain momentum.  The energy innovation and expertise that is in our region was recently on display at Energy Inc.  David Dalton, President & CEO, General Microcircuits, discusses the importance of Energy Inc. to not only his company, but Charlotte USA as

Innovation has always been America’s strong suit, and regional ingenuity was recently on display at the Charlotte Business Journal’s Energy, Inc.:

• A municipal smart grid system with street lights controlled by a nexgrid system that uses a General Microcircuits device.
• Carbon fiber

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Since Orville and Wilbur Wright first took flight in North Carolina, the state has been known for aviation. And Charlotte USA is at the heart of this growing cluster. Area firms such as Goodrich Corporation, General Dynamics and Armament Technical Products, Michelin Aircraft Tire Corporation,

Charlotte USA’s approach to workforce development has become a national model.  Tuesday night, President Barack Obama singled out the synergy between Siemens and Central Piedmont Community College in creating a desirable and skilled workforce.  This relationship is just one example of the

Sarstedt, Inc, a German owned maker of science and medical instruments invests millions and adds jobs in a facility expansion in Newton, NC.  Greiner Bio-One, an Austrian owned manufacturer of medical sampling devices and laboratory analysis technology added jobs in Monroe, NC.  Groninger USA

Niagara Bottling Co. will open a $45 million water-bottling plant.  Madrona Specialty Foods will establish a manufacturing and distribution facility.  General Mills will establish a research operation focusing on vegetables and oats.  Monsanto will open a research and development facility.