Charlotte Regional Business Alliance

Meeting Objectives

To serve as a resource for Canadian companies seeking expansion and partnership opportunities in the Charlotte region’s growing advanced manufacturing, life sciences, technology, logistics, and innovation sectors.

Organization Profile

The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance (Charlotte Alliance) is the primary economic development and chamber of commerce organization serving the greater Charlotte region. It serves as the unified voice for business and economic growth across a 15-county region spanning both North Carolina and South Carolina.

Mission:
The Alliance works to drive economic prosperity throughout the Charlotte region by attracting new businesses, supporting existing employers, developing a skilled workforce, and advocating for a business-friendly environment.

Core Functions:
The Alliance operates across several key pillars, including business recruitment and foreign direct investment, existing industry support and retention, workforce development, public policy and advocacy, and regional marketing and promotion.

Target Industries:
The Alliance focuses its recruitment efforts on high-growth sectors including financial services and fintech, advanced manufacturing, life sciences and medtech, technology and innovation, supply chain and logistics, and corporate headquarters and professional services.

Regional Footprint:
The Alliance represents a 15-county region that has consistently ranked among the fastest-growing metros in the United States, with a diverse talent pipeline, strong university system, and a robust transportation and infrastructure network anchored by Charlotte Douglas International Airport.