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9/3/2007
Facts About Charlotte, NC ... from The Charlotte Chamber of Commerce
Cost of living below the national average
City, County and State AAA bond ratings
Average of 587 airline flights daily
12,087 new jobs for 2006
$16 billion in annual retail sales
1st most popular move destination
1st America's most livable communities
1st economic strength ranking
2nd largest banking center (controls over $2 trillion in assets)
2nd best city for entrepreneurs
3rd best city for corporate headquarters
3rd best city for business
4th best city for relocating singles
6th in number of Fortune 500 headquarters
12th most active airport in the country
21st largest city
• No. 2 banking center: Combined, Bank of America Corp. and Wachovia Corp. have nearly $2 trillion -- yes, trillion -- in assets, making Charlotte the second-biggest bank town behind New York. Bank of America is the No. 2 U.S. bank by assets, while Wachovia is No. 4.
Connie | Charlotte, NC