Charlotte: #7 Hottest Job Markets

Charlotte, NC has another reason to celebrate --We have been ranked #7 in the Hottest Job Markets, making Charlotte an even more attractive place to live.

Only five markets have gained at least 14,000 jobs since the summer of 2007. Among them is Charlotte, which has added 14,200 jobs in the last year. This remarkable one-year growth rate of 1.9 percent ranks fifth nationally. And while the past year, and especially the past couple months have seen the U.S. economy struggle, Charlotte, North Carolina continues to hang on and even thrive.

The bad news for the country is that we have seen 394,000 private-sector jobs slip away since mid-2007, perhaps this has affected you or someone you know. Certainly many people are feeling the economic slow-down. But a few sections of the country--including Charlotte have managed to avoid this economic turmoil.

Charlotte's Stats:
Private-sector jobs as of mid-2008: 773,300
Unemployment rate as of mid-2008: 6.3%
Private-sector trend since mid-2003: Added 96,100 jobs
Five-year growth rate: 14.2%
Private-sector trend since mid-2007: Added 14,200 jobs
One-year growth rate: 1.9%

(*from a study from BizJournals 2008)

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Charlotte - a sports city!

Dear Rich --

I am a HUGE sports fan. I love hockey, football, basketball... you get the point! I am moving to Charlotte after I finish up my Masters at UVA in a few months and I really want to get into some of the local sports teams.

Rob W. - UVA

Dear Rob,

Well, welcome to Charlotte, NC -- I know you will enjoy your move here. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you with your relocation.

Charlotte is home to the NFL Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Bobcats, Charlotte Checkers Ice Hockey, Charlotte Knights Triple AAA Baseball and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte 49ers featuring the nationally ranked Division I Basketball and Soccer teams. There is of course golf - with the PGA stop here , and NASCAR too. And those are just the ones I can think of off the top of my head... Charlotte is an active community and with plenty of people living on or near our lakes, there are some great water sports as well.

Since there are so many newcomers to the Charlotte area, you will find fans of all sports and sports teams here as well. Pockets of Pittsburgh Steelers fans meet on Sundays during football season, and college basketball fans gather together around TVs throughout the month of March. There is in fact, no lack of sports fanatics in Charlotte.

Enjoy your new home in Charlotte, and congratulations on finishing up your Masters!

Regards,
Rich Ferretti








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