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Forest Millwork Scales Business Following Storm Recovery 

September 25, 2025

One year after Hurricane Helene, the company invests in growth and prepares for a refreshed brand presence.  One year ago, Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina. Lives were lost, businesses destroyed, and communities shaken to their core. In the middle of it all was Forest Millwork, a family-run business that has been part of the grain of Biltmore Village for decades.  Floodwaters tore through their facility, threatening not just their business, but the livelihoods of the many local...

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Wells Fargo wraps overhaul of food hall, tech hub at University City campus

March 21, 2025

A new, employee-only food hall, Tech Express space and renovated auditoriums opened earlier this month at the CIC campus. The work was part of a massive overhaul at the campus that kicked off in spring 2023. Wells Fargo is investing about $500 million over five years into facility upgrades across the Charlotte region. That includes work at CIC as well as its uptown office towers at Three Wells Fargo Center and 550 S. Tryon St. Valerie Goble, Wells Fargo executive director of design and construction, said th...

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Uptown spa highlighted by Forbes Travel Guide after hotel’s multimillion-dollar revamp

February 19, 2025

A multimillion-dollar revamp has put the spotlight on The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Charlotte. That luxury spa was awarded four stars in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2025 Star Awards for the first time. Three luxury hotels and one restaurant in Charlotte also caught the publication’s attention. That includes The Ivey’s Hotel in Charlotte, which was a four-star recipient for the second consecutive year. Forbes’ four-star ranking considers a property to be exceptional with high levels of service an...

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USGBC Northeastern University

December 30, 2024

Northeastern University's Charlotte Campus Center for Health Sciences is a state-of-the-art facility that redefines health science education through a focus on flexibility, collaboration, and sustainability. The 40,000 SF upfit in Charlotte's vibrant South End neighborhood serves over 400 students and provides innovative training spaces for nursing, speech pathology, and health sciences programs. The project breaks the mold of traditional university design by incorporating experiential learning and flexible...

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Building the Nation’s Largest Cast Iron Pipe Fittings Foundry

December 30, 2024

It's no secret the Carolinas have become a hot relocation destination for many of the nation's top companies. The region has seen exponential construction growth in market sectors ranging from technology to industrial. But the impact that "hometown: companies are having in the area shouldn't be overlooked Founded in 1901, Charlotte Pipe and Foundry is the nation’s top producer of cast iron and plastic pipe and fittings. In 2020, Charlotte Pipe announced plans to relocate its cast iron foundry from uptown...

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Fast-growing law firm Haynes & Boone moves to uptown Charlotte office tower Legacy Union

December 30, 2024

Fast-growing law firm Haynes & Boone has moved its Charlotte operations. The Dallas-based firm signed a 10-year lease at Legacy Union SIX50 for 24,000 square feet on the building's seventh floor. Justin Riess, Haynes & Boone's Charlotte office managing partner, said the firm moved in on April 1. Since opening a Charlotte office in 2019, the firm has grown from two attorneys to 22 attorneys and four staff members. In 2023 alone, Haynes & Boone added six partners and six associates to its roster...

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South End’s newest cocktail bar to offer ‘elevated experience’

December 30, 2024

Blue Door brings an upscale — yet intimate — cocktail experience to South End. It opens at 5 p.m. on Oct. 4. The venue is located at 1508 S. Mint St. — formerly home to Bardo restaurant. Husband-and-wife team Eric and Kate Gussin had been looking for the perfect spot for the concept, which caters to young professionals and hospitality enthusiasts. The goal was to create a space that's intimate, memorable and refined. At the same time, they want a lively and approachable atmosphere. “We’ve b...

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Crestlight Capital wraps $20M overhaul of Towers at SouthPark office property

December 30, 2024

Crestlight Capital has wrapped its $20 million renovation project at one of SouthPark's most prominent office properties. The Detroit-based commercial real estate firm delivered this week on 10 months of work to overhaul the Towers at SouthPark, formerly SouthPark Towers, located at 6000 and 6100 Fairview Road. In an effort to breathe new life into the 26-year-old office property, the lobbies of both buildings were completely gutted, expanded and retrofitted with larger windows, soft woods, neutral colors...

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Wells Fargo wraps construction on uptown Charlotte tower project (PHOTOS)

December 30, 2024

The new space is available for any employee of Wells Fargo, which currently has a hybrid workplace model. Employees are expected to be in the office at least three days a week. Employee teams are assigned floors, but the top-floor spaces provide an opportunity to work outside that setting. “We want people to choose the best way to work for the task they have to do,” Goble says. “We believe it makes them productive and happier.” The floors offer enhanced work hubs, with different seating iterations a...

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Wells Fargo offices at 550 South Tryon

December 30, 2024

WINNER: TOP SPACE BUILD-OUT DEVELOPMENT At 550 South Tryon Street, a landmark in Charlotte’s uptown skyline, Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE: WFC) has transformed 100,000 square feet of the tower into an employee work and amenity space. The renovation showcases a commitment to creating spaces that foster a positive employee experience in a collaborative and adaptable work environment. At home, everyone gathers in the kitchen. The same is true for 550 South Tryon’s new, 20,000 square-foot-food hall. The ...

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