Join University City Partners and Holly Eskridge, Assistant Economic Development Director for the City of Charlotte, on July 22 for an interactive discussion about the Access to Capital grants available for small businesses. How to take part The event will take place...
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Even this spring, new buildings rising in University City
While many activities stopped or slowed dramatically this spring during the COVID-19 pandemic, construction has continued on major projects across University City. Here'a a quick look at several of those projects: Aria at the Park for-sale townhomes in University...
A fast ride for Giant University City bike shop
Shane Hockensmith sits at a table in front of his store on Memorial Day and points out the cars with bike racks slowly rolling past. “They’re checking to see if we’re open,” he says. Giant University City, our community’s only bike shop, is closed to customers this...
Resources for businesses, communities dealing with the coronavirus pandemic
The NC Main Street and Rural Planning Center has prepared several resources to help businesses and communities respond to the massive challenges created by the coronavirus pandemic. Click on each of the four images and text links below to access downloadable...
These 4 new restaurants will tempt your tastebuds
Locally based restaurants offering Indian street food, Latin American street food, Southern fare and American comfort food and have opened recently in University City. Here are the details. Chatpatay Casual Indian Kitchen Chatpatay opened its second Charlotte...
Major employer leases half of office building near LYNX
One of University City’s first office buildings has officially been reborn with the announcement on Jan. 14 that Principal Financial Group will occupy more than half of Proximity Park, at 401 McCullough Drive. Built in 1973 and renovated over the past year by new...
Tech firms are reshaping University City
Charlotte has become a hot location for technology-based businesses, and many of these new, emerging or expanding companies are helping transform University City, as well. Check out these recent news stories: "Charlotte's growing tech sector contributing to surge in...