The popular Delish Cakery at University Place closed recently for renovations and to finish repairs from a water leak last winter. Aryn Keogh, who launched Delish nine years ago, sees the temporary closing as a rare opportunity "to step back and think about what we...
Business Growth
Former Solectron – Flextronics facility may become offices
The former Solectron / Flextronics manufacturing facility near IBM Drive could become a multi-tenant office building with up to 455,000 square feet of space, a rezoning petition for adjacent property reveals. The Charlotte City Council held a hearing on the rezoning...
Firenza Pizza opens June 5 at Belgate
University City's newest restaurant, Firenza Pizza, opens June 5 near IKEA in the Belgate shopping center. The Virginia-based chain offers dough made in-house daily, nearly 40 toppings, and a 5-minute bake time in an open-flame stone-hearth oven. The new Firenza is...
Learn more about university hotel-conference center at May 7 community meeting
What do the Metropolitan at Midtown, Aloft at the EpiCentre and Ritz-Carlton in Chicago have to do with University City? Three companies that helped create or operate each are working with UNC Charlotte to build its hotel and conference center at the JW Clay Boulevard...
University City’s bike shop takes a Giant leap
The University City bike shop formerly known as Bike Line has a new name, a new line of bikes and a fresh look. What won’t change, says founder and owner Shane Hockensmith, is the skilled staff focused on customer service, quality repairs and cycling advocacy. Shane...
Join us for UCity Small-Business Networking event on April 24
Small-business leaders are invited to a breakfast networking event and brief talk on maintaining financial health, hosted by University City Partners. The monthly University City Small Business Networking event will take place 7:30-9 am April 24 at the Camino...
Classic Graphics marks 35 years with growth
Classic Graphics is marking its 35th anniversary in enviable style - with the installation of new technology at its Innovation Park headquarters and the recent addition of new space nearby. The company will have its anniversary celebration and open house on April 20...