Royalty I say, Simply Royalty :: A Few Tidbits about Charlotte NC
Yes, Charlotte NC has genuine royal heritage! Founded in 1768, Charlotte was named after the wife of England's King George III, Queen Charlotte. Mecklenburg County, where Charlotte is situated, was named for Queen Charlotte's German home state.
Although Charlotte has a long and impressive history, what the city offers today is what makes it one of the top 20 places to live and work in America:
- Excellent job opportunities
- A top-tier school system
- Various recreational and cultural activities
- One of the country's most important financial, distribution and manufacturing centers.
- Employment opportunities also abound in other industries, including services, retail, high-tech medicine, software development, and travel and tourism.
- For nearly 30 years, the city's rate of economic growth has been twice the national average, an increase fueled by the number of high-profile companies that have opened offices in the area.
Besides Charlotte's outstanding employment outlook, residents also have the opportunity for a full and active lifestyle outside of work. Charlotte NC consistently ranks as one of the top fund-raising cities for art and cultural endeavors. The efforts of her residents have created and nurtured such local treasures as The North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, The Mint Museum of Art and Charlotte's award-winning science museum, Discovery Place.
Another passion for the city of Charlotte is sports! Charlotte is home to various professional teams including two professional teams, the Carolina Panthers and the Charlotte Bobcats. The city is also the number one travel and tourism destination in the entire state of North Carolina.
Perhaps one of the biggest jewels in Charlotte's crown is her school system. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) has gained national recognition as one of the top urban school systems in the country. Charlotte's commitment starts even before kindergarten. Through the Bright Beginnings program, CMS offers literacy-rich curriculum to 4-year-olds who might otherwise start school a step behind.
Although Charlotte is one of the most impressive metropolitan cities in the nation, it still maintains its mid-size appeal. Charlotte NC is not too big, nor too small, it's just right! Charlotte combines big-city amenities with small-town charm.
What more could you want to feel at home in Charlotte NC?
