AM_Carolinas Discover CLT_Q4 2018 | Page 4

Business Why companies choose Charlotte The Charlotte MSA offers businesses the opportunity to capitalize on the exceptional growth that is occurring in the Southeastern United States. With a diverse employment base, many companies are choosing Charlotte as their corporate or regional headquarters. The pro-business nature of the Carolinas continues to drive organic growth and relocations. Dimensional Fund Advisors “We are energized by Charlotte’s vibrancy and believe our business is well matched for the community. We believe being in Charlotte and the region will also help us attract talented individuals to the firm.” ˗ David Booth, co-CEO and co-founder AvidXchange “Charlotte has been an incredible place for us to attract and maintain top talent to continue to drive our record-breaking year-over-year growth, and provide a world class experience for our more than 5,000 customers.” ˗ Michael Praeger, CEO and co-founder Red Ventures “Our continued investment in the Charlotte region centers around attracting and retaining the best talent.” ˗ Ric Elias, CEO and co-founder Lash Group/ AmerisourceBergen “We are delighted that we were able to find the ideal site for our new headquarters right here in the greater Charlotte region, and the Lash Group looks forward to enjoying continued growth and success here in South Carolina.” ˗ Tracy Foster, President Top 3 employment sectors • Finance • Manufacturing • Technology 4 950+ Foreign owned companies in Metro Charlotte 10th Highest headquarters concentration in the U.S.