Charlotte, North Carolina

Highwoods Announces Market Rotation Plan

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Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Phase One of Market Rotation Plan Expected to be:

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  • Phase One of Market Rotation Plan Expected to be:
    Approximately Neutral to Current FFO Run Rate; Accretive over Long-Term
    Conference Call: Thursday, August 22nd at 8:30 A.M.
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    RALEIGH, N.C, Aug. 21, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Highwoods Properties, Inc. (NYSE:HIW) announces a series of planned investment activities that will further strengthen its Best Business District (BBD) office focus.
  • Ed Fritsch, CEO, stated, Our plan is to enter the dynamic Charlotte market and rotate out of Greensboro and Memphis, consistent with our long-term strategic plan of owning high-quality, trophy office buildings in the BBDs of markets with favorable economic and demographic trends.
  • With its strong, diverse and growing economy, Charlotte has been at the top of our list for future market expansion.

Duke Energy honors six companies with 2019 Power Partner Award

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Friday, August 23, 2019

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Six outstanding organizations have been chosen to receive Duke Energy's long-standing Power Partner award for 2019.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Six outstanding organizations have been chosen to receive Duke Energy's long-standing Power Partner award for 2019.
  • "The businesses and organizations selected for this award are truly outstanding," said Chris Edge, Duke Energy vice president of large business customers.
  • Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of the largest energy holding companies in the U.S.
  • Duke Energy was named to Fortune's 2019 "World's Most Admired Companies" list, and Forbes' 2019 "America's Best Employers" list.

704Games Announces NASCAR Heat 4 Gold Edition Featuring NASCAR Legend Jeff Gordon

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Thursday, August 15, 2019

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --704Games, NASCAR Team Properties' exclusive console simulation-style video game licensee, today announced that four-time NASCAR Champion and NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon will grace the cover of the special NASCAR Heat 4 Gold Edition.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --704Games, NASCAR Team Properties' exclusive console simulation-style video game licensee, today announced that four-time NASCAR Champion and NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon will grace the cover of the special NASCAR Heat 4 Gold Edition.
  • NASCAR Heat 4 Gold Edition is now available for pre-order at NASCARHeat.com and select retailers and only 20,000 physical copies will be sold.
  • Fans who purchase the Gold Edition of NASCAR Heat 4 will have the ability to race as NASCAR Legend Jeff Gordon and the option to use Gordon as their spotter.
  • "It's a great honor to be featured in the NASCAR Heat 4 Gold Edition," said Gordon.

Century Communities, Inc. introduces three new communities in South Carolina

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Friday, August 2, 2019

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Communities, Inc., a top 10 national home builder, announced today it is introducing three new communities in South Carolina, located within the Charlotte metropolitan area.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Communities, Inc., a top 10 national home builder, announced today it is introducing three new communities in South Carolina, located within the Charlotte metropolitan area.
  • Century Communities is engaged in all aspects of home building in 15 states across the West, Mountain, Texas and Southeast, but this is Century Communities first development of new communities in South Carolina.
  • "We are excited about growing our communities in the Charlotte market and proud to introduce our first venture of exceptional new homes into South Carolina.
  • These three new outstanding communities address the growing need for high quality homes in one of the fastest-growing areas of South Carolina," said Ken Rabel, Charlotte Division president for Century Communities.

Veritas Collaborative Hosts Charlotte Grand Opening

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Thursday, August 1, 2019

DURHAM, N.C., August 1, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Veritas Collaborative , a specialty healthcare system for the treatment of eating disorders, today celebrated the grand opening of its Child, Adolescent & Young Adult Center in Charlotte, N.C.

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  • DURHAM, N.C., August 1, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Veritas Collaborative , a specialty healthcare system for the treatment of eating disorders, today celebrated the grand opening of its Child, Adolescent & Young Adult Center in Charlotte, N.C.
  • Attendees included community dignitaries, members of the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, and the Veritas Collaborative executive team and multidisciplinary staff.
  • "Families travel far and wide to receive lifesaving eating disorders treatment, and the grand opening of our Charlotte center means treatment is now more accessible to them.
  • Individuals interested in treatment options can call Veritas Collaborative in Charlotte at 704-680-3140 and/or email charlotte(at)veritascollaborative(dot)com.

Join the Society of Insurance Research (SIR) for Their 49th Annual Conference

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Wednesday, July 31, 2019

MINNEAPOLIS, July 31, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Society of Insurance Research (SIR) will hold their 49th Annual Conference on October 20th 22nd at the Sheraton Charlotte Hotel in Charlotte, NC.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, July 31, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Society of Insurance Research (SIR) will hold their 49th Annual Conference on October 20th 22nd at the Sheraton Charlotte Hotel in Charlotte, NC.
  • Insurance professionals seeking to advance their business and profession through cutting edge research are invited and encouraged to attend.
  • The theme for this year's event is "Reimagining Research to Recognize Emerging Insurance Industry Trends".
  • The Society of Insurance Research was founded in 1970 to provide a forum for the free exchange of ideas in all areas of insurance research.

AlphaGraphics South Charlotte | Ballantyne Wins National Project of the Year Award

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Wednesday, July 31, 2019

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 31, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --AlphaGraphics, Inc., a global leader in print, marketing, signage and technology solutions, announced that AlphaGraphics South Charlotte | Ballantyne has been recognized with the 2019 Project of the Year Award.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 31, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --AlphaGraphics, Inc., a global leader in print, marketing, signage and technology solutions, announced that AlphaGraphics South Charlotte | Ballantyne has been recognized with the 2019 Project of the Year Award.
  • AlphaGraphics South Charlotte | Ballantyne worked with Los Angeles-based agency, Crown+Conquer, to bring to life some large-scale projects during the 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend in Charlotte, NC.
  • Both AlphaGraphics South Charlotte and AlphaGraphics Ballantyne are owned and operated by Rich and Jennifer Schepler and their team of talented employees.
  • AlphaGraphics Ballantyne at 13850 Ballantyne Corporate Place, Suite 500 serves as a sales office, while AlphaGraphics South Charlotte at 9129 Monroe Rd., Suite 160 is the main production facility for both centers.

MUFG to Tap into Charlotte Technology and Risk Talent with New Office

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Tuesday, July 30, 2019

NEW YORK, July 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --MUFG, one of the world's leading financial groups, has opened an office in Charlotte, NC for its Operations & Technology for the Americas group, Americas Risk Management group, and other select functions.

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  • NEW YORK, July 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --MUFG, one of the world's leading financial groups, has opened an office in Charlotte, NC for its Operations & Technology for the Americas group, Americas Risk Management group, and other select functions.
  • "This is a very exciting opportunity for MUFG to establish a footprint in the Charlotte market," notes Chris Higgins, Chief Information & Operations Officer for the bank.
  • The bank will undertake an intensive recruiting effort to build capabilities through the hiring of local talent in the Charlotte metropolitan area.
  • The pairing of a growing, global financial institution like MUFG and a flourishing community like Charlotte is sure to be a winning combination."

Charlotte's Web Extends Research Initiative with The Center for Discovery to Develop Optimal Hemp Genetics for New York and Greater Eastern Appalachian Region

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Tuesday, July 30, 2019

"We are committed to developing the highest-quality hemp genetics optimized for growing in New York and the surrounding region," said Deanie Elsner, CEO of Charlotte's Web.

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  • "We are committed to developing the highest-quality hemp genetics optimized for growing in New York and the surrounding region," said Deanie Elsner, CEO of Charlotte's Web.
  • Charlotte's Web's joint initiative with Center for Discovery demonstrates the Company's commitment to sustainable farming practices and corporate social responsibility.
  • We are proud to be working with Charlotte's Web to advance hemp farming in New York State, and see great potential for additional growth and research."
  • Charlotte's Web has also been transitioning its hemp farming from conventional to organic agriculture practices over the past five years.

AvidXchange Doubles Footprint in Charlotte with Expanding Headquarters

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Thursday, July 18, 2019

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- AvidXchange , the leading provider of accounts payable (AP) and payment automation solutions , announced today in a press conference the expansion of its Charlotte headquarters campus.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- AvidXchange , the leading provider of accounts payable (AP) and payment automation solutions , announced today in a press conference the expansion of its Charlotte headquarters campus.
  • It represents the mark Charlotte is making as a center for innovation for other growing technology focused companies.
  • The support we've had from the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County and our Music Factory community continues to make AvidXchange a great place to work," said Michael Praeger, CEO and Co-Founder of AvidXchange.
  • Features ofthe expansion and new building include the following:
    The second building is, in footprint, an exact replica of the first AvidXchange Music Factory location completed in 2017.