NASCAR Hall of Fame

The checkered flag is in sight and the countdown is on until the NASCAR Hall of Fame opens May 11, 2010. Read the rest of this entry »

ProFlowers Opens Distribution Center in Charlotte

ProFlowers has recently opened a new distribution center here in Charlotte, NC.  ProFlowers was founded in 1998 and has quickly become a leading online flower merchant, providing over 150 varieties of fresh cut flowers throughout the US.

“We chose Charlotte over other major cities in the Southeastern U.S. because of its location and it is a high growth area.  We are excited to be a part of this city and to be a part of its business community”, said John Kuehn, senior vice president of supply chain operations, ProFlowers.

Charlotte Goes Green for St. Patrick’s Day Festival

Looking for ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the Queen City? Read the rest of this entry »

Charlotte Housing Authority pulls out of proposed Ballantyne project

The Charlotte Housing Authority released a statement Monday afternoon, saying they won’t participate in a housing project planned at the intersection of Providence Road West and Johnston Road.

Read the full article on WCNC.com

Best Restaurants in Charlotte

Where are your favorite places to dine in Charlotte?

We have always enjoyed going to Trio.

When you enter Trio, a world of dining experiences opens for you. Great food is served at reasonable prices in a comfortable casual environment.

You may choose to dine in a lively bar area, in cozy booths, in an open central area with linen-dressed tables and a warm wood-burning pizza oven, in a semi-private room, or “al fresco” under the umbrellas on the outdoor patio.

Trio provides a blend of traditional and contemporary foods. You will be impressed with the quality, variety, and prices of their food.

So, where are some of your favorite places to eat?

NASCAR REVING UP WITH O.A.R.

NASCAR Rev’d Up, a six-hour event highlighted by a concert with Everfine/Atlantic recording group O.A.R., will kick off activities for the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race week in Charlotte. The event, which is free to the public, will take place Wednesday, May 13th between 3rd and Mint Streets in uptown Charlotte from 4:00-10:00 p.m.

This year, the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race is being held for the 25th time. “NASCAR Rev’d Up” marks the first time that the all-star race week will open with a concert.

A major fan event, “NASCAR Rev’d Up” features a program filled with driver appearances, show cars and interactive displays, culminated by the O.A.R. concert. Performing as special guests will be Charlotte band Simplified.