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By Caroline McMillan | E-mail | 6:20PM

Adopting ‘a culture of change’ helped grow Charlotte-based Classic Graphics from a two-man printing-press operation to a company with $70 million in projected revenue this year and a client list of Fortune 500 companies.

Loyalty-program apps gain ground

By Olga Kharif | Bloomberg News | 11:31AM

Loyalty programs are moving out of wallets and into mobile devices as a new generation of applications seeks to reward consumers for shopping, watching television or snapping photos.

BCBS influence waning with NC lawmakers

By Lynn Bonner | E-mail | 9:42PM

The state’s largest health insurer so far this session has seen three measure pieces of legislation go against its wishes.

PNC eyeing south Charlotte for new branches

By Deon Roberts | E-mail | May 17, 2013

As it heads into its second year in the Charlotte market, PNC Bank is scouting locations to open more branches in what is already a highly competitive city for banks.

Developer buys land for uptown apartments

By Andrew Dunn | E-mail | May 17, 2013

A developer has bought land from the city of Charlotte to build a $40 million apartment complex uptown.

Firm to build apartments around Southeast

N.C. jobless rate falls below 9 percent

By David Bracken | E-mail | May 17, 2013

North Carolina’s unemployment rate fell for the third consecutive month in April, declining three-tenths of a percentage point to 8.9 percent. It marks the first time that the state’s jobless rate has dipped below 9 percent since January 2009.

They’ve got game

By Lynn Trenning | Correspondent | May 17, 2013

Charlotte career coaches say their one-on-one style helps professionals find their way -- and thrive in the workplace

Nonprofit: Loans helped 300 launch businesses

May 17, 2013

In just its first five months in Charlotte, microfinance nonprofit Grameen America says it has helped 300 people launch businesses that could lift them out of poverty.

What to know before you go: 5 tips for summer travel

By Ely Portillo | E-mail | May 17, 2013

Whether your getaway involves flying or driving, save time and money by knowing what to expect.

Sanford leaves Tree.com board

Rick Rothacker | E-mail | May 17, 2013

Charlotte-based Tree.com is losing another board member after an election victory.

Video: Jerry Orr talks about Charlotte intermodal facility | May 17, 2013
Firm to build apartments around Southeast | May 17, 2013
Developers plan 15-story office tower on Westin hotel property uptown | May 17, 2013
Stocks rise on hopeful signs for the US economy | May 17, 2013
Regional partnership braces for loss of funding | May 16, 2013
Raeford turkey plant to close in July | May 16, 2013

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