The fact that a large number of
Fortune 500 companies choose to operate out of Charlotte, NC – is a major
indicator within its own self, of the region’s economic stability and
employment prospect. With 6 Fortune 500 countries headquartered within
Mecklenburg County itself, Charlotte ranks 8th in the United States
– for the number of Fortune 500 Companies its headquarters within the county.
Employment and Revenues
With a large chunk of Fortune 500
companies based out of Charlotte, NC – the headquarters represent an even
larger chunk of the Charlotte North Carolina jobs market and a revenue stream which crosses 171.5 billion
dollars, only within the Mecklenburg County. Companies such as Lowe’s ad Domtar
which are located close by further add to the job market and the region’s
revenues by another 227.3 billion US dollars.
Leading Industries
With about 264 Fortune 500
companies having committed to the city to place one or more of their facilities
in this county, the area is bustling with job opportunities with leading
companies across industries such as Banking, Automotive Retailing and Services,
Forest and Paper Products, Metals, Industrial Machinery, Specialty Retailers,
Utilities, Gas and Electric.
The Best Charlotte North Carolina Jobs
As head quarters to some of the
best companies in the country, here are some of the ideal work place
environments the Fortune 500’s in Charlotte have to offer –
1.
Bank of America – A bank which services
the financial requirements of about 98% of the Fortune 500 companies and 20% of
midsized companies across the United States, headquartered in Charlotte,
working with Bank of America is without doubt and exciting proposition.
2.
Alston and Bird – The 13th
best company to work for in the United States, the work environment here is
ideal for working moms and parents who are able to leverage the child-care
facilities within their workplace. The law firm is conscious towards the needs
of working parents, pregnant women and new mom’s; making it a great environment
to work in.
