On it's inaugural list of the best cities to live, Fortune Small Business ranked Charlotte, NC #8. This number is not perfectly accurate (we all know it is #1!), but this is a welcome accolade none the less. FSB researched towns that enjoy healthy business environments and alluring leisure offerings, then further rated them on economic conditions such as local tax rates, natural beauty and availability of desirable arts and entertainment venues and recreational opportunities, all of which we are fortunate to have plenty of! Sitting pretty as the second largest banking and financial center in the nation, trumped only by NYs Wall Street, does no injustice to our wonderful city either. We have experienced an influx of highly educated, motivated and growth centric populations that continue to move us toward the future in exciting and innovative ways. Our city is taking the proper steps to ensure much thought and consideration is taken with all projects as it moves forward. We are "in the loop" when it comes to providing and protecting green space, encouraging the development of green building/living, all while maintaining economic growth ... isn't this the exact definition of "quality of life"?!!! You have to love it!!!

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