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by Our Founder/CEO&CTO Hiroyuki Chishiro
- He has worked as a visiting scholar at Michael Jordan's alma mater, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC), from September 2012 to August 2013, and is familiar with US college basketball (NCAA) and the NBA. He is Japanese and also familiar with Japan basketball and B.LEAGUE (Japan).
- He is presently working as CTO at Guarantee Happiness LLC in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States (the town where UNC is located) from January 2020 and as CEO and CTO of Japanese Tar Heel, Inc. in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States from June 2022. He is familiar with the latest basketball in United States.
- We have written more than 110 articles on North Carolina and UNC and more than 20 articles on basketball.
- He played basketball in junior high and high school, and was in the top 8 in Chiba Prefecture in junior high school and in the top 16 in Chiba Prefecture in high school (Japan). He has experience playing American basketball with UNC students and North Carolina locals.
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Charlotte
Charlotte is the largest city and financial center in North Carolina (about 900,000 residents in 2020).
Charlotte is located in southwestern North Carolina.
Charlotte was named for Queen Charlotte of King George III of England.
Also, Charlotte has the nickname "The Queen City".
Charlotte is characterized by the following.
- Economic Center: Charlotte is a financial center, home to the headquarters of many Fortune 500 companies, including Bank of America and Duke Energy. Charlotte also has a thriving economy in technology, healthcare, and manufacturing.
- Sports: Charlotte is a major sports city, home to the Charlotte Hornets of the NBA and the Carolina Panthers of the NFL, and the NASCAR Hall of Fame is located in Charlotte, highlighting the city's ties to motor sports.
- Culture and Arts: Charlotte has a rich cultural scene with numerous museums, art galleries, theaters, and music venues; Mint Museum, Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, and Discovery Place Science are popular cultural spots.
- Outdoor Activities: Charlotte offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation, with Freedom Park and the U.S. National Whitewater Center being prime spots for outdoor enthusiasts. Charlotte's greenways are ideal for walking, running, and biking.
- Cuisine: Charlotte's cuisine is diverse, with restaurants offering a wide variety of cuisines. From fine dining to food trucks to local eateries, Charlotte has something to please every palate.
- Education: Charlotte is home to higher education institutions such as the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Queens University at Charlotte, which contribute to a vibrant academic community.
- Population Growth: Charlotte has experienced significant population growth over the years, attracting people of diverse backgrounds and contributing to its cultural diversity.
- Urban Development: New residential and commercial space, especially in areas such as Uptown, the South End, and NoDa (North Davidson), is enhancing Charlotte's appeal.
- Transportation: Charlotte is served by the Charlotte Douglas International Airport and has an excellent public transportation system, including light rail, making it relatively easy to get around the city.
Charlotte's mix of southern charm, modern amenities, and a vibrant business environment make it an attractive place to live, work, and visit.
A variety of activities cater to a wide range of interests, and there is always something exciting happening in Charlotte!
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is the nearest international airport in Charlotte.
If you would like to know more about Charlotte Douglas International Airport, please click the following.
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Evaluating Charlotte as Financial District
Charlotte ranks second only to New York in total assets of financial institutions headquartered in Charlotte.
The following financial institutions are headquartered in Charlotte
- Bank of America
- Truist Financial Corporation (a merged BB&T and SunTrust company created in 2019)
Charlotte is also home to Wells Fargo's East Coast regional headquarters (formerly Wachovia).
Fortune 500 companies headquartered in Charlotte are as follows.
Home to Famous Sports Teams in Charlotte
Here are home to famous sports teams in Charlotte.
When touring Charlotte, go see a game!
Spectrum Center: Home to NBA Team "Charlotte Hornets"
Spectrum Center (formerly Time Warner Cable Arena) is home to NBA team "Charlotte Hornets".
Click the following to watch videos introducing Spectrum Center.
Our Founder/CEO&CTO Hiroyuki Chishiro gave a Charlotte Hornets jersey as a gift to "nao", a Japanese Charlotte Hornets fan, and he was very pleased!
Go Hornets!
Bank of America Stadium: Home to NFL Team "Carolina Panthers"
Bank of America Stadium is home to NFL team "Carolina Panthers".
Click the following to watch videos introducing Bank of America Stadium.
Truist Field: Home to Minor League Baseball Team "Charlotte Knights"
Truist Field (formerly BB&T Ballpark) is home to minor league baseball team "Charlotte Knights".
Click the following to watch introductory videos of Truist Field.
5 Recommended Attractions in Charlotte
Here are 5 recommended attractions in Charlotte (not the home to sports teams).
NOTE: Of course, we also recommend the home to the three sports teams mentioned!
NASCAR Hall of Fame
NASCAR Hall of Fame is an exhibition museum of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR), the largest motorsports governing body in the United States.
NASCAR Hall of Fame honors drivers who have demonstrated exceptional skill in NASCAR driving, great crew chiefs of all time, owners, broadcasters, and other major contributors to competition within the sanctioning body.
Click the following to watch videos introducing the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Freedom Park
Freedom Park is located on the south side of Charlotte.
Freedom Park has athletic facilities including tennis and volleyball courts, a track and field, and many natural features.
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Billy Graham Library
Billy Graham Library is located in west Charlotte and is modeled after the barn on the farm where Billy Graham grew up.
Billy Graham was a prominent Christian preacher, best known for founding the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association in 1950.
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U.S. National Whitewater Center
U.S. National Whitewater Center is a non-profit outdoor recreation and athletic training facility that opened to the public in 2006 for rafting, kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, and ice skating.
U.S. National Whitewater Center's most unique feature is the world's largest and most complex recirculating man-made whitewater river.
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Discovery Place Science
Discovery Place Science is one of North Carolina's premier science museum attractions.
It offers an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages, making it a top choice for things to see and do in Charlotte.
Visitors can enjoy interactive exhibits that bring science to life, awe-inspiring experiments, and an array of fascinating displays!
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Summary
We introduced Charlotte, North Carolina's largest city and financial center.
The total assets of financial institutions headquartered in Charlotte is the second largest after New York City, which ranked first.
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