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Symone Graham @CBJGraham

Covering banking & finance, tech, entrepreneurship and small businesses for @CBJnewsroom 🗞 | Send tips, story ideas - sgraham@bizjournals.com

Joined February 2020
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A recently released mid-year report by Queens University’s Center for Digital Equity highlights 20K hours of digital skills training and 2K laptops to those in need. Read more highlights, via @CBJnewsroom bizjournals.com/charlotte/ne…

How efforts to close Charlotte's digital divide are shaping up

The Center for Digital Equity at Queens University of Charlotte continues to drive transformative efforts to bridge the digital divide.

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Honorees in CBJ’s 2024 Women in Business Achievement Awards program have been revealed. See the full list via, @CBJnewsroom bizjournals.com/charlotte/ne…

Ally Financial exec heads 2024 class of honorees in CBJ's Women in Business Awards program

This signature awards program by the Charlotte Business Journal highlights outstanding women in the local business community. Here's a first look at the 2024 class.

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CLT Alliance Foundation has launched a new online resource hub to help small business owners in the Charlotte region navigate the complex entrepreneurial ecosystem. More can be found here >>> via @CLTInno bizjournals.com/charlotte/in…

CLT Alliance Foundation introduces new digital resource hub 'RISE' to boost local small business...

The new online tool can help escalate the growth of small businesses across the region.

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Charlotte-based Bank of America revealed today its latest hourly minimum wage change as part of its initiative to reach $25 per hour by 2025. via, @CBJnewsroom bizjournals.com/charlotte/ne…

Bank of America raises minimum wage to $23 an hour as part of broader effort

It's part of Bank of America's larger initiative to reach a minimum wage of $25 per hour by 2025.

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This local startup is in growth mode as it continues to serve several of Charlotte’s most high-level executives. via, @CLTInno bizjournals.com/charlotte/in…

Charlotte transportation startup counts Hugh McColl, Malcomb Coley among clients. And it's in...

This Charlotte-based transportation startup is in growth mode as it continues to serve some of the city's most high-level executives.

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CMPD rep confirms there will be a press conference here but time is TBD
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According to first responders, the fire is near Fairview Road and Piedmont Row Drive, at a construction site. via, @CBJnewsroom bizjournals.com/charlotte/ne…

Massive fire breaks out at apartment construction site in SouthPark area of Charlotte

Modera SouthPark — a 239-unit apartment development — was slated to deliver in spring 2024.

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ICYMI: Bank of America was reportedly one of the banks to opt out of bidding for First Republic Bank. Here’s analysts take on why. via, @CBJnewsroom bizjournals.com/charlotte/ne…

Analysts 'puzzled' on why Bank of America opted out of bid for First Republic

Here's why analysts believe Bank of America backed out of the bid for First Republic.

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Local credit union leaders share steps they are taking to avoid being swept under the banking crisis. via, @CBJnewsroom bizjournals.com/charlotte/ne…

Local credit union leaders, NCUA board member share steps taken to avoid financial crisis

Local credit union leaders are taking steps to steer clear of the banking crisis and instill confidence in their members.

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Local economists and banking officials are confident that Charlotte's banking ecosystem is not susceptible to Silicon Valley Bank's sudden collapse. Here's what they're saying. via, @CBJnewsroom bizjournals.com/charlotte/ne…

North Carolina economists, banking officials confident in regulatory reaction to SVB, Signature...

State Treasurer Dale Folwell says banks regulated in North Carolina do not have the same number of unsecured deposits and are more diversified than SVB and Signature Bank.

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Charlotte-based startup @PiedmontPennies has taken its spin on traditional Southern cheese straws to the next level. via, @CLTInno bizjournals.com/charlotte/in…

How local founder turned her grandmother's cheesy biscuit recipe into startup Piedmont Pennies

A North Carolina native has transformed her family's holiday tradition into a full-time business, and the concept started in her grandmother's kitchen.

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A Charlotte-based HR technology startup has eliminated jobs due to macroeconomic-related headwinds, among other factors, according to a letter from its CEO. via, @CLTInno bizjournals.com/charlotte/in…

Charlotte startup Oyster HR cuts jobs less than a year after reaching $1B valuation

A Charlotte-based HR technology startup has eliminated jobs due to macroeconomic-related headwinds, among other factors, according to a letter from its CEO sent to employees last month.

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Truist CEO Bill Rogers announces new program to support minority-owned small businesses called “Where It Starts.” Bank will work with nonprofits on “long-term program.”
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U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry recently spoke with @CBJnewsroom about his plans to develop a solid cryptocurrency regulatory framework. bizjournals.com/charlotte/in…

US Rep. Patrick McHenry ratchets up call for crypto regulation in wake of FTX collapse

The swift fall of bankrupt cryptocurrency company FTX has only made U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry's call for a solid crypto regulatory framework more paramount.

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From @CBJThomas: North American Properties exec talks decision to scale back plans for Birkdale Village expansion bizjournals.com/charlotte/ne… via @CBJnewsroom

North American Properties exec talks decision to scale back plans for Birkdale Village expansion

North American Properties has made major revisions to its proposed expansion plans for Birkdale. The developer removed a 125-room hotel and 350 multifamily units from the $275 million project.

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Truist is the last of Charlotte's three largest banks to report its Q4 earnings results. It posted a strong profit due to the bank's post-merger progress. More to come, via @CBJnewsroom bizjournals.com/charlotte/ne…

Truist Financial tops analysts' expectations on Q4 earnings, revenue as CEO touts 'post-integration...

Truist Financial Corp.'s profits climbed 5.6% year over year for the fourth quarter, a reflection of its post-merger progress.

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Local medical students launch Charlotte startup @CoffeeDocsCo after going viral on TikTok. bizjournals.com/charlotte/in…

Medical students launch Charlotte startup CoffeeDocs after viral TikTok video

What started as creating comedic TikTok videos as a study break from medical school has turned into a java business geared for health-care professionals.

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Here’s the latest on Wells Fargo’s Q4 earnings results.
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13 Jan 2023
Despite taking a big hit in the fourth quarter from a recent settlement, Wells Fargo's earnings topped analysts' average estimate. bizjournals.com/charlotte/ne…
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Earnings: Bank of America’s profit grew by 1.4% year over year in the fourth quarter, while revenue jumped 11% — surpassing analysts expectations. More to come, via @CBJnewsroom bizjournals.com/charlotte/ne…

Bank of America Q4 earnings beat analysts' expectations as higher interest rates drive revenue...

Bank of America's profit grew by 1.4% year over year in the fourth quarter, while revenue jumped 11% — surpassing analysts' expectations.

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Earnings season is back again with Wells Fargo and Bank of America first up to report their fourth-quarter results tomorrow. Truist will release its earnings next week. Here’s what analyst are watching for in the cycle. bizjournals.com/charlotte/ne…

What analysts expect as Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Truist report Q4 earnings

Earnings season has returned, with Wells Fargo and Bank of America set to reveal their fourth-quarter results on Jan. 13. Charlotte-based Truist will release its earnings on Jan. 19.

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