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Jennifer Thomas @CBJThomas

Covering restaurants, retail, hospitality and craft beer for @CBJNewsroom. News tips to jenniferthomas@bizjournals.com

Joined May 2009
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Get a sneak peek inside Little Mama's new location in south Charlotte. It opens for dinner service on Tuesday. @littlemamasCLT bizjournals.com/charlotte/ne…

PHOTOS: Frank Scibelli's Little Mama's lands opening date in south Charlotte

Veteran Restaurateur Frank Scibelli is bringing the tastes of his childhood to south Charlotte. His Little Mama’s will debut with dinner service Tuesday at 9825 Sandy Rock Place in Rea Farms.

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How to win CBJ awards: 40 Under 40, Best Places to Work and more - Charlotte Business Journal bizjournals.com/charlotte/ne… via @CBJnewsroom

How to nominate for CBJ's 40 Under 40, Best Places to Work and other awards for 2024

Here are the tips, best practices and key details needed to make sure the leaders, workers and organizations you admire most are recognized in CBJ's signature awards programs.

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Fate of Lidl's South End store unknown amid legal claims - Charlotte Business Journal bizjournals.com/charlotte/ne…

Lidl's unfinished South End store faces suit by Westmoreland Builders and claims totaling $5.5M

This long-planned South End store is mired in court actions seeking payment for nearly $5.5 million in construction-related costs.

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Bahamas Bowl no more. Famous Toastery nabs naming rights to ESPN bowl game in Charlotte bizjournals.com/charlotte/ne… via @CBJnewsroom

Famous Toastery eyes national exposure as it nabs naming rights to ESPN bowl game in Charlotte

This fast-growing Charlotte brunch concept has snagged naming rights to the Bahamas Bowl.

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RENDERINGS: Tipsy Pickle lands Camp North End spot. bizjournals.com/charlotte/ne…

Tipsy Pickle plans to open entertainment hub in Camp North End next summer

Entrepreneurs Mike Salzarulo and Tanner Brooks recently signed a lease for 35,000 square feet — including indoor and outdoor space — for the pickleball project.

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Clean Juice face revolt by big group of franchisees - Charlotte Business Journal bizjournals.com/charlotte/ne… via

Charlotte-based Clean Juice chain facing revolt by big group of franchisees over finances, supply...

Until recently, Clean Juice was riding a wave of rapid growth. Now it's facing a revolt by a large group of franchisees who are engaged in mediation with the company and seeking a way out — but CEO...

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Truist is following through with its plans for job cuts and leadership consolidation as some executives depart and others gain new roles. bizjournals.com/charlotte/ne…

C-suite execs depart as Truist's leadership consolidation gains momentum

Here's who's leaving Truist as part of the bank's plan to consolidate its leadership team.

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Birkdale Village lands Apple Store bizjournals.com/charlotte/ne…

Apple Store headed to Birkdale Village in Huntersville

An Apple Store is the latest retail win for Birkdale Village in Huntersville.

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Iconic restaurant Soul Gastrolounge locks in deal for Charlotte’s NoDa bizjournals.com/charlotte/ne… via @CBJnewsroom

Iconic restaurant Soul Gastrolounge locks in deal for Charlotte’s NoDa

Soul Gastrolounge is set for a triumphant return. Owners Andy and Lesa Kastanas have landed space to bring the restaurant to NoDa.

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‘This is on us’: Owner talks decision to shutter Davidson restaurant, Hot Mess, for revamp after two weeks bizjournals.com/charlotte/ne…

‘This is on us’: Owner talks decision to shutter Davidson restaurant Hot Mess for revamp after two...

Davidson restaurant Hot Mess has temporarily shuttered to focus on improving its execution after just two weeks in business.

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2 Feb 2023
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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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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Ever wondered how our awards work? Here's everything you need to know about nominating for the Charlotte Business Journal's 2023 awards bizjournals.com/charlotte/ne… via @CBJnewsroom

Everything you need to know about nominating for the Charlotte Business Journal's 2023 awards

Here are the tips, best practices and key details needed to make sure the leaders, workers and organizations you admire most are recognized in CBJ's signature awards programs.

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Birkdale Village lands first @bartacolife in Charlotte market, Drybar expanding. bizjournals.com/charlotte/ne…

Birkdale Village lands bartaco's first Charlotte-area restaurant, new Drybar location

bartaco is bringing its upscale street food to Birkdale Village. North American Properties has signed deals for the brand’s first location in the Charlotte market as well as a new location of Drybar.

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The S.C. Law Enforcement Division confirmed to @CBJnewsroom this evening that it was investigating a public funds transfer tied to the failed Panthers HQ project in Rock Hill. Story: bizjournals.com/charlotte/ne… via @CBJnewsroom

SC Law Enforcement Division investigating public funds transfer tied to failed Carolina Panthers HQ...

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has confirmed to the Charlotte Business Journal that it is investigating the transfer of public funds from York County to David Tepper-led entities...

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Cantina 1511 owner faces possible liquidation as effort to reorganize through bankruptcy falters bizjournals.com/charlotte/ne…

Cantina 1511 owner faces possible liquidation as effort to reorganize through bankruptcy falters

Quantum Development Charlotte — the ownership group behind Cantina 1511 — is facing a possible Chapter 7 liquidation after efforts to reorganize under bankruptcy protection have faltered.

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EXCLUSIVE: Campbell’s Greenhouses to close after 38 years in Dilworth. bizjournals.com/charlotte/ne…

EXCLUSIVE: Campbell’s Greenhouses & Nursery to close after 38 years in Dilworth

Campbell’s Greenhouses & Nursery will shutter its Dilworth operations in the upcoming weeks — though it's working to secure a new home.

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Summit Farms plans mixed-used development in Davidson with working farm, commercial space and housing bizjournals.com/charlotte/ne… @CBJnewsroom

Summit Farms plans mixed-used development in Davidson with working farm, commercial space and...

Summit Farms LLC is pursuing a 58-acre, mixed-use development that would combine a working farm, commercial space and low-density residential housing in Davidson.

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Get prepared for higher natural gas bills this winter. @CBJenergy tells you want to expect. bizjournals.com/charlotte/ne…

Piedmont Natural Gas says customers could see winter bills rise more than 20% this year

Piedmont Natural Gas Co. Inc. is warning that rising natural gas prices are likely to push winter heating bills for its customers in three states up by $30 to $35 a month.

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