Concord/Harrisburg Area Development

[J-Rob]

18 hours ago, KJHburg said:

Concord's hotel district off exit 49 Burton Smith Blvd by Concord Mills and the Speedway is the 2nd largest collection of hotel rooms in the entire Charlotte metro area. 

Without consideration for the merits of an MLB team in Charlotte or NC in general, I've always thought this area would be a prime location to build out a Braves/Battery-like baseball stadium and entertainment district.  There is already some infrastructure in place, places to eat and nearby hotels, and its on the north side of Charlotte, which would make it more accessible to Triangle residents. Maybe Tom Dundon can bring on Marcus Smith as an owner since the speedway has local connections (plus land holdings). We all know about the Smith's failed MLS attempt, but working as a minority owner alongside Tom Dundon might bolster the overall effort. I know Dundon is pushing for a Raleigh team, but just spitballing what would make sense from a statewide location perspective. 

[KJHburg]

3 hours ago, rancenc said:

Forget about this operation that set up shop in Concord several years ago!

https://businessnc.com/gm-defense-the-automotive-giant-has-ambitious-defense-contracting-plans-a-concord-factory-is-helping-revive-a-proud-legacy/

from that article GM Defense moved into a much larger building next to the Hendrick Motorsports campus off Burton Smith Blvd.

""GM Defense won a 10-year contract with the U.S. Department of State to deliver heavy-duty sport utility vehicles. The deal has the potential for as much as $300 million in revenue, GM said in November.

SUVs are aimed at providing greater safety for diplomats and other government officials riding around Washington, D.C., and other capitals across the globe, while offering the same ride, technology and comforts of GM’s commercial Suburban brand.

Production of both vehicle lines shifted in recent weeks a couple miles south to a new 275,000-square-foot building at the Hendrick acreage. Employment of assemblers of the infantry vehicles and SUVs is expected to reach about 80 over the next year or so. But the structure’s size suggests a much larger workforce is likely, depending on GM Defense’s ability to win more contracts and develop other products.

Cabarrus County is thrilled by expansions at the Hendrick campus, which represents an important employment hub, says Page Castrodale, executive director of the county’s economic development arm. She notes that GM’s experience “proves the ability of our residents to make just about anything in Cabarrus County.”""

 

[KJHburg]

Downtown Concord streetscape work, old courthouse renovation and 2 new apartment buildings being completed, another retail/residential building being renovated.  Lots of work in downtown Concord.  

and my lunch at Benny's downtown. 

[KJHburg]

I am glad Axios has "discovered" Gibson Mills.  This mill reuse has a wide variety of commercial uses.  Great restaurants, 2 breweries, the largest antique and collectibles mall in the region, food hall etc. 

Gibson Mill in Concord: Things to do, food, breweries and shops - Axios Charlotte