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Many thanks to the following companies for their support of theCharlotte Chamber’s economic development efforts.PLATINUM SPONSORSSILVER SPONSORSBRONZE SPONSORSAd Art Company, TheArtistic Images, Inc.Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLPBryan Cave LLPBurkert Contromatic Corp.Carolina Handling, LLCCarolina Legal Staffing, LLCCompass Group North AmericaDiscoverReady LLCFirst Citizens BankG4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc.Garden City GroupGrant Thornton LLPHaynes and Boone, LLPHendrick Automotive GroupHollander Home Fashions, Inc.Huron LegalInsight Global, Inc. A Staffing Services Co.Lincoln HarrisLouis Raphael — Kizan International, Inc.Moore & Van Allen PLLCNational Print Group Inc.Otis Elevator CompanyPerformance TeamPhillips-Van Heusen Corp.Rust Consulting, Inc.Shearman & SterlingSidley Austin LLPSpecial CounselStanley Convergent Security SolutionsSteelFab, Inc.UGL ServicesWeyco GroupCharlotte Chamber Economic Development charlottechamber.com330 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 USA | 704.378.1300 | twitter.com/cltecondev

330 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202704.378.1300charlottechamber.comcltchamber and cltecondevfacebook.com/charlottechambercharlottechamberChairmanMichael C. Tarwater,Carolinas HealthCare SystemPresidentBob Morgan, CCESVP, Economic DevelopmentJeff Edge, CEcDVP, Communications & ResearchNatalie DickDirector, EconomicDevelopment MarketingAndrea WareDirector, ResearchPaul HendershotDirector, Research PublicationsMadeline CarylDirector, Advertising & CampaignAllie Thomas704.378.1312Photography bypatrickschneiderphoto.comCopyright 2014 by Charlotte Chamber of Commerce.All rights reserved. No part of the publication may bereproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,electronic or mechanical, including photocopying,recording or by any information storage or retrievalsystem, without permission in writing from theCharlotte Chamber. The information in this publicationis carefully gathered and compiled in such a way as toensure maximum accuracy. The Charlotte Chambercannot, and does not, guarantee either the correctnessof all information furnished them nor the completeabsence of errors and omissions. Hence, responsibilityfor same neither can be, nor is, assumed..25M 1/14Charlotte:An IntroductionCharlotte’s Major Employers Directory isa listing of 1,317 firms that employ morethan 680,000 people in the 16-countyCharlotte region. Charlotte’s largestemployers represent many industries,including financial services and insurance,energy, health care, manufacturing,transportation and logistics and retail. TheCharlotte region includes the followingcounties: Alexander, Anson, Cabarrus,Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln,Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanly and Unioncounties in N.C., and Chester, Chesterfield,Lancaster and York counties in S.C.In addition to providing an overview ofCharlotte’s major industries, this directoryprovides contact and business-classificationinformation for all 1,317 major employerfirms. For companies with multiplelocations, contact information is given forthe headquarters or largest location.Financial Services and InsuranceCharlotte is renowned for its vibrantbanking sector. With $2.2 trillion in assets,the city is the nation’s second-largestfinancial center next to New York City. Theestablishments in the financial services andinsurance industries in the Charlotte regionemploy more than 63,000 people. Almost90 percent of these people work directlyfor the 58 major finance and insuranceemployers included in this directory.With 20,600 employees in the Charlotteregion, Wells Fargo is the largestemployer in the financial servicesand insurance sector. After acquiringWachovia Corporation in 2008, thecharlottechamber.com Major Employers Directory 3

Fortune 50 company located its EastCoast headquarters in Charlotte. Thebank also has its largest U.S. tradinghub in Charlotte, with 1,500 employeesworking in its new trading center.Bank of America Corp., the nation’ssecond-largest bank, has its worldheadquarters in Charlotte, employing15,000 people regionally. Through itsoperations in more than 40 countries,Bank of America serves clients withservices ranging from investmentand corporate banking to investingand equity execution services.Charlotte continues to attract financialservices and insurance companies tothe area. GMAC Financial Services, nowAlly Financial, announced 200 jobs atits Charlotte corporate center in 2009.Ally Financial now employs 550 peoplehere in finance, marketing, informationtechnology and related areas. In 2010,Citco Fund Services announced 258new jobs in financial services back officepositions. With 800 employees at twolocations in Charlotte, LPL Financial LLCannounced in 2012 that it would add75 to 100 technology jobs by the end of2013 with plans for additional growthin the coming years. In 2013, MetLifeInc. revealed plans to establish a hubin Charlotte for its U.S. retail business,creating more than 1,300 jobs in the city.Other significant companies in financialservices and insurance in the Charlotteregion include TIAA-CREF with 3,500employees; Allstate Insurance with1,425 employees; The Vanguard Groupwith 1,200 employees; CitiFinancialwith 1,100 employees; and AXAEquitable with 670 employees.Energy Sector VisionLeads to GrowthIn 2009, Duke Energy, along withbusiness and community leaders, began aneffort to reshape a portion of the region— the energy sector. The plan involvedgrowing Charlotte into a major nationalplayer in the energy industry by increasingmanufacturing and energy researchand promoting training for professionalengineers. Known as the nation’s NewEnergy Capital, the Charlotte region nowboasts more than 200 companies in thepower cluster, supporting nearly 25,500 jobs.After its merger with Progress Energyin 2012, Duke Energy, a Fortune 150company headquartered in Charlotte,became the nation’s largest electricpower holding company. With 7,700employees in the Charlotte region and57,700 megawatts of electric generatingcapacity, the company delivers energy toapproximately 7.2 million U.S. customers.Since 2008, more than 100 firms announced4,050 jobs in the energy industry. Whilenot all of those companies are majoremployers, there have been a few significantadditions to the energy sector. In 2009,Westinghouse Electric Companyopened an office in Charlotte in responseto growth in the nuclear energy business.The company now employs 120 peoplein Charlotte. In 2010, less than threeyears after establishing a nuclear powerpresence in uptown Charlotte, CB&I(formerly Shaw Group), announced 225new jobs, primarily in engineering. CB&Inow employs 1,200 people in Charlotte.Since 2009, Siemens Energy hasannounced several projects in Charlotte.Siemens Energy Inc. announced 226 jobs in2009, and in 2010, the company relocatedits gas turbine manufacturing operationsand nuclear instrumentation and controlgroup to Charlotte. Siemens now employs1,800 people in the Charlotte area.4Major Employers Directorycharlottechamber.com

AREVA, the world’s largest companycomprising the entire nuclear fuel cycle,announced that it would relocate its NorthAmerican headquarters to Charlotte in2013. Though the company has had apresence in Charlotte since 2002, therelocation will bring an additional 130jobs over the next four years. AREVAcurrently employs 630 people in Charlotte.SPX Corporation announced in 2010that it was expanding its Charlotteheadquarters, adding 180 jobs. TheFortune 500 provider of engineeredproducts and technologies employs 350people in Charlotte. Also in 2010, Fortune1000 company Babcock & Wilcox movedits headquarters to Charlotte. Employingmore than 150 people in Charlotte, thecompany designs, supplies and servicespower generation systems and equipment.Other significant energy companies includeSaertex USA, a major producer of fabricsused for wind turbines; Celgard, oneof the largest suppliers to the lithiumbattery industry; and Piedmont NaturalGas, a natural gas provider serving NorthCarolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.Health CareMore than 100,000 people work in healthcare in the Charlotte region, and theindustry continues to grow. Two majorhealth care systems make up nearly half ofthat employment: Carolinas HealthCareSystem and Novant Health togetheremploy more than 43,000 people inthe Charlotte region. Both systems arenationally ranked among SDI Health’s top50 integrated healthcare networks (2012).As the region’s largest major employerwith 32,500 employees, CarolinasHealthCare System, headquartered inCharlotte, is one of the largest public,not-for-profit hospital systems in thecountry. Serving patients in North andSouth Carolina, its diverse network offacilities includes academic medical centers,hospitals, healthcare pavilions, physicianpractices, surgical and rehabilitationcenters, home health agencies, nursinghomes, and hospice and palliative care.Novant Health, headquartered in Winston-Salem, N.C., employs more than 10,500people and operates five hospitals and120 physician primary care and specialtypractices in the region. The not-for-profitsystem serves patients and communities inNorth Carolina, South Carolina, Georgiaand Virginia. In the Charlotte area,Novant Health also manages outpatientsurgery centers, urgent care locations,senior health care and medical plazas.Health care consulting companies alsomake up a significant part of the industry.The largest health care alliance in thecountry, Premier Inc., moved its corporateheadquarters to Charlotte in 2009 andnow employs 900 people in the area.An industry leader, Premier is an allianceof 2,800 U.S. community hospitals and95,000 alternate sites focused on improvingthe health of communities. Employing1,500 people at its headquarters inCharlotte, Lash Group is a patient supportservices company for manufacturers,designing, delivering and improvingpatient access and adherence programs.More than 100 other firms make upCharlotte’s major employer healthcare companies, including hospitals,nursing homes, medical support groupsand retirement communities.Strength in ManufacturingCharlotte’s 16-county region is the largestmanufacturing center in North Carolina.charlottechamber.com Major Employers Directory 5

With more than 118,000 employees,the region accounts for more thana quarter of the state’s employmentin this sector. Nearly 400 regionalmanufacturers are major employers,employing 113,000 people in the region.Manufacturing in Charlotte has grownand diversified through the decades.Once considered a leader in textiles, theCharlotte area now has numerous firmsspecializing in advanced manufacturingin addition to manufacturers in metals,machinery, chemicals, food andbeverages, plastics and electronics.Daimler Trucks North America,the region’s largest major employer inmanufacturing, purchased Freightlinerin 2008 and has significantly grownarea employment since. The leadingNorth American medium- and heavydutytruck manufacturer employs 6,400people in the region. With its NorthAmerican headquarters in Davidson,N.C., Ingersoll-Rand is the secondlargestmanufacturing company in theregion, employing 2,800 people.Manufacturing companies continue toinvest in the Charlotte area. In 2010, ABBInc., a Swedish/Swiss company knownworldwide for its power and automationtechnology, announced 100 jobs at a new,$90 million facility to manufacture highvoltagecables used to improve powertransmission efficiency. Also in 2010,Husqvarna, the world’s largest producer ofoutdoor power products, consolidated itsNorth American headquarters in Charlotte.Food and beverage manufacturing alsomakes up a large part of the region’smanufacturing: Snyders-Lance Inc.is headquartered in Charlotte andTyson Foods, Dole Food Company,Frito-Lay and Kellogg all havesignificant operations in the region.Foreign InvestmentApproximately 950 foreign-owned firmsoperate in the Charlotte region withlocations ranging from small sales officesto large manufacturing centers to regionalheadquarters. More than 150 of theseinternational firms are also major employers.Electrolux Group, a global leader inhousehold and professional appliances,consolidated its North American corporateheadquarters in Charlotte in 2009. TheStockholm-based company has sinceannounced two more expansions and nowemploys more than 900 people in Charlotte.Also headquartered in Charlotte isCompass Group North America, whoseparent company is United KingdombasedCompass Group PLC. In 2011, thecompany reiterated its commitment toCharlotte by announcing 200 more jobs.Currently, Compass Group has morethan 3,600 employees in the region.As one of the largest supermarket companiesin the U.S., Food Lion LLC operates 1,300supermarkets in the Southeast and mid-Atlantic states from its headquarters inSalisbury, N.C. The company, a subsidiaryof Brussels-based Delhaize Group, employsmore than 7,700 people in the region.Other significant foreign-owned firmsin the region include Clariant, GerdauCorporation and Balfour Beatty.Transportation, Logisticsand DistributionCharlotte’s central location on the East Coastand its transportation infrastructure havefed the growth of the area’s transportation,distribution and logistics industry.6Major Employers Directorycharlottechamber.com

At the center of Charlotte’s transportationinfrastructure is Charlotte DouglasInternational Airport (CLT), the sixthbusiestairport in the nation based onoperations. CLT is currently the secondlargesthub of American Airlines, the world’slargest airline. American Airlines employsmore than 7,000 people in Charlotte.In 2012, two third party logistics providersmade announcements in Charlotte.Odyssey Logistics & TechnologyCorporation, which established its firstCharlotte operation in 2003, announcedan expansion, adding more than 100employees in operations and logisticsmanagement. The company nowemploys 170 people in Charlotte. XPOLogistics, Inc. also announced in 2012that it would open a North Americanoperations center in Charlotte, creatingmore than 200 jobs. The company madeanother announcement in 2013, creating287 new jobs by the end of 2014.Charlotte is served by an efficient highwaysystem, with interstates 77 and 85 linkingCharlotte to the Northeast, Southwest andMidwest. Because of this, the CharlotteMajor Manufacuturing EmployersType Firms EmployeesApparel Manufacturing 11 2,626Beverage & Tobacco Product Manufacturing 4 1,566Chemical Manufacturing 23 5,065Computer and Electronic Product Mfg 17 4,879Electrical Equipment and Appliances 18 7,888Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing 29 6,786Food Manufacturing 29 10,063Furniture and Related Product Mfg 40 11,135Machinery Manufacturing 34 9,079Miscellaneous Manufacturing 18 3,526Nonmetallic Mineral Product Mfg 16 3,962Paper Manufacturing 22 5,956Petroleum & Coal Products Manufacturing 5 957Plastics & Rubber Products Manufacturing 27 5,601Primary Metal Manufacturing 11 5,152Printing and Related Support Activities 9 1,436Textile Mills 30 8,623Textile Product Mills 11 2,469Transportation Equipment Manufacturing 22 12,469Wood Product Manufacturing 14 3,545Total 390 112,783Source: Charlotte Chamber 2013Employment by Foreign-Owned Firms in CharlotteCountry of OriginEmployeesGermany 14,345Belgium 8,136United Kingdom 6,038France 5,429Japan 5,177Canada 4,972The Netherlands 3,463Ireland 3,357Switzerland 2,864Sweden 2,482Italy 2,062Brazil 1,429China 1,412Denmark 1,162Australia 776Bermuda 772Austria 744Singapore 715South Korea 547Source: Charlotte Chamber 2013charlottechamber.com Major Employers Directory 7

area is also home to significant distributioncenters of national retailers and majortrucking companies. Ross Stores Inc.employs 1,500 people at its center inFort Mill, and TJ Maxx employs nearly1,000 people at its distribution centerin southwest Charlotte. JC Penney,Target, Aldi, Rite Aid and Wal-Martalso have significant distribution andlogistics operations in the region.Charlotte region major employers inthe trucking industry include YRCFreight, Maersk Line, Con-Way,Estes Express Lines, Saia MotorFreight Line and USF Holland.RetailersThree Fortune 500 national retailershave their headquarters in the Charlotteregion. Home improvement giant Lowe’sis headquartered in Mooresville andemploys 8,500 people in the region,making it the area’s second-largestretail employer. Family Dollar, withmore than 7,600 stores from Maine toCalifornia, is headquartered in Matthews,employing 2,700 people regionally. SonicAutomotive, one of the largest automotiveretailers in the country, employs morethan 600 people in the Charlotte region.A Fortune 1000 retailer is headquarteredin Charlotte as well. Belk, the nation’slargest privately held department store,has its headquarters in Charlotte.Founded in Monroe, N.C., in 1888, thestore now employs 2,600 people in theregion. Harris Teeter Supermarkets,formerly on the Fortune 1000 but recentlyacquired by Kroger, has its headquartersin Matthews. The company employs5,200 people in the Charlotte region.Supporting ResourcesHigher education is a key to regionalgrowth. The Charlotte region boasts 50higher education institutions, rangingfrom vocational schools and communitycolleges to universities offering doctoralprograms. More than 237,000 studentsare enrolled in degree and continuingeducation programs at these institutions.The University of North Carolina atCharlotte, the fourth largest in the UNCsystem, is the state’s urban researchuniversity. A doctoral institution, UNCCharlotte serves the region throughapplied research, business and institutionalpartnerships, and engaged communityservice. More than 26,000 students,including 5,000 graduate students, areenrolled in the university’s comprehensivedoctoral, master’s degree and bachelor’sdegree programs. UNC Charlotte comprisesseven colleges — arts and architecture,liberal arts and sciences, business,engineering, education, computingand informatics, health and humanservices — and a school of nursing.The Belk College of Business at UNCCharlotte offers outstanding businesseducation programs at the undergraduate,graduate and doctoral levels. As one ofthe Carolinas’ largest business programs,the Belk College is committed to buildingstrong partnerships in the greater Charlotteregion and beyond as a vital part of itsvision to be a leader in 21st centurybusiness research and education.The university provides a wide range ofservices and opportunities for businessand institutional partners, includingcontinuing education and corporate training;specialized facilities; licensing services;8Major Employers Directorycharlottechamber.com

Employment by IndustryCharlotte Region Major EmployersManufacturingHealth Care & Social AssistanceRetail TradeEducational ServicesFinance & InsuranceAccommodation & Food ServicesPublic AdministrationProfessional Services & InformationAdministrative Support & Waste ManagementTransportation & WarehousingWholesale TradeUtilities & ConstructionArts, Entertainment & RecreationReal Estate & Rental/LeasingOther ServicesAgriculture & Mining155201815263339484757739289113Source: Charlotte Chamber 20130 20 40 60 80 100 120Thousandshelp recruiting student interns, recentgraduates and alumni; expert resources; andresearch partnerships. Industry/educationpartnerships are very important to theuniversity and often lead to tangible results.The Energy Production and InfrastructureCenter (EPIC) at UNC Charlotte was formedin response to the need from industry tosupply highly trained engineers qualified tomeet the demands of the energy industry.More than 250 regional energy corporations,including Duke Energy, Siemens, AREVA,Westinghouse, the Electric Power ResearchInstitute (EPRI), CB&I, URS, STEAG andseveral others, cooperate with EPIC to leadthe expansion of energy engineering studiesin classes. A new 200,000-square-footbuilding houses the center, which includesclassrooms, lecture halls, conference rooms,a clean room, high structural bay, smart gridfacility, offices and laboratories for electrical,civil, environmental and computer researchrelated to energy and energy deliveryinfrastructure.Other research centers include theCharlotte Research Institute, UrbanInstitute, Center for Precision Metrology,Charlotte Visualization Center andthe Bioinformatics Research Center.Charlotte is also home to Central PiedmontCommunity College, the Carolinas’largest community college. CPCC serves70,000 people annually through nearly 300degree, diploma and certificate programs, inaddition to a literacy program and corporateand continuing education. As a “careercollege,” CPCC offers programs that helppeople get jobs, with programs in healthcare, trades and technical careers, advancedmanufacturing and information technology,among others. With six campuses andonline programs, CPCC is accessible toall citizens of Mecklenburg County.CPCC is a leader in workforce training,offering customized corporate training,market-focused continuing education,apprenticeships and internships. TheCorporate Learning Center works oneon-onewith companies and organizationsin Charlotte to match learning needs tojob performance. CPCC’s ApprenticeshipCharlotte program helps companiesestablish apprenticeships and coordinatewith the N.C. Department of Labor.Other significant colleges and universities inthe Charlotte region include NortheasternUniversity – Charlotte, QueensUniversity, Davidson College, JohnsonC. Smith University, Charlotte Schoolof Law, Wake Forest University Schoolsof Business, Wingate Universityand Johnson & Wales University.Charlotte Works is a key resourcefor both employers and employees inthe Charlotte area. The private/publicpartnership offers customized resourcesto develop, align and connect job seekerswith the changing employment needsof Charlotte-area employers. Job seekerscan take advantage of coaching, trainingand networking opportunities, andemployers can receive assistance withinitial staffing, screening and recruitment,and planning recruitment events.Charlotte in SummaryThe Charlotte region is a hub of activity,boasting a favorable business climatefor regional, national and internationalcompanies of all sizes. North Carolina isconsistently ranked as one of the best statesfor doing business. At 96 percent of thenational average, Charlotte’s cost of living islow. But Charlotte’s quality of life is high. Athriving arts community, diverse housing andneighborhood options, nationally acclaimedpublic and private schools, professionalsports, outdoor recreation activities anda favorable climate all make Charlottean excellent place to live and work.charlottechamber.com Major Employers Directory 9

Major Employers in the Charlotte Area10Major Employers Directorycharlottechamber.com

131 Main Restaurant3 Locations in Charlotte RegionP.: 704.544.0131 MecklenburgEmp.: 220 Est.: 2004 (H, R)NAICS: 72 Full-service restaurants131-main.com3A Composites USA Inc.2 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Brendan Cooper, PresidentP.: 704.872.8974 IredellEmp.: 290 Est.: 2009 (H, R, I, E)NAICS: 32 Advanced material combinations3acomposites.com3D Systems Corp.333 Three D Systems Cir., Rock Hill, SC 29730Mr. Abe Reichental, CEOP.: 803.326.3900 YorkEmp.: 145Est.: 1986 (H)NAICS: 51 Software publishers3dsystems.com3M Co.500 Thornburg Dr. SE, Conover, NC 28613Mr. Ed Jennings, Plant ManagerP.: 828.465.3053 CatawbaEmp.: 100Est.: 1982 (E)NAICS: 32 Coated polyethylene protective tape3m.comA.B. Carter Inc.4801 York Hwy., Gastonia, NC 28052Mr. Richard Craig, PresidentP.: 704.865.1201 GastonEmp.: 140 Est.: 1922 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Textile machinery manufacturingabcarter.comAAA Carolinas6600 AAA Dr., Charlotte, NC 28212Mr. David Parsons, CEOP.: 704.569.3600 MecklenburgEmp.: 323 Est.: 1922 (H, R)NAICS: 56 Motor club & related servicesaaacarolinas.comAAA Cooper Transportation11503 Reames Rd., Charlotte, NC 28269Mr. Eric Smith, Branch ManagerP.: 704.597.1052 MecklenburgEmp.: 100 Est.: 1976NAICS: 48 General freight trucking, longdistance,truckloadaaacooper.comABB Inc.12331 Commerce Station Dr.Huntersville, NC 28078Mr. Tony Velotta, Production ManagerP.: 704.379.9600 MecklenburgEmp.: 100 Est.: 2012NAICS: 33 Nonferrous metal (except copper &aluminum) rolling, drawing & extrudingabb.com/usAbercrombie & Fitch Co.5 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Vincent Alderete, Store ManagerP.: 704.599.1560 MecklenburgEmp.: 233Est.: 1980 (R)NAICS: 44 Retail clothing storeabercrombie.comAbernethy Laurels102 Leonard Ave., Newton, NC 28658Mr. Kim Harris, Interim Executive DirectorP.: 828.464.8260 CatawbaEmp.: 300 Est.: 1971NAICS: 62 Continuing care retirementcommunitiesabernethylaurels.comABM Janitorial Services4420 Bishop Dr., Charlotte, NC 28217Mr. Matt Cashin, Branch ManagerP.: 704.596.7004 MecklenburgEmp.: 100 Est.: 1989NAICS: 56 Janitorial servicesabm.comAC Moore Arts and Crafts3 Locations in Charlotte RegionMs. Jill Krautkrener, Store ManagerP.: 704.979.3200 RegionalEmp.: 100 Est.: 1985NAICS: 45 Hobby, toy & game storesacmoore.comAccenture & Accenture Credit Services3 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Mike Schlaff, Vice President AdministrationP.: 704.522.4200 MecklenburgEmp.: 1,675Est.: 1989 (R)NAICS: 54 Process & logistics consulting servicesaccenture.comAccruePartners2137 South Blvd., Ste. 200, Charlotte, NC 28203Ms. Patty Comer, PresidentP.: 704.632.9955 MecklenburgEmp.: 578Est.: 2002 (H)NAICS: 56 Staffing & executive search servicesaccruepartners.comAccuma Corp.133 Fanjoy Rd., Statesville, NC 28625Mr. Tony Craver, Plant ManagerP.: 704.873.1488 IredellEmp.: 100 Est.: 1986 (I, E)NAICS: 33 Plastic injection molding & assemblyaccuma.comAccurate Staffing Consultants Inc.1328 Starbrook Dr., Ste. F, Charlotte, NC 28210Mr. Jim Wall, PrincipalP.: 704.554.9675 MecklenburgEmp.: 100 Est.: 1985 (H, R)NAICS: 56 Temporary & permanent staffingagencyaccuratestaffing.comAce Hardware11 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. David Holbrook, PresidentP.: 704.982.2129 RegionalEmp.: 169 Est.: 1977NAICS: 44 Hardware retaileracehardware.comACI Worldwide Inc.2815 Coliseum Center Dr., Ste. 300Charlotte, NC 28217Ms. Marty Saunders, Office ManagerP.: 704.423.0394 MecklenburgEmp.: 100 Est.: 1996 (I, E)NAICS: 54 Software developmentaciworldwide.comACN Inc.1000 Progress Pl., Concord, NC 28025Mr. Chip Barker, CEOP.: 704.260.3000 CabarrusEmp.: 600Est.: 1993 (H)NAICS: 51 Telecommunications resellersacninc.comAcosta Sales & Marketing Co.2800 Westoak Dr., Charlotte, NC 28217Mr. Marshall Collins, SVP OperationsP.: 704.227.7575 MecklenburgEmp.: 200 Est.: 1989NAICS: 42 General line grocery merchantwholesalersacosta.comActavis US1877 Kawai Rd., Lincolnton, NC 28092Mr. Greg Sherwood, Operations DirectorP.: 704.735.5700 LincolnEmp.: 320 Est.: 1989 (I, E)NAICS: 32 Pharmaceutical preparationmanufacturingactavis.usAdams Electric Co. Inc.5505 David Cox Rd., Charlotte, NC 28269Mr. Phillip Parrish, Vice President ManagerP.: 704.940.6080 MecklenburgEmp.: 150 Est.: 2004NAICS: 23 Electrical contractorsadams-electric.comAdecco Staffing201 S. College St., Ste. 1470Charlotte, NC 28244Ms. Joyce Russell, PresidentP.: 704.358.9500 RegionalEmp.: 2,600Est.: 1965 (H)NAICS: 56 Temporary employment agencyadeccousa.comADESA Inc.11600 Fruehauf Dr., Charlotte, NC 28273Ms. Jane Morgan, Division PresidentP.: 704.587.7653 MecklenburgEmp.: 300 Est.: 1994NAICS: 42 Automobile & other motor vehiclemerchant wholesalersadesa.comcharlottechamber.com Major Employers Directory 11

ADP Inc.201 Regency Executive Park Dr.Charlotte, NC 28217Mr. Ken Schmidt, Vice President SalesP.: 704.523.7820 MecklenburgEmp.: 328Est.: 1987 (R)NAICS: 54 Payroll servicesadp.comAdvance Auto Parts46 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Frank Stump, Branch ManagerP.: 704.866.5500 RegionalEmp.: 1,057 Est.: 1970NAICS: 44 Automotive parts & accessories storesadvanceautoparts.comAdvanced Home Care2520 Whitehall Park Dr., Ste. 950Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Matt Frohna, Regional DirectorP.: 704.831.5000 RegionalEmp.: 150 Est.: 1985NAICS: 62 Home health care servicesadvhomecare.orgAdvanced Imaging Systems Inc.10617 Southern Loop Blvd., Pineville, NC 28134Ms. Madeline Solomon, PresidentP.: 704.525.4392 MecklenburgEmp.: 100Est.: 1972 (H)NAICS: 51 Scanning services, opticalaisimc.comAdvancePierre Foods3437 E. Main St., Claremont, NC 28610Mr. David Tupman, Plant ManagerP.: 828.459.7626 CatawbaEmp.: 803 Est.: 2010 (R, I, E)NAICS: 31 Commercial bakeriesadvancepierre.comAEP Industries Inc.303 Seaboard St., Matthews, NC 28104Mr. Robert McCollom, Plant ManagerP.: 704.821.9233 UnionEmp.: 300Est.: 1977 (E)NAICS: 32 Polyethylene & stretch filmaepinc.comAerotek, Inc.2359 Perimeter Point Pkwy., Ste. 200Charlotte, NC 28208Mr. Greg Jones, Regional Vice PresidentP.: 704.329.8180 RegionalEmp.: 2,000 Est.: 1983NAICS: 56 Engineering, environmental, energy,scientific & light industrial staffingaerotek.comAFL Network Services2807 Gray Fox Rd., Monroe, NC 28110Mr. Darren Corley, Division Vice PresidentP.: 704.289.5522 UnionEmp.: 108Est.: 1997 (H)NAICS: 23 Electrical contractorsafltele.comAgape Senior5 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Bernard Brice, AdministratorP.: 803.329.6565 RegionalEmp.: 277 Est.: 1988NAICS: 62 Assisted living facilitiesagapesenior.comAGDATA6060 Piedmont Row Dr. S, Ste. 300Charlotte, NC 28287Mr. Richard Bettison, CEOP.: 704.364.2186 MecklenburgEmp.: 100Est.: 1985 (H)NAICS: 54 General management consultingservicesagdata.netAir General Inc.4706 Yorkmont Rd., Charlotte, NC 28208Mr. Ken Coleman, General ManagerP.: 704.359.8020 MecklenburgEmp.: 130 Est.: 1961NAICS: 48 Freight transportation arrangementairgeneral.comAircraft Service International Group Inc.4706 Yorkmont Rd., Ste. 202Charlotte, NC 28208Mr. Kirk Bowling, General ManagerP.: 704.359.0051 MecklenburgEmp.: 135 Est.: 1947NAICS: 48 Other support activities for airtransportationasig.comAirgas National Welders5311 77 Center Dr., Charlotte, NC 28217Mr. Steve Marinelli, PresidentP.: 704.333.5475 RegionalEmp.: 230Est.: 1980 (H)NAICS: 42 Welding gases merchant wholesalersnwsco.comAjax Rolled Ring & Machine Inc.500 Wallace Way, York, SC 29745Mr. Simon Ormerod, CEOP.: 803.684.3133 YorkEmp.: 110 Est.: 1980 (H, R)NAICS: 33 Iron & steel millsajaxring.comAkzo Nobel Specialty Plastics1872 Hwy. 9 Bypass W, Lancaster, SC 29720Mr. Hans Nelissen, Regional ManagerP.: 803.285.9401 LancasterEmp.: 115 Est.: 2002 (H, I, E)NAICS: 32 Unlaminated plastics film & sheetmanufacturingpaintfilm.comAkzoNobel Surface Chemistry485 Cedar Springs Rd., Salisbury, NC 28147Mr. Brian Owen, Plant ManagerP.: 704.633.1731 RowanEmp.: 225Est.: 1978 (E)NAICS: 32 Industrial chemicalsakzonobel.comAldersgate Retirement Community3800 Shamrock Dr., Charlotte, NC 28215Ms. Suzanne Pugh, CEOP.: 704.532.7000 MecklenburgEmp.: 250Est.: 1945 (H)NAICS: 62 Continuing care retirementcommunitiesaldersgateccrc.comAldi Inc.28 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Julian Gamble, Administration DirectorP.: 704.642.0023 RegionalEmp.: 400Est.: 1976 (I)NAICS: 44 Retail grocery storealdifoods.comAlex Lee, Inc.120 4th St. SW, Hickory, NC 28602Mr. Boyd George, CEOP.: 828.725.4424 CatawbaEmp.: 120Est.: 1992 (H)NAICS: 55 Offices of other holding companiesalexlee.comAlexander County621 Liledoun Rd., Taylorsville, NC 28681Mr. Rick French, County ManagerP.: 828.632.9332 AlexanderEmp.: 320Est.: 1847 (H)NAICS: 92 County governmentalexandercountync.govAlexander County Schools700 Liledoun Rd., Taylorsville, NC 28681Dr. Jeff Peal, Interim SuperintendentP.: 828.632.7001 AlexanderEmp.: 840 (H, R)NAICS: 61 Elementary & secondary schoolsalexander.k12.nc.usAlexander Youth Network6220 Thermal Rd., Charlotte, NC 28211Mr. Craig Bass, CEOP.: 704.366.8712 RegionalEmp.: 314Est.: 1888 (H)NAICS: 62 Behavioral healthcare center forchildren & adolescentsalexanderyouthnetwork.orgAllegiance Staffing7701 Sharon Lakes Rd., Ste. OCharlotte, NC 28210Ms. Lisa Barger, OwnerP.: 704.556.1770 MecklenburgEmp.: 907Est.: 1996 (H)NAICS: 56 Specialized permanent & temporaryplacement organizationallegiancestaffing.comAllen Tate Co. Inc.6700 Fairview Rd., Charlotte, NC 28210Mr. Allen Tate, CEOP.: 704.365.6910 RegionalEmp.: 1,152Est.: 1957 (H)NAICS: 53 Residential real estate agentsallentate.com12Major Employers Directorycharlottechamber.com

Allied Technical Resources7421 Carmel Executive Park Dr., Ste. 240Charlotte, NC 28226Mr. George Lynn Smith, PresidentP.: 704.544.9000 MecklenburgEmp.: 200Est.: 1983 (H)NAICS: 56 Temporary engineering & technicalstaffing firmalltechres.comAlliedBarton Security Services2801 Yorkmont Rd., Ste. 350Charlotte, NC 28208Mr. DelMar Laury, Vice President OperationsP.: 704.569.1122 MecklenburgEmp.: 1,089 Est.: 1992NAICS: 56 Security guard & patrol servicesalliedbarton.comAllstate Insurance401 McCullough Dr., Charlotte, NC 28262Mr. Chuck Tumlin, Call Center ManagerP.: 704.547.7768 MecklenburgEmp.: 1,425Est.: 2000 (R)NAICS: 52 Direct property & casualty insurancecarriersallstate.comAlly Financial Inc.440 S. Church St., Ste. 1600, Charlotte, NC28202Mr. James Mackey, Chief Finanical OfficerP.: 704.444.7800 MecklenburgEmp.: 550 Est.: 1974NAICS: 52 Consumer lendingally.comAlsco Inc.365 Dalton Ave., Charlotte, NC 28206Mr. Tom Gentry, Regional Sales ManagerP.: 704.586.1700 MecklenburgEmp.: 304Est.: 1918 (R)NAICS: 81 Industrial launderersalsco.comAlston & Bird LLP101 S. Tryon St., Ste. 4000, Charlotte, NC 28280Mr. John Baron, Managing PartnerP.: 704.444.1000 MecklenburgEmp.: 235 Est.: 1922NAICS: 54 Offices of lawyersalston.comAME Inc.2467 Coltharp Rd., Fort Mill, SC 29716Mr. Gregg Campbell, PresidentP.: 803.548.7766 RegionalEmp.: 105Est.: 1961 (H)NAICS: 23 Commercial & institutional buildingconstructionameonline.comAmerican & Efird Inc.22 American St., Mount Holly, NC 28120Mr. Fred Jackson, PresidentP.: 704.827.4311 GastonEmp.: 913 Est.: 1891 (H, R, I, E)NAICS: 31 Thread millsamefird.comAmerican City Business Journals Inc.120 W. Morehead St., Charlotte, NC 28202Mr. Whitney Shaw, CEOP.: 704.973.1000 MecklenburgEmp.: 220Est.: 1996 (H)NAICS: 51 Newspaper publishingbizjournals.comAmerican Eagle Wheel Corp.7780 Park Place Rd., York, SC 29745Mr. Bill Van De Nobelen, Plant ManagerP.: 803.628.1803 YorkEmp.: 250 Est.: 1977 (I, E)NAICS: 32 Tires & inner tubesamericaneaglewheel.comAmerican Fiber & Finishing Inc.P.O. Box 2488, Albemarle, NC 28001Mr. Paul Robichaud, PresidentP.: 704.983.6102 StanlyEmp.: 100 Est.: 1986 (H, E)NAICS: 31 Broadwoven fabric millsaffinc.comAmerican Red Cross2425 Park Rd., Charlotte, NC 28203Ms. Angela Broome, CEOP.: 704.376.1661 RegionalEmp.: 1,173Est.: 1917 (H)NAICS: 62 Blood bank, blood products & servicesredcrossblood.orgAmerican Roller Bearing Co400 2nd Ave. NW, Hickory, NC 28601Mr. Ben Succop, CEOP.: 828.624.1460 RegionalEmp.: 120Est.: 1911 (H)NAICS: 33 Ball & roller bearing manufacturingamroll.comAmerican Stainless Tubing Inc.129 Honeycutt Rd., Troutman, NC 28166Ms. Maria Haughton, CEOP.: 704.878.8823 IredellEmp.: 150 Est.: 1994 (H, R, I, E)NAICS: 33 Iron & steel pipe & tube manufacturingfrom purchased steelasti-nc.comAmerican Tire Distributors Inc.12200 Herbert Wayne Ct., Ste. 150Huntersville, NC 28078Mr. Bill Berry, CEOP.: 704.992.2000 MecklenburgEmp.: 405 Est.: 1934 (H, R)NAICS: 44 Tire dealersatd-us.comAmerican Truetzschler12300 Moores Chapel Rd., Charlotte, NC 28214Mr. Stefan Engel, Vice President FinanceP.: 704.399.4521 MecklenburgEmp.: 120 Est.: 1969 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Textile machineryam-truetzschler.comAmerichem Inc.723 Commerce Dr., Concord, NC 28025Mr. James Cook, Plant ManagerP.: 704.782.6411 CabarrusEmp.: 140 Est.: 1988 (I, E)NAICS: 32 Cyclic crude & intermediatemanufacturingamerichem.comAmeriStar Services Inc.655 Pressley Rd., Ste. M, Charlotte, NC 28217Mr. Calvin Harvell, PresidentP.: 704.523.1800 MecklenburgEmp.: 100Est.: 1994 (H)NAICS: 56 Employment placement agenciesameristarstaffing.comAmeritrust Equity Mortgage15009 Lancaster Hwy., Charlotte, NC 28277Mr. John Owens, PresidentP.: 704.909.5555 MecklenburgEmp.: 100 Est.: 2001 (H, R)NAICS: 52 Mortgage lenderameritrust.comAmWINS Group Inc.4725 Piedmont Row Dr., Ste. 600Charlotte, NC 28210Mr. Steven DeCarlo, CEOP.: 704.749.2700 MecklenburgEmp.: 150Est.: 1998 (H)NAICS: 52 Insurance agencies & brokeragesamwins.comAndersen Services1709 University Commercial Pl.Charlotte, NC 28213Mr. Don Andersen, CEOP.: 704.596.2525 MecklenburgEmp.: 220Est.: 1983 (H)NAICS: 23 Heating & cooling systemsandersenservices.comAndritz Hydro10735 David Taylor Dr., Ste. 500Charlotte, NC 28262Mr. Stephen Schmidt, PresidentP.: 704.943.4343 MecklenburgEmp.: 100 Est.: 1977NAICS: 54 Engineering servicesandritz.comAnna’s Linens9 Locations in Charlotte RegionMs. Annie Sessoms, Store ManagerP.: 704.536.5003 RegionalEmp.: 100 Est.: 1988NAICS: 44 Bedding, bath, dining retailerannaslinens.comAnson County Government101 S. Greene St., Wadesboro, NC 28170Mr. Lawrence Gatewood, County ManagerP.: 704.994.3201 AnsonEmp.: 280Est.: 1750 (H)NAICS: 92 County supervisor & executive officesco.anson.nc.uscharlottechamber.com Major Employers Directory 13

Anson County Schools320 Camden Rd., Wadesboro, NC 28170Dr. Gregory A. Firn, SuperintendentP.: 704.694.4417 AnsonEmp.: 600Est.: 1954 (H)NAICS: 61 Elementary & secondary schoolsansonschools.orgAon Hewitt7201 Hewitt Associates Dr., Ste. 500Charlotte, NC 28262Mr. David Smith, Operations DirectorP.: 704.646.0000 MecklenburgEmp.: 1,110Est.: 2002 (R)NAICS: 54 Global human resources services firmaon.comAplix Inc.12300 Steele Creek Rd., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Rick Little, Vice President, OperationsP.: 704.588.1920 MecklenburgEmp.: 240 Est.: 1981 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Fastener, button, needle & pinmanufacturingaplix.comApplebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar14 Locations in Charlotte RegionMs. Sharron Little, General ManagerP.: 704.795.6005 RegionalEmp.: 761 Est.: 1983NAICS: 72 Full-service restaurantsapplebees.comAramark Uniform Services2321 Wilkinson Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28208Mr. Chris Williamson, General ManagerP.: 704.375.1705 MecklenburgEmp.: 200 Est.: 1986NAICS: 81 Industrial uniform apparel servicesaramark.comArby’s Restaurant Group27 Locations in Charlotte RegionMs. Robin Best, General ManagerP.: 704.599.8109 RegionalEmp.: 511 Est.: 1969NAICS: 72 Limited-service restaurantsarbys.comAREVA NP7207 IBM Dr., Ste. 204, Charlotte, NC 28262Mr. Dan Jennings, Facilities ManagerP.: 704.805.2000 MecklenburgEmp.: 629Est.: 2002 (E)NAICS: 54 Engineering servicesareva.comArmacell1004 Keisler Rd. NW, Conover, NC 28613Mr. David Cox, Plant ManagerP.: 828.464.5880 CatawbaEmp.: 100Est.: 1984 (E)NAICS: 32 Urethane & other foam product(except polystyrene) manufacturingarmacell.comArmstrong & Eshleman, P.A.201 Providence Rd., Charlotte, NC 28207Dr. Thomas Armstrong, DentistP.: 704.376.6470 MecklenburgEmp.: 130Est.: 1977 (H)NAICS: 62 Dentist officecharlottedentistry.comArrow Home Fashions2504 Lowell Rd., Gastonia, NC 28054Mr. Terry Hendrickson, General ManagerP.: 704.823.1234 GastonEmp.: 100 Est.: 2004NAICS: 31 Other household textile product millsarrowhomefashions.comArrowpoint Capital Corp.3600 Arco Corporate Dr., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. John Tighe, President & CEOP.: 704.522.2000 MecklenburgEmp.: 200Est.: 1996 (H)NAICS: 52 Insurance agencies & brokeragesarrowpointcap.comArt Institute of Charlotte2110 Water Ridge Pkwy., Charlotte, NC 28217Mr. Maurice Lee, PresidentP.: 704.357.8020 MecklenburgEmp.: 150 Est.: 1973NAICS: 61 Creative arts educationartinstitutes.edu/charlotteASMO North America, LLC470 Crawford Rd., Statesville, NC 28625Mr. Mizuno Nobuharu, CEOP.: 704.878.6663 IredellEmp.: 302 Est.: 1988 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 DC motor & generator manufacturingfor auto industrydensocorp-na.comAsplundh Tree Expert Co.351 Orchard Cir., Charlotte, NC 28217Mr. Barry Suddreth, Branch ManagerP.: 704.523.3621 MecklenburgEmp.: 110 Est.: 1928NAICS: 56 Tree & brush trimming, overhead utilitylineasplundh.comASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions1902 Airport Rd., Monroe, NC 28110Mr. John Davenport, Chief Financial OfficerP.: 704.283.2101 UnionEmp.: 110 Est.: 1981NAICS: 33 Door locks, closures & hardwareyalesecurity.comAT&T North Carolina300 S. Brevard St., Charlotte, NC 28202Ms. Venessa Harrison, Area PresidentP.: 704.417.7799 RegionalEmp.: 2,485Est.: 1917 (H)NAICS: 51 Local phone service & internetatt.comATI Allvac2020 Ashcraft Ave., Monroe, NC 28110Mr. Hunter Dalton, PresidentP.: 704.289.4511 UnionEmp.: 1,500 Est.: 1957 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Nonferrous metal (except copper &aluminum) rolling, drawing & extrudingallvac.comAtlantic Packaging Co.12201 Steele Creek Rd., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Eric Farmer, Vice President SalesP.: 704.588.1400 RegionalEmp.: 116 Est.: 1946NAICS: 42 Industrial & personal service papermerchant wholesalersatlanticpkg.comAtlas Copco1800 Overview Dr., Rock Hill, SC 29730Mr. Andrew Walker, CEOP.: 803.817.7000 RegionalEmp.: 515 Est.: 1875 (H, I, E)NAICS: 42 Industrial machinery & equipmentmerchant wholesalersatlascopco.usAtotech USA Inc.1750 Overview Dr., Rock Hill, SC 29730Mr. Kuldip Johal, Managing DirectorP.: 803.817.3500 YorkEmp.: 125 Est.: 1997 (H, I, E)NAICS: 32 Electroplating chemicalsatotech.comAuto Truck Transport Corp.320 Bear Poplar Rd., Cleveland, NC 27013Mr. David Lowe, Operations ManagerP.: 704.278.0635 RowanEmp.: 162 Est.: 1989NAICS: 48 Long-distance freight trucking servicesautotrucktransport.comAutobell Car Wash Inc.1521 E. Third St., Charlotte, NC 28204Mr. Charles Howard, PresidentP.: 704.527.9274 RegionalEmp.: 510Est.: 1969 (H)NAICS: 81 Car washesautobell.comAutumn Care of Marshville Inc.311 W. Phifer St., Marshville, NC 28103Mr. Johathan Thomas, AdministratorP.: 704.624.6643 UnionEmp.: 130 Est.: 1986NAICS: 62 Nursing care facilitiesautumncorp.comAutumn Care of Salisbury1505 Bringle Ferry Rd., Salisbury, NC 28146Mr. Glenn Terry, AdministratorP.: 704.637.5885 RowanEmp.: 130 Est.: 1987NAICS: 62 Nursing care facilitiesautumncorp.com14Major Employers Directorycharlottechamber.com

Autumn Care of Statesville2001 Van Haven Dr., Statesville, NC 28625Mr. Dan Goodwin, AdministratorP.: 704.883.9700 IredellEmp.: 140 Est.: 1987NAICS: 62 Nursing care facilitiesautumncorp.comAvante at Charlotte4801 Randolph Rd., Charlotte, NC 28211Ms. Stephanie Corbett, AdministratorP.: 704.364.8363 MecklenburgEmp.: 120 Est.: 1991NAICS: 62 Nursing care facilitiesavantecenters.comAvante at Concord515 Lake Concord Rd., Concord, NC 28025Ms. Christina Billings, AdministratorP.: 704.784.4494 CabarrusEmp.: 140 Est.: 1974NAICS: 62 Nursing care facilitiesavantecenters.comAvdel USA LLC614 Hwy. 200 South, Stanfield, NC 28163Mr. Brian Cole, Plant ManagerP.: 704.888.7100 StanlyEmp.: 125 Est.: 1996 (I, E)NAICS: 33 Fastener, button, needle & pinmanufacturingavdel-global.comAveritt Express Inc.3708 Westinghouse Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Larry Mason, Operations ManagerP.: 800.283.7488 RegionalEmp.: 200 Est.: 1987NAICS: 48 General freight trucking, longdistance,truckloadaverittexpress.comAvidXchange Inc.111 Metropolitan Ave., Ste. 650Charlotte, NC 28204Mr. Michael Praeger, CEOP.: 704.971.8160 MecklenburgEmp.: 130Est.: 2000 (H)NAICS: 54 Technology consultingavidxchange.comAvis Rent A Car & Budget Rent A Car4000 Rental Car Rd., Charlotte, NC 28214Mr. Todd Ballard, District ManagerP.: 704.359.4590 RegionalEmp.: 193 Est.: 1946NAICS: 53 Car rental agenciesavis.comAXA Equitable8501 IBM Dr., Ste. 150, Charlotte, NC 28262Ms. Jacquline Morales, Senior Vice PresidentP.: 704.341.7000 MecklenburgEmp.: 670 Est.: 2003NAICS: 52 Insurance carriers, disability, directaxa-equitable.comB Robert’s Foods LLC2700 Westinghouse Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Sanford Berlin, PresidentP.: 704.522.1977 MecklenburgEmp.: 140Est.: 1992 (H)NAICS: 31 Frozen specialty food manufacturingbrobertsfoods.comBabcock & Wilcox Co., The13024 Ballantyne Corporate Pl., Ste. 700Charlotte, NC 28277Mr. E. James Ferland, CEOP.: 704.625.4900 MecklenburgEmp.: 163 Est.: 2010 (H, R)NAICS: 42 Industrial machinery & equipmentmerchant wholesalersbabcock.comBabson Capital Management LLC550 S. Tryon St., Ste. 3300, Charlotte, NC 28202Mr. Tom Finke, CEOP.: 704.805.7200 MecklenburgEmp.: 100 Est.: 2002NAICS: 52 Investment banking & securitiesdealingbabsoncapital.comBadger Sportswear Inc.111 Badger Ln., Statesville, NC 28625Mr. Jerry Carr, CEOP.: 704.871.0990 IredellEmp.: 160 Est.: 1984 (H, I, E)NAICS: 31 Men’s & boys’ cut & sew otherouterwear manufacturingbadgersportswear.comBAE Systems Shared Services11215 Rushmore Dr., Charlotte, NC 28277Mr. Linn Roberts, Financial DirectorP.: 855.223.4782 MecklenburgEmp.: 150 Est.: 1985NAICS: 54 Payroll servicesbaesystems.comBaker & Taylor2550 W. Tyvola Rd., Ste. 300Charlotte, NC 28217Mr. Thomas Morgan, CEOP.: 704.998.3100 MecklenburgEmp.: 230Est.: 1992 (H)NAICS: 42 Book, periodical & newspapermerchant wholesalersbtol.comBalance Staffing3911 South Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28209Mr. Joe Matanovic, Branch ManagerP.: 704.523.4141 RegionalEmp.: 250 Est.: 1988NAICS: 56 Temporary & permanent employmentagencybalancestaff.comBaldor Electric Co.101 Reliance Rd., Kings Mountain, NC 28086Mr. Stuart Cheek, Plant ManagerP.: 704.734.2500 RegionalEmp.: 644Est.: 1920 (I)NAICS: 33 Motor & generator manufacturingbaldor.comBalfour Beatty Construction1930 Camden Rd., Ste. 280, Charlotte, NC28203Mr. John Woodcock, Regional PresidentP.: 704.319.4000 MecklenburgEmp.: 185Est.: 1990 (H)NAICS: 23 Commercial & institutional buildingconstructionbalfourbeattyus.comBank of America100 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202Mr. Brian T. Moynihan, CEOP.: 704.386.5687 RegionalEmp.: 15,000Est.: 1906 (H)NAICS: 52 Commercial bankingbankofamerica.comBank of Granite12 Locations in Charlotte RegionMs. Andrea McGowan, Branch ManagerP.: 704.945.6565 RegionalEmp.: 105 Est.: 1906NAICS: 52 Bankbankofgranite.comBank of Stanly167 N. 2nd St., Albemarle, NC 28001Mr. Willie Lawhon, PresidentP.: 704.983.6181 StanlyEmp.: 141 Est.: 1984 (H, R)NAICS: 52 Commercial bankingbankofstanly.comBankston Partners4601 Charlotte Park Dr., Ste. 145Charlotte, NC 28217Ms. Michelle Fish, CEOP.: 704.405.3150 MecklenburgEmp.: 102Est.: 2008 (H)NAICS: 56 Staffing & executive search servicesbankstonpartners.comBarium Springs Home for Children156 Frazier Loop, Statesville, NC 28677Mr. John Koppelmeyer, PresidentP.: 704.872.4157 IredellEmp.: 167 Est.: 1891 (H, R)NAICS: 62 Residential treatment facility & daytreatmentbariumsprings.orgBarnes & Noble6 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Tim Singletary, Store ManagerP.: 704.364.0626 RegionalEmp.: 333 Est.: 1992NAICS: 45 Book storesbn.comBarnhardt Manufacturing Company1100 Hawthorne Ln., Charlotte, NC 28205Mr. Thomas Barnhardt, CEOP.: 704.376.0380 RegionalEmp.: 270 Est.: 1900 (H, I, E)NAICS: 31 Bleached cotton manufacturerbarnhardt.netcharlottechamber.com Major Employers Directory 15

Barrday Corp.1450 W. Pointe Dr., Ste. C, Charlotte, NC 28214Mr. Vince Almaraz, Operations DirectorP.: 704.395.0311 MecklenburgEmp.: 110 Est.: 1958 (H, R, I, E)NAICS: 31 Fabric coating millsbarrday.comBartlett Milling Co. LLC701 S. Center St., Statesville, NC 28687Mr. Joseph Mitchell, Regional Vice PresidentP.: 704.872.9581 IredellEmp.: 125 Est.: 1898 (H, I, E)NAICS: 31 Flour millingbartlettandco.comBASF Corp.11501 Steele Creek Rd., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Derek Fairclough, Vice PresidentP.: 704.588.5280 MecklenburgEmp.: 375 Est.: 1962 (I, E)NAICS: 32 All other basic organic chemicalmanufacturingbasf.comBasic Electric Co. Inc.13606 Hwy. 74 E, Indian Trail, NC 28079Mr. C. Steve Clardy, PresidentP.: 704.821.7011 UnionEmp.: 100Est.: 1963 (H)NAICS: 23 Electrical contractorsBass Pro Shops Outdoor World8181 Concord Mills Blvd., Concord, NC 28207Mr. Eric Winter, Store ManagerP.: 704.979.2200 CabarrusEmp.: 325 Est.: 1999NAICS: 45 Fishing, boating, hunting & apparelbasspro.comBassett Furniture Direct1111 E. 20th St., Newton, NC 28658Mr. Rob Spilman, President & CEOP.: 828.465.7700 RegionalEmp.: 500 Est.: 1902 (I, E)NAICS: 33 Upholstered household furnituremanufacturingbassettfurniture.comBath & Body Works16 Locations in Charlotte RegionMs. Erin Johnson, Store ManagerP.: 704.596.3330 RegionalEmp.: 345 Est.: 1970NAICS: 44 All other health & personal care storesbathandbodyworks.comBaucom’s Nursery Co. Inc.10020 John Russell Rd., Charlotte, NC 28213Mr. Gary Baucom, PresidentP.: 704.596.3220 MecklenburgEmp.: 100 Est.: 1947 (H, I, E)NAICS: 11 Flower, nursery stock & florists’supplies merchant wholesalersbaucomsnursery.comBayada Home Health Care9 Locations in Charlotte RegionMs. Melissa Allman, DirectorP.: 704.295.1200 MecklenburgEmp.: 300Est.: 1975 (R)NAICS: 62 Home health care servicesbayada.comBB&T200 S. College St., Charlotte, NC 28202Mr. Wesley Beckner, Regional PresidentP.: 704.954.1000 RegionalEmp.: 2,065 Est.: 1927NAICS: 52 Commercial bankingbbt.comBeaconMedaes USA1800 Overview Dr., Rock Hill, SC 29730Mr. Turgay Ozan, PresidentP.: 803.817.5600 YorkEmp.: 120Est.: 1982 (H)NAICS: 42 Medical, dental & hospital equipment& supplies merchant wholesalersbeaconmedaes.comBealer Wholesale7505 Statesville Rd., Charlotte, NC 28269Mr. Rob Barnett, PresidentP.: 704.509.3000 MecklenburgEmp.: 215Est.: 1959 (H)NAICS: 42 Beer & ale merchant wholesalersbealerwholesale.comBed Bath & Beyond7 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Mark Weyhenmayer, Store ManagerP.: 704.979.1909 RegionalEmp.: 208Est.: 1999 (I)NAICS: 44 Home furnishings storebedbathandbeyond.comBelaire Health Care Center2065 Lyon St., Gastonia, NC 28052Mr. Dennis Carver, AdministratorP.: 704.867.7300 GastonEmp.: 140 Est.: 1994NAICS: 62 Nursing care facilitiesbelaire-health.comBelk2801 W. Tyvola Rd., Charlotte, NC 28217Mr. Thomas Belk, Jr., CEOP.: 704.357.1000 RegionalEmp.: 2975 Est.: 1888 (H, I)NAICS: 45 Department store retail companybelk.comBelmont Abbey College100 Belmont-Mount Holly Rd.Belmont, NC 28012Dr. William Thierfelder, PresidentP.: 704.461.6700 GastonEmp.: 300Est.: 1876 (H)NAICS: 61 Colleges, universities & professionalschoolsbelmontabbeycollege.eduBerry Plastics Corporation3414 Wesley Chapel Stouts Rd.Monroe, NC 28110Mr. Chris Tedford, Plant ManagerP.: 704.289.1526 UnionEmp.: 175Est.: 1978 (E)NAICS: 32 Injection molded plastic containersberryplastics.comBesam Entrance Systems1900 Airport Rd., Monroe, NC 28110Mr. Mike McCaslin, PresidentP.: 704.290.5520 UnionEmp.: 140 Est.: 1976 (H, I)NAICS: 33 Metal window & door manufacturingbesam-usa.comBest Buy11 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Walter Goney, Store ManagerP.: 704.799.3255 RegionalEmp.: 990Est.: 1998 (I)NAICS: 44 Radio, television & other electronicsstoresbestbuy.comBest Western8 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Sunny Singh, General ManagerP.: 704.525.5454 RegionalEmp.: 100 Est.: 1972NAICS: 72 Hotel & motel operation (exceptcasinos)bestwestern.comBestSweet Inc.288 Mazeppa Rd., Mooresville, NC 28115Mr. Richard Zulman, CEOP.: 704.664.4300 IredellEmp.: 300 Est.: 1988 (H, I, E)NAICS: 31 Confectionery manufacturing frompurchased chocolatebestsweet.comBetco Inc.228 Commerce Blvd., Statesville, NC 28625Mr. Sam Sabri, Chairman & CEOP.: 704.872.2999 IredellEmp.: 116 Est.: 1984 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Prefabricated metal building &component manufacturingbetcoinc.comBethany Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation33426 Old Salisbury Rd., Albemarle, NC 28001Ms. Debbie Lowder, Director of NursingP.: 704.983.1195 StanlyEmp.: 220 Est.: 1975NAICS: 62 Skilled nursing & rehabilitationBethlehem Center of Charlotte2705 Baltimore Ave., Charlotte, NC 28203Mr. William McDonald, Executive DirectorP.: 704.375.1417 MecklenburgEmp.: 235Est.: 1940 (H)NAICS: 81 Community-based human services forchildren & familiesbethlehemcenter.org16Major Employers Directorycharlottechamber.com

Beverly Knits1675 Garfield Dr., Gastonia, NC 28052Mr. Ron Sytz, PresidentP.: 704.861.1536 GastonEmp.: 190 Est.: 1980 (H, I, E)NAICS: 31 Contract knittingBi-Lo22 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Richard Sanders, Store ManagerP.: 704.398.1321 RegionalEmp.: 1,740 Est.: 1977NAICS: 44 Supermarkets & other grocery storesbi-lo.comBIC Corp.5900 Long Creek Park Dr., Charlotte, NC 28269Mr. Peter Post, General ManagerP.: 704.598.7700 MecklenburgEmp.: 100 Est.: 1995 (I, E)NAICS: 42 Stationery & office supplies merchantwholesalersbicworld.comBig Elm Retirement & Nursing Center1285 W A St., Kannapolis, NC 28081Mr. Tom Gatewood, OwnerP.: 704.932.0000 RowanEmp.: 118Est.: 1990 (H)NAICS: 62 Nursing care facilitiesbigelmnursing.comBig Lots15 Locations in Charlotte RegionMs. Jennifer Harmon, Store ManagerP.: 704.494.0121 RegionalEmp.: 338 Est.: 1987NAICS: 45 All other general merchandise storesbiglots.comBilly Graham Evangelistic Association1 Billy Graham Pkwy., Charlotte, NC 28201Mr. Franklin Graham, CEOP.: 704.401.2432 MecklenburgEmp.: 400 Est.: 1950 (H, R)NAICS: 81 Religious organizationsbillygraham.orgBimbo Bakeries USA1029 Cox Rd., Gastonia, NC 28054Mr. Jay Kuhn, Plant ManagerP.: 704.867.3631 RegionalEmp.: 108 Est.: 1984NAICS: 31 Commercial bakeriesbimbobakeriesusa.comBlake Hotel, The555 S. McDowell St., Charlotte, NC 28204Mr. Phil Constantini, General ManagerP.: 704.372.4100 MecklenburgEmp.: 120 Est.: 2006NAICS: 72 Hotel & motel operation (exceptcasinos)theblakehotel.netBlue Max Trucking1015 E. Westinghouse Blvd., Charlotte, NC28273Mr. Denton Williams, PresidentP.: 704.588.8780 MecklenburgEmp.: 120Est.: 1983 (H)NAICS: 48 Dump truckingbluemaxtrucking.comBluestar Silicones USA Corp.7979 Park Place Rd., York, SC 29745Mr. David Beaty, Branch ManagerP.: 803.329.5260 YorkEmp.: 245 Est.: 2007 (I, E)NAICS: 42 Other chemical & allied productsmerchant wholesalersbluestarsilicones.comBlum Inc.7733 Old Plank Rd., Stanley, NC 28164Mr. Karl Ruedisser, PresidentP.: 704.827.1345 LincolnEmp.: 400 Est.: 1978 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Hardware manufacturingblum.comBlumenthal Performing Arts Center130 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202Mr. Thomas Gabbard, PresidentP.: 704.333.4686 MecklenburgEmp.: 114 Est.: 1992 (H, R)NAICS: 71 Performing arts centerblumenthalcenter.orgBlythe Construction Inc.2911 N. Graham St., Charlotte, NC 28206Mr. Alan M. Cahill, CEOP.: 704.375.8474 MecklenburgEmp.: 500 Est.: 1949 (H, R)NAICS: 32 Asphalt paving mixture & blockmanufacturingblytheconstruction.comBlythe Development Company1415 E. Westinghouse Blvd., Charlotte, NC28273Mr. Jack Blythe, PresidentP.: 704.588.0023 MecklenburgEmp.: 450Est.: 1989 (H)NAICS: 23 Highway, street & bridge constructionblythedevelopment.comBob Evans4 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Duane Murray, General ManagerP.: 704.896.8846 RegionalEmp.: 168 Est.: 1989NAICS: 72 Full-service restaurantsbobevans.comBoggs Paving Inc.1613 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe, NC 28110Mr. Drew Boggs III, PresidentP.: 704.289.8482 UnionEmp.: 400 Est.: 1992 (H, R)NAICS: 23 Highway, street & bridge constructionboggspaving.comBojangles’ Famous Chicken ‘N Biscuits9432 Southern Pine Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Randy Kibler, CEOP.: 704.527.2675 RegionalEmp.: 1,892 Est.: 1977 (H, I)NAICS: 72 Limited-service restaurantsbojangles.comBonded Logistics5709 N. Graham St., Charlotte, NC 28269Mr. Scott Carr, PresidentP.: 704.597.9638 RegionalEmp.: 165Est.: 1972 (H)NAICS: 49 General warehousing & storagebondedlogistics.comBonefish Grill3 Locations in Charlotte RegionMs. Julie Randall, PartnerP.: 704.541.6659 MecklenburgEmp.: 208Est.: 2005 (R)NAICS: 72 Full-service restaurantsbonefishgrill.comBoral Building Products700 S. Long St., East Spencer, NC 28039Mr. Randy Jarrett, Regional Sales ManagerP.: 704.636.0131 RegionalEmp.: 164 Est.: 1970NAICS: 32 Brick & structural clay tilemanufacturingboralbricks.comBoral Stone Products590 Ecology Ln., Chester, SC 29706Mr. Pete Koska, Plant ManagerP.: 803.377.2995 ChesterEmp.: 240 Est.: 2001 (I, E)NAICS: 32 Cultured stoneculturedstone.comBosch Rexroth Corp.14001 S. Lakes Dr., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Berend Bracht, CEOP.: 704.583.4338 MecklenburgEmp.: 170 Est.: 1991 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Other measuring & controlling devicemanufacturingboschrexroth-us.comBoston Gear701 Carrier Dr., Charlotte, NC 28216Mr. Ed Novotny, Vice President OperationsP.: 704.588.5610 MecklenburgEmp.: 177 Est.: 1989 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Speed changer, industrial high-speeddrive & gear manufacturingbostongear.comBoy Scouts of America2109 Westinghouse Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Michael Ashline, Executive DirectorP.: 704.588.4260 MecklenburgEmp.: 160 Est.: 1980 (I, E)NAICS: 49 Distribution center for boy scoutsmerchandisescoutstuff.orgcharlottechamber.com Major Employers Directory 17

Bradington-Young LLC1340 14th Avenue Ct. SW, Hickory, NC 28602Mr. Mike Delgatti, PresidentP.: 704.435.5881 RegionalEmp.: 175 Est.: 1978 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Upholstered household furnituremanufacturingbradington-young.comBRAVO! Cucina Italiana6851 Northlake Mall Dr., Charlotte, NC 28216Mr. James Barrett, General ManagerP.: 704.597.1455 MecklenburgEmp.: 100 Est.: 1991NAICS: 72 Full-service restaurantsbravoitalian.comBrian Center Health & Rehabilitation10 Locations in Charlotte RegionMs. Joyce B. McGuire, AdministratorP.: 704.873.0517 RegionalEmp.: 1140 Est.: 1988NAICS: 62 Continuing care retirementcommunitiessavaseniorcare.comBrio Tuscan Grille4725 Piedmont Row Dr., Ste. 150Charlotte, NC 28210Mr. Greg Roach, General ManagerP.: 704.571.4214 MecklenburgEmp.: 150 Est.: 1992NAICS: 72 Full-service restaurantsbrioitalian.comBritax Child Safety Inc.4140 Pleasant Rd., Fort Mill, SC 29708Mr. Jon Chamberlain, PresidentP.: 704.409.1700 YorkEmp.: 230 Est.: 1996 (H, I, E)NAICS: 32 Child safety seatsbritaxusa.comBrixx Wood Fired Pizza1942 E. 8th St., Charlotte, NC 28204Mr. Neil Newcomb, PresidentP.: 704.247.9736 RegionalEmp.: 259Est.: 1997 (H)NAICS: 72 Full-service restaurantsbrixxpizza.comBrookdale Senior Living Communities21 Locations in Charlotte RegionMs. Jackie Pittman, Executive DirectorP.: 704.365.8551 RegionalEmp.: 1,205 Est.: 1988NAICS: 62 Retirement communitybrookdaleliving.comBrooks Equipment10926 David Taylor Dr., Ste. 300Charlotte, NC 28262Mr. Eric Smith, CEOP.: 704.596.9438 MecklenburgEmp.: 132 Est.: 1941 (H, R, I, E)NAICS: 42 Wholesales fire extinguishers & policesuppliesbrooksequipment.comBSI-Balance Systems2061 Sherrill Dr., Statesville, NC 28625Mr. Doug Kilfoil, Plant ManagerP.: 704.924.8586 IredellEmp.: 121 Est.: 1981 (I, E)NAICS: 31 Broadwoven fabric millsamesbury.comBSN Medical Inc.5825 Carnegie Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28209Mr. Darrell Jenkins, PresidentP.: 704.554.9933 RegionalEmp.: 220 Est.: 2001 (H, E)NAICS: 42 Medical, dental & hospital equipment& supplies merchant wholesalersbsnmedical.comBuckeye Fire Equipment Co. Inc.110 Kings Rd., Kings Mountain, NC 28086Mr. Thomas Bower, PresidentP.: 704.739.7415 ClevelandEmp.: 240 Est.: 1975 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Portable & wheeled fire extinguishers,dry chemical powders, foam concentrates & foamhardwarebuckeyef.comBuckeye Technologies Inc.100 Buckeye Dr., Mount Holly, NC 28120Mr. Tom Townsend, Plant ManagerP.: 704.822.6400 GastonEmp.: 116 Est.: 1990 (I, E)NAICS: 32 Cellulosic organic fiber manufacturingbkitech.comBudd Group, The1000 Amble Dr., Charlotte, NC 28206Mr. Paul Vucish, Regional Vice PresidentP.: 704.334.1494 MecklenburgEmp.: 300 Est.: 1963NAICS: 56 Janitorial servicesbuddgroup.comBuffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar5 Locations in Charlotte RegionMs. DeAnne Davis, General ManagerP.: 704.971.9464 RegionalEmp.: 415 Est.: 1982NAICS: 72 Full-service restaurantsbuffalowildwings.comBuilders FirstSource7770 Caldwell Rd., Harrisburg, NC 28075Mr. Chris Lemly, General ManagerP.: 704.455.6444 CabarrusEmp.: 100 Est.: 1997NAICS: 42 Lumber, plywood, millwork & woodpanel merchant wholesalersbldr.comBuilding Center, The10201 Industrial Dr., Pineville, NC 28134Mr. Skip Norris, PresidentP.: 704.889.8182 MecklenburgEmp.: 100 Est.: 1980 (H, R)NAICS: 32 Interior & exterior wooden doors &windowsthebuildingcenterinc.comBull & Barrister3615 Mount Holly Huntersville Rd.Charlotte, NC 28216Ms. Noelle Wooten, OwnerP.: 704.971.3313 MecklenburgEmp.: 100Est.: 2008 (H)NAICS: 72 Full-service restaurantsbullandbarrister.comBurger King41 Locations in Charlotte RegionMs. Kary Lockstead, General ManagerP.: 704.594.9943 RegionalEmp.: 1,061 Est.: 1978NAICS: 72 Limited-service restaurantsbk.comBurlan Corp.2740 W. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28052Mr. Oliver Landis, PresidentP.: 704.867.3548 GastonEmp.: 160 Est.: 1971 (H, I, E)NAICS: 31 Broadwoven fabric millsburlan.comBurlington Coat Factory4 Locations in Charlotte RegionMs. Stephanie White, Store ManagerP.: 704.529.1498 RegionalEmp.: 275 Est.: 1972NAICS: 44 Family clothing storesburlingtoncoatfactory.comC.A. Short Company4205 E. Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC 28152Mr. Jeff Ross, PresidentP.: 704.482.9591 RegionalEmp.: 145Est.: 1937 (H)NAICS: 33 Recognition awardscashort.comC.M. Tucker Lumber Companies, LLC601 N. Pearl St., Pageland, SC 29728Mr. Carl M. Tucker, III, PresidentP.: 843.672.6135 ChesterfieldEmp.: 235Est.: 1920 (H)NAICS: 32 Treated lumber & wood preservingcmtuckerlumber.comCabarrus County65 Church St. SE, Concord, NC 28025Mr. Mike Downs, County ManagerP.: 704.920.2000 CabarrusEmp.: 987Est.: 1792 (H)NAICS: 92 County supervisor & executive officescabarruscounty.usCabarrus County Schools4401 Old Airport Rd., Concord, NC 28025Dr. Barry Shepherd, SuperintendentP.: 704.786.6191 CabarrusEmp.: 3,803Est.: 1841 (H)NAICS: 61 Elementary & secondary schoolscabarrus.k12.nc.us18Major Employers Directorycharlottechamber.com

Cabarrus Family Medicine270 Copperfield Blvd., Ste. 102Concord, NC 28025Dr. Jeffrey Hoffman, Medical DirectorP.: 704.786.6521 RegionalEmp.: 262Est.: 1983 (H)NAICS: 62 Offices of physicians (except mentalhealth specialists)cabarrusfamily.comCabarrus Health Alliance300 Mooresville Rd., Kannapolis, NC 28081Mr. William Pilkington, CEOP.: 704.920.1000 CabarrusEmp.: 223 Est.: 1997 (H, R)NAICS: 92 Administration of public healthprogramscabarrushealth.orgCabot Wrenn405 Rink Dam Rd., Hickory, NC 28601Mr. Ryan Stites, PresidentP.: 828.495.4607 CatawbaEmp.: 100 Est.: 1981 (H, E)NAICS: 33 Upholstered household furnituremanufacturingcabotwrenn.comCadmus2750 Whitehall Park Dr., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Mark Whitehead, Vice President ManagerP.: 704.583.6600 MecklenburgEmp.: 150Est.: 1970 (H)NAICS: 32 Commercial lithographic printingcadmus.comCadwalader Wickersham & Taft LLP227 W. Trade St., Ste. 2400, Charlotte, NC 28202Mr. James Carroll, Managing PartnerP.: 704.348.5100 MecklenburgEmp.: 106 Est.: 1996NAICS: 54 Offices of lawyerscadwalader.comCalvary Church5801 Pineville-Matthews Rd., Charlotte, NC28226Dr. John Munro, Senior PastorP.: 704.543.1200 MecklenburgEmp.: 193Est.: 1939 (H)NAICS: 81 Religious organizationscalvarychurch.comCam-Ful Industries Inc.9800 Industrial Dr., Pineville, NC 28134Mr. Robert Bradley, PresidentP.: 704.556.0301 MecklenburgEmp.: 150Est.: 1976 (H)NAICS: 23 Mechanical contractorcam-ful.comCannon Memorial YMCA708 McClain Rd., Kannapolis, NC 28083Mr. Ronald Davis, CEOP.: 704.933.9622 CabarrusEmp.: 163 Est.: 1907 (H, R)NAICS: 71 Fitness & recreational sports centercannonymca.orgCannon School5801 Poplar Tent Rd., Concord, NC 28027Mr. Matthew Gossage, HeadmasterP.: 704.786.8171 CabarrusEmp.: 150Est.: 1969 (H)NAICS: 61 Elementary & secondary schoolscannonschool.orgCanteen Vending Services4808 Chesapeake Dr., Charlotte, NC 28216Mr. Tim Bailey, Regional PresidentP.: 704.394.4177 RegionalEmp.: 300Est.: 1929 (H)NAICS: 45 Vending machine operatorscanteen.comCaptain D’s9 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Dewey Graham, PresidentP.: 704.527.7996 RegionalEmp.: 176 Est.: 1991NAICS: 72 Limited-service restaurantscaptainds.comCaptain Steve’s Seafood1975 Hwy. 21 Bypass, Fort Mill, SC 29715Mr. Steve Mantekas, OwnerP.: 803.547.2340 RegionalEmp.: 160Est.: 1996 (H)NAICS: 72 Full-service restaurantscaptainsteve1.tripod.comCaptain’s Galley Family Seafood534 Turnersburg Hwy., Statesville, NC 28625Mr. Andreas Kazakos, OwnerP.: 704.872.0032 RegionalEmp.: 243Est.: 1981 (H)NAICS: 72 Full-service restaurantscaptainsgalleyseafood.comCaraustar Converted Products Group8800 Crump Rd., Pineville, NC 28134Mr. Doug Wagner, General ManagerP.: 704.554.5796 RegionalEmp.: 177Est.: 1938 (E)NAICS: 32 Folding paperboard boxmanufacturingcaraustar.comCardinal FG342 Mooresville Blvd., Mooresville, NC 28115Mr. Jim Stevens, Plant ManagerP.: 704.660.0900 IredellEmp.: 250 Est.: 1998 (I, E)NAICS: 32 Glass fabricationcardinalcorp.comCardinal Health Inc.2 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Jim Horner, Plant ManagerP.: 803.802.6800 RegionalEmp.: 920Est.: 1990 (E)NAICS: 42 Medical, dental & hospital equipment& supplies merchant wholesalerscardinalhealth.comCardinal Logistics Management Corp.5333 Davidson Hwy., Concord, NC 28027Mr. Clay Holmes, Chief Information officerP.: 704.786.6125 RegionalEmp.: 100Est.: 1997 (H)NAICS: 48 General freight trucking, longdistance,less than truckloadcardlog.comCargill Inc.5000 South Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28217Mr. Richard Cavaliere, General ManagerP.: 704.523.0414 MecklenburgEmp.: 125 Est.: 1956 (I, E)NAICS: 31 Fats & oils refining & blendingcargill.comCargo Transporters3390 N. Oxford St., Claremont, NC 28610Mr. John Pope, CEOP.: 828.459.3282 CatawbaEmp.: 600Est.: 1966 (H)NAICS: 48 General freight trucking, longdistance,truckloadcargotransporters.comCaribou Coffee Co.12 Locations in Charlotte RegionMs. Dianna Burgueno, General ManagerP.: 704.367.0050 RegionalEmp.: 110 Est.: 1995NAICS: 44 Specialty coffee storescariboucoffee.comCarlisle & Gallagher Consulting Group212 S. Tryon St., Ste. 1150, Charlotte, NC 28281Mr. Bob Gallagher, CEOP.: 704.936.1600 MecklenburgEmp.: 218Est.: 2002 (H)NAICS: 54 Management & technology consultingfirmcarlisleandgallagher.comCarMax Inc.4 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Brad Swett, General ManagerP.: 704.535.7791 RegionalEmp.: 440 Est.: 1995NAICS: 44 Automobile salescarmax.comCarmel Country Club4735 Carmel Rd., Charlotte, NC 28226Mr. John Schultz, General ManagerP.: 704.945.9630 MecklenburgEmp.: 200Est.: 1946 (H)NAICS: 71 Golf courses & country clubscarmelcountryclub.orgCarolina Asthma and Allergy Center PA2630 E. Seventh St., Ste. 100Charlotte, NC 28204Dr. John Gray Norris, PresidentP.: 704.372.3900 RegionalEmp.: 112Est.: 1952 (H)NAICS: 62 Asthma & allergy medical practicecarolinaasthma.comcharlottechamber.com Major Employers Directory 19

Carolina Beverage Group, LLC110 Barley Park Ln., Mooresville, NC 28115Mr. Mike Smith, CEOP.: 704.799.2337 IredellEmp.: 214 Est.: 1997 (H, R)NAICS: 31 Breweriescarolinabeer.comCarolina Canners Inc.300 US Hwy. 1 S, Cheraw, SC 29520Mr. Brantley Burnett, PresidentP.: 843.537.5281 ChesterfieldEmp.: 135Est.: 1968 (H)NAICS: 31 Bottling & canning carbonatedbeveragescarolinacanners.comCarolina Care Center111 Harrilson Rd., Cherryville, NC 28021Ms. Judy Beam, OwnerP.: 704.435.4161 GastonEmp.: 150Est.: 1979 (H)NAICS: 62 Nursing care facilitiescarolinacarecenter.comCarolina Cargo Inc.2310 Crowders Creek Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29730Mr. Jim Crowder, OwnerP.: 803.789.3100 YorkEmp.: 400Est.: 1993 (H)NAICS: 48 General freight trucking, longdistance,truckloadcarolinacargo.comCarolina CAT9000 Statesville Rd., Charlotte, NC 28269Mr. Ed Weisiger, PresidentP.: 704.596.8880 RegionalEmp.: 360Est.: 1926 (H)NAICS: 42 Construction & mining machinery &equipment merchant wholesalerscarolinacat.comCarolina Container Company61 30th St. NW, Hickory, NC 28601Mr. Deric Skeen, General ManagerP.: 828.322.3380 CatawbaEmp.: 108 Est.: 1928NAICS: 32 Corrugated & solid fiber boxmanufacturingcarolinacontainer.comCarolina Digestive Health Associates300 Billingsley Rd., Ste. 200, Charlotte, NC 28211Mr. Gerald Flouhouse, CEOP.: 704.372.7974 RegionalEmp.: 150Est.: 1982 (H)NAICS: 62 Gastroenterology, hepatology &digestive healthcarolinadigestive.comCarolina Foods Inc.1807 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28203Mr. Paul Scarborough, CEOP.: 704.333.9812 MecklenburgEmp.: 300 Est.: 1934 (H, I, E)NAICS: 31 Bakery productsCarolina Handling LLC3101 Piper Ln., Charlotte, NC 28208Mr. Tim Hilton, CEOP.: 704.357.6273 MecklenburgEmp.: 105Est.: 1966 (H)NAICS: 42 Industrial forklits & parts salescarolinahandling.comCarolina IT Professionals Inc.243 W. Catawba Ave., Mount Holly, NC 28120Ms. Phyllis McConnell, CEOP.: 704.827.8102 GastonEmp.: 220Est.: 2001 (H)NAICS: 56 Information technology consulting &staffingcitpinc.comCarolina Nephrology Associates PA2711 Randolph Rd., Ste. 215Charlotte, NC 28207Ms. Jennifer Huneycutt, Executive DirectorP.: 704.348.2992 RegionalEmp.: 123Est.: 1983 (H)NAICS: 62 Nephrology medical practicemetrolinanephrology.comCarolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates225 Baldwin Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204Ms. Mary Cloninger, Executive DirectorP.: 704.376.1605 RegionalEmp.: 338Est.: 1940 (H)NAICS: 62 Neurosurgery & spinal medical practicecnsa.comCarolina Panthers800 S. Mint St., Charlotte, NC 28202Mr. Jerry Richardson, OwnerP.: 704.358.7000 MecklenburgEmp.: 200Est.: 1994 (H)NAICS: 71 Professional football teampanthers.comCarolina Premium Beverage LLC151 Odell School Rd., Concord, NC 28027Mr. Chris Caffey, PresidentP.: 704.886.1100 CabarrusEmp.: 203 Est.: 2009 (H, I, E)NAICS: 42 Beer & ale merchant wholesalerscpbev.comCarolina Stalite Company205 Klumac Rd., Salisbury, NC 28144Ms. Frances Johnson, Managing PartnerP.: 704.637.1515 RegionalEmp.: 155NAICS: 21 Lightweight aggregatestalite.comEst.: 1972 (H)Carolina Steel & Stone Inc.5031 W. W.T. Harris Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28269Mr. Timothy Davis, PresidentP.: 704.596.3600 MecklenburgEmp.: 145Est.: 1994 (H)NAICS: 23 Structural steel erection & precastconcreteCarolinas HealthCare System1000 Blythe Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203Mr. Michael Tarwater, CEOP.: 704.355.2000 RegionalEmp.: 35,000Est.: 1940 (H)NAICS: 62 Hospitals & medical servicescarolinashealthcare.orgCarolinas Specialty Hospital2001 Vail Ave., 7th Floor SouthCharlotte, NC 28207Mr. Dan Dunmyer, CEOP.: 704.304.6450 MecklenburgEmp.: 156Est.: 2003 (H)NAICS: 62 Specialty hospitalcshnc.comCaroMont Health Inc.2525 Court Dr., Gastonia, NC 28054Mr. Doug Luckett, CEOP.: 704.834.2000 GastonEmp.: 3,900 Est.: 1984 (H, R)NAICS: 62 General medical & surgical hospitalcaromonthealth.orgCarotek Inc.700 Sam Newell Rd., Matthews, NC 28105Mr. Addison Bell, CEOP.: 704.844.1100 MecklenburgEmp.: 100 Est.: 1965 (H, E)NAICS: 33 Process control skid & control panelfabricationcarotek.comCarowinds14523 Carowinds Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Bart Kinzel, Vice President ManagerP.: 704.588.2600 MecklenburgEmp.: 2,400 Est.: 1973NAICS: 71 Amusement & theme parkscarowinds.comCarpenter Co.2009 Keisler Dairy Rd., Conover, NC 28613Mr. Tom Dunston, Group Vice PresidentP.: 828.464.9470 CatawbaEmp.: 340 Est.: 1977 (R, I, E)NAICS: 32 Polyurethane foamcarpenter.comCarpenter Decorating411 33rd St. Ct. NE, Conover, NC 28613Mr. Rick Carpenter, PresidentP.: 828.327.4151 CatawbaEmp.: 100 Est.: 1928 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Commercial Christmas displayscarpenterdecorating.comCarpenter Industries4140 Concord Pkwy. S, Concord, NC 28027Mr. Daniel Carpenter, PresidentP.: 704.786.8139 CabarrusEmp.: 140 Est.: 1970 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Antique automobile partsdennis-carpenter.com20Major Employers Directorycharlottechamber.com

Carrabba’s Italian Grill5 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Will Waller, General ManagerP.: 704.979.3224 RegionalEmp.: 345 Est.: 1986NAICS: 72 Full-service restaurantscarrabbas.comCarrier Corp. & Affiliates9701 Old Statesville Rd., Charlotte, NC 28269Mr. Mark Goodman, Plant ManagerP.: 704.921.3800 MecklenburgEmp.: 405 Est.: 1998 (R, I, E)NAICS: 33 Commercial air conditioningcarrier.comCarrington Place600 Fullwood Ln., Matthews, NC 28105Ms. Linda Howard, OwnerP.: 704.841.4920 MecklenburgEmp.: 185Est.: 1994 (H)NAICS: 62 Nursing care facilitiesCataler North America Corp.2002 Cataler Dr., Lincolnton, NC 28092Mr. Hironao Kawai, PresidentP.: 828.970.0026 LincolnEmp.: 211 Est.: 2001 (I, E)NAICS: 33 Automotive catalystscataler.co.jpCatawba College2300 W. Innes St., Salisbury, NC 28144Mr. Brien Lewis, PresidentP.: 704.637.4111 RowanEmp.: 280Est.: 1851 (H)NAICS: 61 Colleges, universities & professionalschoolscatawba.eduCatawba County100 A South West Blvd., Newton, NC 28658Mr. Tom Lundy, County ManagerP.: 828.465.8200 CatawbaEmp.: 1,100Est.: 1842 (H)NAICS: 92 County supervisor & executive officescatawbacountync.govCatawba County Schools10 E. 25th St., Newton, NC 28658Dr. Dan Brigman, SuperintendentP.: 828.464.8333 CatawbaEmp.: 1,700 Est.: 1885 (H, R)NAICS: 61 Elementary & secondary schoolscatawbaschools.netCatawba Valley Behavioral Healthcare327 1st Ave. NW, Hickory, NC 28601Mr. John Waters, Executive DirectorP.: 828.695.5900 CatawbaEmp.: 100Est.: 2005 (H)NAICS: 62 Offices of all other miscellaneoushealth practitionerscvbh.orgCatawba Valley Community College2550 US Hwy. 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602Dr. Garrett Hinshaw, PresidentP.: 828.327.7000 CatawbaEmp.: 327Est.: 1960 (H)NAICS: 61 Community collegecvcc.eduCatawba Valley Medical Center810 Fairgrove Church Rd., Hickory, NC 28602Mr. J. Anthony Rose, CEOP.: 828.326.3000 CatawbaEmp.: 2,200Est.: 1967 (H)NAICS: 62 General medical & surgical hospitalcatawbavalleymedical.orgCato Corp., The8100 Denmark Rd., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. John P. D. Cato, CEOP.: 704.554.8510 RegionalEmp.: 712 Est.: 1946 (H, I)NAICS: 44 Women’s apparel retailerscatofashions.comCB&I128 S. Tryon St., Ste. 400, Charlotte, NC 28202Mr. Eli Smith, PresidentP.: 704.343.7500 MecklenburgEmp.: 1,200 Est.: 1993 (H, R)NAICS: 54 Engineers power transmission &distribution systemscbi.comCBRE Group, Inc.201 S. College St., Ste. 1700Charlotte, NC 28244Mr. Henry C. Lomax, Jr., Managing DirectorP.: 704.376.7979 MecklenburgEmp.: 165Est.: 1980 (R)NAICS: 53 Commercial real estatecbre.com/charlotteCBS Radio & Affiliates1520 South Blvd., Ste. 300, Charlotte, NC 28203Mr. Bill Schoening, Senior Vice PresidentP.: 704.522.1103 MecklenburgEmp.: 189 Est.: 1992NAICS: 51 Radio broadcastingcbsradio.comCCL Label4000 Westinghouse Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Jim Searcy, General ManagerP.: 704.714.4800 MecklenburgEmp.: 130 Est.: 1952 (I, E)NAICS: 32 Packaged goods labelsccllabel.comCelgard, LLC13800 S. Lakes Dr., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Mitch Pulwer, PresidentP.: 704.588.5310 RegionalEmp.: 710 Est.: 1986 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Primary battery manufacturingcelgard.comCEM Corp.3100 Smith Farm Rd., Matthews, NC 28104Dr. Michael J. Collins, President & CEOP.: 704.821.7015 UnionEmp.: 190 Est.: 1978 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Analytical microwave systemscem.comCEMEX10 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Shane King, Plant ManagerP.: 704.596.9687 RegionalEmp.: 114NAICS: 32 Concrete building blocks & ready-mixconcretecemex.comCentral Parking System128 S. Tryon St., Ste. 1930, Charlotte, NC 28202Mr. Brad Lang, General ManagerP.: 704.376.3389 MecklenburgEmp.: 100 Est.: 1986NAICS: 81 Management of parking lots &garagescentralparking.comCentral Piedmont Community College1201 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204Dr. Tony Zeiss, PresidentP.: 704.330.2722 MecklenburgEmp.: 2,700 Est.: 1963 (H, R)NAICS: 61 Community collegecpcc.eduCentro Inc.2725 Kelly Blvd., Claremont, NC 28610Mr. Cale Dietrich, General ManagerP.: 828.459.7411 CatawbaEmp.: 141 Est.: 1998NAICS: 33 Custom moldingscentroinc.comCenturion Medical Products3310 S. Main St., Salisbury, NC 28147Mr. Paul Bracy, Plant ManagerP.: 704.638.0424 RowanEmp.: 115 Est.: 1961NAICS: 33 Surgical & medical instrumentmanufacturingcenturionmp.comCentury Contractors5100 Smith Farm Rd., Matthews, NC 28104Mr. Douglas Armstrong, CEOP.: 704.821.8050 MecklenburgEmp.: 250Est.: 1976 (H)NAICS: 23 Industrial & mechanical contractorscenturycontractors.comCentury Furniture401 11th St. NW, Hickory, NC 28601Mr. Eric Schenk, PresidentP.: 828.328.1851 CatawbaEmp.: 181 Est.: 1947 (H, R, I, E)NAICS: 33 Both upholstered & wood furniture,residential & contractcenturyfurniture.comcharlottechamber.com Major Employers Directory 21

CEO Inc.412 Louise Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204Ms. Deborah Millhouse, PresidentP.: 704.372.4701 MecklenburgEmp.: 215Est.: 1994 (H)NAICS: 56 Permanent & temporary staffingservicesceohr.comCertainTeed Corp.2651 Penny Rd., Claremont, NC 28610Mr. Tom Masselli, Plant ManagerP.: 828.459.2200 CatawbaEmp.: 145 Est.: 1969NAICS: 32 Plastics pipe & pipe fittingmanufacturingcertainteed.comChampion Laboratories, Inc.200 Ratchford Rd., York, SC 29745Mr. Chris Wallace, Plant ManagerP.: 803.684.3205 YorkEmp.: 220 Est.: 1979 (I, E)NAICS: 33 Suppliers of auto & truck filterschamplabs.comCharlotte Bobcats333 E. Trade St., Charlotte, NC 28202Mr. Fred Whitfield, PresidentP.: 704.424.4120 MecklenburgEmp.: 136Est.: 2002 (H)NAICS: 71 Professional basketball teambobcatsbasketball.comCharlotte Catholic High School7702 Pineville Matthews Rd., Charlotte, NC28226Mr. Gerald Healy, PrincipalP.: 704.543.1127 MecklenburgEmp.: 120Est.: 1950 (H)NAICS: 61 Secondary educationgocougars.orgCharlotte Christian School7301 Sardis Rd., Charlotte, NC 28270Mr. Barry Giller, HeadmasterP.: 704.366.5657 MecklenburgEmp.: 185Est.: 1950 (H)NAICS: 61 Elementary & secondary schoolscharlottechristian.comCharlotte Country Club2465 Mecklenburg Ave., Charlotte, NC 28205Mr. Damon DiOrio, CEOP.: 704.334.0836 MecklenburgEmp.: 200Est.: 1910 (H)NAICS: 71 Golf courses & country clubscharlottecountryclub.orgCharlotte Country Day School1440 Carmel Rd., Charlotte, NC 28226Mr. Mark Reed, HeadmasterP.: 704.943.4500 MecklenburgEmp.: 270 Est.: 1941 (H, R)NAICS: 61 Elementary & secondary schoolscharlottecountryday.orgCharlotte Douglas International Airport5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy.Charlotte, NC 28208P.: 704.359.4000 MecklenburgEmp.: 350Est.: 1935 (H)NAICS: 48 Other airport operationscharmeck.orgCharlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates6035 Fairview Rd., Charlotte, NC 28210Mr. Charles Hoch, AdministratorP.: 704.295.3000 RegionalEmp.: 576Est.: 1923 (H)NAICS: 62 Specialists in eye, ear, nose, throat,voice & sleep medicineceenta.comCharlotte Housing Authority1301 South Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203Mr. A. Fulton Meachem, President & CEOP.: 704.336.5183 MecklenburgEmp.: 209 Est.: 1938 (H, R)NAICS: 92 Affordable housing, Section 8 &support servicescha-nc.orgCharlotte Latin School9502 Providence Rd., Charlotte, NC 28277Mr. Arch McIntosh Jr., HeadmasterP.: 704.846.1100 MecklenburgEmp.: 240Est.: 1970 (H)NAICS: 61 Elementary & secondary schoolscharlottelatin.orgCharlotte Mecklenburg Library20 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Vick Phillips, CEOP.: 704.416.0102 MecklenburgEmp.: 340 Est.: 1891 (H, R)NAICS: 51 Public librarycmlibrary.orgCharlotte Observer, The600 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202Ms. Ann Caulkins, PublisherP.: 704.358.5000 RegionalEmp.: 560 Est.: 1886NAICS: 51 Newspaper publisherscharlotteobserver.comCharlotte Paint Co., Inc.1604 Lane Rd., Mount Holly, NC 28120Mr. Doug Bess, PresidentP.: 704.827.1391 GastonEmp.: 114Est.: 1977 (H)NAICS: 23 Commercial & industrial paintcontractorcharlottepaint.comCharlotte Pipe & Foundry Co.2109 Randolph Rd., Charlotte, NC 28207Mr. Roddey Dowd Jr., CEOP.: 704.372.5030 RegionalEmp.: 1,110 Est.: 1901 (H, E)NAICS: 33 Cast iron pipe & fittingscharlottepipe.comCharlotte Radiology PA1701 East Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203Mr. Mark Jensen, CEOP.: 704.334.7800 RegionalEmp.: 207Est.: 1967 (H)NAICS: 62 Diagnostic imaging centercharlotteradiology.comCharlotte Regional Visitors Authority (CRVA)501 S. College St., Charlotte, NC 28202Mr. Tom Murray, CEOP.: 704.414.4011 MecklenburgEmp.: 955 Est.: 2004 (H, R)NAICS: 56 Conventionscrva.comCharlotte School of Law2145 Suttle Ave., Charlotte, NC 28208Mr. Dennis Stone, PresidentP.: 704.971.8500 MecklenburgEmp.: 119Est.: 2005 (H)NAICS: 61 Law schoolscharlottelaw.eduCharlotte Symphony Orchestra301 S. Tryon St., Ste. 1700, Charlotte, NC 28282Mr. Robert Stickler, Executive DirectorP.: 704.972.2003 MecklenburgEmp.: 100Est.: 1934 (H)NAICS: 71 Symphony orchestracharlottesymphony.orgCharlotte Truck Center4633 Equipment Dr., Charlotte, NC 28269Mr. Jay McGary, General ManagerP.: 704.597.1110 MecklenburgEmp.: 101 Est.: 2007NAICS: 42 Wholesales heavy & medium dutyfreight line trucks parts & servicevirginiatruckcenter.comCharlotte Web Services6100 Fairview Rd., Ste. K330Charlotte, NC 28210Mr. Clinton LaRocco, PresidentP.: 704.554.4115 MecklenburgEmp.: 100Est.: 1977 (H)NAICS: 51 Web hostingCharlotte-Mecklenburg Schools600 E. Fourth St., Fifth Floor, Charlotte, NC28202Dr. Heath Morrison, SuperintendentP.: 980.343.5139 MecklenburgEmp.: 18,143 Est.: 1882 (H, R)NAICS: 61 Elementary & secondary schoolscms.k12.nc.usCheddar’s Casual Cafe620 University Center Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28262Mr. Bill Baez, General ManagerP.: 704.503.7871 MecklenburgEmp.: 100 Est.: 2011NAICS: 72 Full-service restaurantscheddars.com22Major Employers Directorycharlottechamber.com

Cheesecake Factory, The4400 Sharon Rd., Ste. A, Charlotte, NC 28211Mr. Victor Galu, General ManagerP.: 704.770.0076 MecklenburgEmp.: 240 Est.: 2003NAICS: 72 Full-service restaurantsthecheesecakefactory.comChemring Detection Systems4205 Westinghouse Commons Dr.Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Brian Kennedy, Director of ProgramsP.: 980.235 2200 MecklenburgEmp.: 120Est.: 2011 (H)NAICS: 33 Chemical & biological threat detectionsystemschemringds.comChester County1476 J.A. Cochran Bypass, Chester, SC 29706Mr. R. Carlisle Roddey, County SupervisorP.: 803.385.5133 ChesterEmp.: 305Est.: 1785 (H)NAICS: 92 County governmentchestercounty.orgChester County School District109 Hinton St., Chester, SC 29706Dr. Agnes Slayman, SuperintendentP.: 803.385.6122 ChesterEmp.: 720 Est.: 1950 (H, R)NAICS: 61 Elementary & secondary schoolschester.k12.sc.usChester Regional Medical Center1 Medical Park Dr., Chester, SC 29706Mr. Page Vaughan, CEOP.: 803.581.3151 ChesterEmp.: 385Est.: 2004 (H)NAICS: 62 Hospitalchesterregional.comChester Wood Products Llc1445 Lancaster Hwy., Chester, SC 29706Mr. Richard Baldwin, General ManagerP.: 803.581.7164 ChesterEmp.: 350Est.: 1980 (E)NAICS: 32 Panels, hardwood plywood,manufacturingatlasholdingsllc.comChesterbrook Academy10 Locations in Charlotte RegionMs. Amber Gordon, PrinicpalP.: 704.544.8900 RegionalEmp.: 204 Est.: 1987NAICS: 62 Child day care serviceschesterbrookacademy.comChesterfield County200 West Main St., Chesterfield, SC 29709Ms. Brenda Workman, Executive Director, Econ.Dev.P.: 843.623.2574 ChesterfieldEmp.: 250Est.: 1785 (H)NAICS: 92 County governmentchesterfieldcountysc.comChesterfield County School District401 West Blvd., Chesterfield, SC 29709Dr. Harrison Goodwin, SuperintendentP.: 843.623.2175 ChesterfieldEmp.: 1,400 Est.: 1963 (H, R)NAICS: 61 Elementary & secondary schoolschesterfield.k12.sc.usChesterfield General Hospital711 Chesterfield Hwy., Cheraw, SC 29520Mr. Jeff Reece, CEOP.: 843.537.7881 ChesterfieldEmp.: 250Est.: 1958 (H)NAICS: 62 General hospitalchesterfieldgeneral.comChick-Fil-A34 Locations in Charlotte RegionMs. Jackie Simpson, General ManagerP.: 704.593.0052 RegionalEmp.: 1,484 Est.: 1974NAICS: 72 Limited-service restaurantschick-fil-a.comChild Care Resources Inc.4601 Park Rd., Ste. 500, Charlotte, NC 28209Ms. Janet Singerman, PresidentP.: 704.376.6697 RegionalEmp.: 110Est.: 1991 (H)NAICS: 62 Nonprofit institution dedicated toensuring educational opportunities for childrenchildcareresourcesinc.orgChildcare Network16 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Phillippe Locke, DirectorP.: 704.523.9294 RegionalEmp.: 311 Est.: 1988NAICS: 62 Day care centerschildcarenetwork.netChildress Klein Properties301 S. College St., Ste. 2800Charlotte, NC 28202Mr. Fred Klein, Managing PartnerP.: 704.342.9000 MecklenburgEmp.: 266 Est.: 1988 (H, R)NAICS: 53 Commercial real estatechildressklein.comChili’s Grill & Bar and Maggiano’s Little Italy17 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Antonio Tillery, General ManagerP.: 704.916.2300 RegionalEmp.: 1,309 Est.: 1975NAICS: 72 Full-service restaurantsbrinker.comChiquita Brands International550 S. Caldwell St., Ste. 1515Charlotte, NC 28202Mr. Fernando Aguirre, CEOP.: 980.636.5000 MecklenburgEmp.: 350Est.: 2012 (H)NAICS: 55 Corporate officeschiquita.comChoate Construction Co.2907 Providence Rd., Ste. 400Charlotte, NC 28211Mr. Dave Priester, PrincipalP.: 704.556.0550 MecklenburgEmp.: 100 Est.: 1989NAICS: 23 Commercial & institutional buildingconstructionchoateco.comChoice Personnel Inc.110 Stockton St., Ste. L, Statesville, NC 28677Mr. Jerry Burgdofer, CEOP.: 704.872.0963 IredellEmp.: 100Est.: 1984 (H)NAICS: 56 Personnel consultantsChoice USA Beverage Inc.603 Groves St., Lowell, NC 28098Mr. James P. Falls, Jr., PresidentP.: 704.823.1651 GastonEmp.: 142 Est.: 1925 (H, R)NAICS: 31 Carbonated beveragesChristian Tours4643 S. Hwy. 16, Maiden, NC 28650Mr. Udean Burke, OwnerP.: 828.465.3900 CatawbaEmp.: 150Est.: 1977 (H)NAICS: 56 Tour operatorburkechristiantours.comCHTL Logistics8814 Dietz Ave., Hickory, NC 28602Mr. Randy Abernathy, PresidentP.: 828.397.7673 CatawbaEmp.: 150 Est.: 1998 (H, I, E)NAICS: 48 General freight trucking, longdistance,truckloadchtl.netCiber Inc.101 S. Tryon St., Ste. 2550, Charlotte, NC 28280Mr. Dan Russell, Vice President ManagerP.: 704.548.1010 MecklenburgEmp.: 350 Est.: 1989NAICS: 54 Application development, outsourcing& integration, data warehousingciber.comCIGNA Healthcare of the Carolinas11016 Rushmore Dr., Ste. 300Charlotte, NC 28277Mr. Charles Pitts, General ManagerP.: 704.540.2100 MecklenburgEmp.: 180Est.: 1986 (H)NAICS: 52 Group insurance call & claim centercigna.comCintas Corp.6300 Harris Technology Blvd.Charlotte, NC 28269Mr. Robbie Poole, General ManagerP.: 704.599.9196 RegionalEmp.: 248 Est.: 1929NAICS: 81 Uniform supplycintas.comcharlottechamber.com Major Employers Directory 23

Circle K Stores Inc.2440 Whitehall Park Dr., Ste. 800Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Bob Campau, Regional Vice PresidentP.: 704.583.5700 RegionalEmp.: 260Est.: 1951 (H)NAICS: 44 Convenience food chaincirclek.comCircle S Ranch Inc.1604 Circle S Ranch Rd., Monroe, NC 28112Mr. Samuel Starnes, CEOP.: 704.764.7414 UnionEmp.: 150Est.: 1988 (H)NAICS: 11 Turkey productionCIT Commercial Services201 S. Tryon St., Ste. 300, Charlotte, NC 28202Mr. Terry Oelschlaeger, Regional Vice PresidentP.: 704.339.2200 MecklenburgEmp.: 145Est.: 1994 (H)NAICS: 52 Consumer lendingcit.comCitco Fund Services (USA) Inc.201 S. College St., 18th FloorCharlotte, NC 28244Mr. Greg Roy, Managing DirectorP.: 980.233.6502 MecklenburgEmp.: 100 Est.: 2010NAICS: 52 Hedge fund administratorcitco.comCitiFinancial605 Munn Rd., Fort Mill, SC 29715Mr. Matthew C. Cameron, Site PresidentP.: 803.835.4918 RegionalEmp.: 1,100 Est.: 1995NAICS: 52 Processing centercitigroup.comCity of Albemarle144 N. 2nd St., Albemarle, NC 28001Mr. Raymond Allen, City ManagerP.: 704.984.9405 StanlyEmp.: 312Est.: 1857 (H)NAICS: 92 City governmentci.albemarle.nc.usCity of Charlotte600 E. Fourth St., Charlotte, NC 28202Mr. Ron Carlee, City ManagerP.: 704.336.7600 MecklenburgEmp.: 6,000Est.: 1768 (H)NAICS: 92 City governmentcharlottenc.govCity of Concord26 Union St. South, Concord, NC 28025Mr. W. Brian Hiatt, City ManagerP.: 704.920.5555 CabarrusEmp.: 919Est.: 1796 (H)NAICS: 92 City governmentconcordnc.govCity of Gastonia181 South St., Gastonia, NC 28052Mr. John Bridgeman, MayorP.: 704.866.6719 GastonEmp.: 958Est.: 1877 (H)NAICS: 92 City governmentcityofgastonia.comCity of Hickory76 N. Center St., Hickory, NC 28601Mr. Mick Berry, City ManagerP.: 828.323.7400 CatawbaEmp.: 644Est.: 1870 (H)NAICS: 92 City governmenthickorygov.comCity of Kannapolis246 Oak Ave., Kannapolis, NC 28081Mr. Mike Legg, City ManagerP.: 704.920.4300 CabarrusEmp.: 358Est.: 1906 (H)NAICS: 92 City governmentcityofkannapolis.comCity of Kings Mountain101 W. Gold St., Kings Mountain, NC 28086Mr. Rick Murphrey, MayorP.: 704.734.0333 ClevelandEmp.: 196Est.: 1874 (H)NAICS: 92 City governmentcityofkm.comCity of Lancaster216 S. Catawba St., Lancaster, SC 29720Mr. Joe Shaw, MayorP.: 803.286.8414 LancasterEmp.: 171Est.: 1898 (H)NAICS: 92 City governmentlancastercitysc.comCity of Lincolnton114 W. Sycamore St., Lincolnton, NC 28092Mr. Jeff Emory, City ManagerP.: 704.736.8980 LincolnEmp.: 156Est.: 1785 (H)NAICS: 92 City governmentci.lincolnton.nc.usCity of Monroe300 W. Crowell St., Monroe, NC 28112Mr. John D’Agostino, City ManagerP.: 704.282.4500 UnionEmp.: 712Est.: 1844 (H)NAICS: 92 City governmentmonroenc.orgCity of Mount Holly400 E. Central Ave., Mount Holly, NC 28120Mr. Danny Jackson, City ManagerP.: 704.827.3931 GastonEmp.: 150Est.: 1879 (H)NAICS: 92 City governmentmtholly.usCity of Newton401 N. Main Ave., Newton, NC 28658Mr. Todd Clark, City ManagerP.: 828.695.4300 CatawbaEmp.: 285Est.: 1855 (H)NAICS: 92 City governmentnewtonnc.govCity of Rock Hill155 Johnston St., Rock Hill, SC 29731Mr. David Vehaun, City ManagerP.: 803.329.7012 YorkEmp.: 803Est.: 1892 (H)NAICS: 92 City governmentci.rock-hill.sc.usCity of Salisbury217 S. Main St., Salisbury, NC 28144Mr. Paul Woodson, MayorP.: 704.638.5270 RowanEmp.: 507Est.: 1770 (H)NAICS: 92 City governmentsalisburync.govCity of Shelby300 S. Washington St., Shelby, NC 28150Mr. O. Stanhope Anthony, MayorP.: 704.484.6800 ClevelandEmp.: 350Est.: 1843 (H)NAICS: 92 City governmentcityofshelby.comCity of Statesville301 S. Center St., Statesville, NC 28687Mr. Robert W. Hites, Jr., City ManagerP.: 704.878.3583 IredellEmp.: 425Est.: 1847 (H)NAICS: 92 City governmentci.statesville.nc.usCity of York10 N. Roosevelt St., York, SC 29745Dr. J. Edward Lee, MayorP.: 803.684.2341 YorkEmp.: 103Est.: 1841 (H)NAICS: 92 City governmentyorkcitysc.comClariant Corp. USA4000 Monroe Rd., Charlotte, NC 28205Mr. Kenneth Golder, CEOP.: 704.331.7000 RegionalEmp.: 685 Est.: 1995 (H, I, E)NAICS: 32 Industrial chemicals, pigments & dyesclariant.comClassic Graphics Inc.8335 Classic Graphic Dr., Ste. 101Charlotte, NC 28262Mr. David Pitts, Mr. Bill Gardner, Co-PresidentsP.: 704.597.9015 MecklenburgEmp.: 200Est.: 1983 (H)NAICS: 32 Commercial printing, fulfillment &distributioncgraphics.comClassic Leather Inc.203 Simpson St. SW, Conover, NC 28613Mr. Thomas H. Shores, Jr., PresidentP.: 828.328.2046 CatawbaEmp.: 145 Est.: 1966 (H, E)NAICS: 33 Leather & fabric upholstered furnitureclassic-leather.com24Major Employers Directorycharlottechamber.com

Clayton Homes6 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Jason Hardin, Branch ManagerP.: 704.484.1640 RegionalEmp.: 675 Est.: 1993 (I, E)NAICS: 32 Mobile & modular homesclaytonhomes.comClear Channel & Affiliates801 Woodridge Center Dr., Charlotte, NC 28217Mr. Charlie Wilkinson, Vice PresidentP.: 704.714.9444 MecklenburgEmp.: 128 Est.: 1996NAICS: 51 Radio broadcastingclearchannel.comClearwater Paper671 Washburn Switch Rd., Shelby, NC 28150Mr. Matt Van Vleet, PresidentP.: 704.481.8955 ClevelandEmp.: 200 Est.: 2010NAICS: 32 Bath tissue manufacturingclearwaterpaper.comCleveland Community College137 S. Post Rd., Shelby, NC 28152Dr. L. Steve Thornburg, PresidentP.: 704.484.4000 ClevelandEmp.: 350Est.: 1965 (H)NAICS: 61 Community collegeclevelandcommunitycollege.eduCleveland County311 E. Marion St., Shelby, NC 28150Mr. Eddie Bailes, County ManagerP.: 704.484.4800 ClevelandEmp.: 890Est.: 1841 (H)NAICS: 92 County governmentclevelandcounty.comCleveland County Family YMCA411 Cherryville Rd., Shelby, NC 28150Mr. Cameron Corder, CEOP.: 704.484.9622 ClevelandEmp.: 257 Est.: 1992 (H, R)NAICS: 71 Fitness & recreational sports centerclevecoymca.orgCleveland County Schools130 S. Post Rd., Ste. 2, Shelby, NC 28152Dr. Bruce Boyles, SuperintendentP.: 704.476.8000 ClevelandEmp.: 2,300 Est.: 1870 (H, R)NAICS: 61 Elementary & secondary schoolsclevelandcountyschools.orgCleveland Vocational Industries Inc.650 N. Post Rd., Shelby, NC 28150Ms. Linda McKnight, Executive DirectorP.: 704.471.0606 ClevelandEmp.: 200Est.: 1985 (H)NAICS: 62 Vocational rehabilitation servicescvii.orgClondalkin Pharma & Healthcare10500 Industrial Dr., Pineville, NC 28134Mr. Aaron Weltz, Vice President ManagerP.: 704.889.7262 MecklenburgEmp.: 100Est.: 1934 (E)NAICS: 32 Paperboard packaging materials &folding cartonsclondalkingroup.comCloninger Ford511 Jake Alexander Blvd. S, Salisbury, NC 28147Mr. Larry Cloninger Jr., OwnerP.: 704.633.9321 RegionalEmp.: 140Est.: 1940 (H)NAICS: 44 New & used automobile dealercloningercars.comClover School District604 Bethel St., Clover, SC 29710Dr. Marc Sosne, SuperintendentP.: 803.810.8000 YorkEmp.: 999 Est.: 1953 (H, R)NAICS: 61 Elementary & secondary schoolsclover.k12.sc.usClub at Longview, The8801 Longview Club Dr., Waxhaw, NC 28173Mr. Rich Poling, General ManagerP.: 704.443.2500 UnionEmp.: 120Est.: 2003 (H)NAICS: 71 Golf courses & country clubstheclubatlongview.comCMH Manufacturing Inc.304 E. Church St., Richfield, NC 28137Mr. Lance Key, General ManagerP.: 704.463.7333 StanlyEmp.: 200 Est.: 1991 (I, E)NAICS: 32 Manufacturing plant for manufacturedhomesclaytonhomes.comCMH Space Flooring Products Inc.2732 US Hwy. 74 W, Wadesboro, NC 28170Mr. Hoy Lanning, CEOP.: 704.694.6213 AnsonEmp.: 200 Est.: 1989 (H, I, E)NAICS: 42 Floor coverings merchant wholesalerscmhspace.comCoach America1251 W. Craighead Rd., Charlotte, NC 28206Mr. Steven Godland, General ManagerP.: 704.596.2222 MecklenburgEmp.: 100 Est.: 1937NAICS: 48 Charter bus industrycoachamerica.comCoaLogix Inc.11707 Steele Creek Rd., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Bill McMahon, CEOP.: 704.827.8933 MecklenburgEmp.: 110Est.: 2001 (H)NAICS: 33 Air purification equipmentmanufacturingcoalogix.comCoats North America3430 Toringdon Way, Ste. 301, Charlotte, NC28277Mr. Johan DePraeter, CEOP.: 704.329.5800 MecklenburgEmp.: 130 Est.: 1985 (H, I, E)NAICS: 31 Industrial sewing thread & consumersewing productscoats.comCoca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated4100 Coca-Cola Plaza, Charlotte, NC 28211Mr. J. Frank Harrison, III, CEOP.: 704.557.4000 RegionalEmp.: 1,117 Est.: 1902 (H, I, E)NAICS: 31 Soft drink manufacturingcokeconsolidated.comCogentrix9405 Arrowpoint Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Tom Bonner, PresidentP.: 704.525.3800 MecklenburgEmp.: 150 Est.: 2003 (H, I, E)NAICS: 22 Other electric power generationcogentrix.comColdwell Banker United, Realtors3440 Toringdon Way, Ste. 100, Charlotte, NC28277Mr. Glenn Niere, Office ManagerP.: 704.362.3434 RegionalEmp.: 278Est.: 1984 (H)NAICS: 53 Offices of real estate agents & brokerscbunited.comColumbus McKinnon Corp.2020 Country Club Rd., Wadesboro, NC 28170Mr. Joe Ombrella, General ManagerP.: 704.694.2156 AnsonEmp.: 200Est.: 1883 (I)NAICS: 33 Overhead traveling crane, hoist &monorail system manufacturingcmworks.comComDesign Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.160-E Cupped Oak Ln., Matthews, NC 28104Mr. Joe Billingsley, Branch ManagerP.: 704.628.6940 MecklenburgEmp.: 150 Est.: 1984NAICS: 23 Electrical contractorscomdesigninc.comCommercial Vehicle Group2845 Armentrout Dr., Concord, NC 28025Mr. Chuck Jones, Plant ManagerP.: 704.784.2100 RegionalEmp.: 350 Est.: 1992 (I, E)NAICS: 31 Soft trim interiors for truckscvgrp.comCommScope1100 CommScope Pl. SE, Hickory, NC 28602Mr. Eddie Edwards, CEOP.: 828.324.2200 RegionalEmp.: 1,820Est.: 1976 (H)NAICS: 33 Data communications equipmentmanufacturingcommscope.comcharlottechamber.com Major Employers Directory 25

Community Alternatives of North Carolina830 Tyvola Rd., Ste. 104, Charlotte, NC 28217Ms. Denise Derkowski, Executive DirectorP.: 704.519.0077 MecklenburgEmp.: 300 Est.: 1979NAICS: 62 Residential services for the mentallydisabledrescare.comCommunityOne Bank804 S. New Hope Rd., Gastonia, NC 28054Mr. Don Harrison, EVP, Commercial BankingP.: 704.865.4202 RegionalEmp.: 110Est.: 1995 (H)NAICS: 52 Bankmyyesbank.comCompass Group2400 Yorkmont Rd., Charlotte, NC 28217Mr. Gary Green, CEOP.: 704.328.4000 MecklenburgEmp.: 4,860 Est.: 1994 (H, R)NAICS: 72 Foodservice management & supportservicescgnad.comComporium330 E. Black St., Rock Hill, SC 29730Mr. Bryant Barnes, CEOP.: 803.324.9011 RegionalEmp.: 956Est.: 2003 (H)NAICS: 51 Local & long distancetelecommunicationscomporium.comCon-Way Inc.6701 Old Statesville Rd., Charlotte, NC 28269Mr. Craig Wood, Branch ManagerP.: 704.599.6777 RegionalEmp.: 310 Est.: 1987NAICS: 48 General freight trucking, longdistance,truckloadcon-way.comConbraco Industries Inc.701 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd., Matthews, NC28105Mr. Glenn Mosack, President & CEOP.: 704.847.9191 RegionalEmp.: 1,200 Est.: 1955 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Other nonferrous foundries (exceptdie-casting)apollovalves.comConcord First Assembly150 Warren C. Coleman Blvd. NConcord, NC 28027Reverend Rick Ross, PastorP.: 704.793.4740 CabarrusEmp.: 165 Est.: 1958 (H, R)NAICS: 81 Religious organizationscfaconcord.comConcrete Supply Co.3823 Raleigh St., Charlotte, NC 28206Mr. Henry Batten, PresidentP.: 704.372.2930 RegionalEmp.: 200Est.: 1964 (H)NAICS: 32 Ready-mix concrete manufacturingconcretesupplyco.comConitex-Sonoco USA Inc.1302 Industrial Park, Gastonia, NC 28052Mr. Michael Schmidlin, Chief Operating OfficerP.: 704.864.5406 GastonEmp.: 100Est.: 1982 (I)NAICS: 32 Fiber can, tube, drum & similarproducts manufacturingconitex.comConnextions Inc.4601 Corporate Dr. NW, Concord, NC 28027Mr. Todd Baxter, EVP, OperationsP.: 704.262.2400 RegionalEmp.: 700 Est.: 2006NAICS: 56 Call center - client communications,fulfillmentconnextions.comConover Nursing & Rehabilitation Center920 4th St. SW, Conover, NC 28613Mr. Joshua Sherrill, OwnerP.: 828.695.8282 CatawbaEmp.: 139Est.: 2002 (H)NAICS: 62 Nursing care facilitiesconovernursingandrehab.comConsolidated Metco780 Patton Ave., Monroe, NC 28110Mr. Wayne Duncan, Vice President OperationsP.: 704.289.6491 UnionEmp.: 170 Est.: 1964 (I, E)NAICS: 33 Aluminum & iron wheel hubsconmet.comContinental Tire The Americas, LLC1830 Macmillan Park Dr., Fort Mill, SC 29707Mr. Jochen Etzel, CEOP.: 704.583.4882 LancasterEmp.: 375 Est.: 1967 (H, I, E)NAICS: 32 Tire manufacturing (except retreading)continentaltire.comControls Southeast Inc.12201 Nations Ford Rd., Pineville, NC 28134Mr. Fred Stubblefield III, PresidentP.: 704.644.5000 MecklenburgEmp.: 250 Est.: 1962 (H, E)NAICS: 33 Fabricated pipe & pipe fittingmanufacturingcsiheat.comConvergys3 Locations in Charlotte RegionMs. Shari Greenwell, Call Center DirectorP.: 704.548.4802 RegionalEmp.: 1,078 Est.: 1998NAICS: 56 Outsourcing call centerconvergys.comCook Out Restaurant24 Locations in Charlotte RegionMs. Jenny Reaves, General ManagerP.: 980.875.9169 MecklenburgEmp.: 240Est.: 2004 (R)NAICS: 72 Limited-service restaurantsCookson Company Inc., The800 Tulip Dr., Gastonia, NC 28052Mr. Jim Cookson, Vice President SalesP.: 704.866.9146 GastonEmp.: 135 Est.: 1938 (I, E)NAICS: 33 Metal rolling doorscooksondoor.comCooper Wiring Devices Inc.5910 Long Creek Park Dr., Ste. SCharlotte, NC 28269Mr. Bradford Sturdivant, Operations ManagerP.: 704.499.5300 MecklenburgEmp.: 100 Est.: 1995NAICS: 42 Electrical apparatus & equipment,wiring supplies & related equipment merchantwholesalerscooperindustries.comCooperstown Dreams Park330 S. Main St., Salisbury, NC 28144Mr. Lou Presutti, Owner/CEOP.: 704.630.0050 RowanEmp.: 250 Est.: 1996NAICS: 71 Youth baseball tournamentscdpshop.comCORESTAFF Services2339 Concord Lake Rd., Concord, NC 28025Ms. Julia Ryan, Branch ManagerP.: 704.786.8367 RegionalEmp.: 2,900 Est.: 1993NAICS: 56 Temporary staffing agencycorestaff.comCorning Cable Systems LLC800 17th St. NW, Hickory, NC 28601Mr. Clark Kinlin, CEOP.: 828.901.5100 CatawbaEmp.: 410 Est.: 1962 (H, R, I, E)NAICS: 33 Fiber optic cable manufacturingcorningcablesystems.comCorning Inc.14556 Hwy. 601, Midland, NC 28107Mr. Ken Inman, Plant ManagerP.: 704.569.6000 CabarrusEmp.: 210NAICS: 33 Fiber optic cable manufacturingcorning.comCostco Wholesale2 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Mark Mann, Store ManagerP.: 704.321.7443 MecklenburgEmp.: 245Est.: 2000 (R)NAICS: 45 Warehouse clubs & supercenterscostco.comCovenant Day School800 Fullwood Rd., Matthews, NC 28105Mr. Mark Davis, HeadmasterP.: 704.847.2385 MecklenburgEmp.: 115Est.: 1989 (H)NAICS: 61 Elementary & secondary schoolscovenantday.org26Major Employers Directorycharlottechamber.com

Covenant Village1351 Robinwood Rd., Gastonia, NC 28054Mr. Tom Hauer, Executive DirectorP.: 704.867.2319 GastonEmp.: 200Est.: 1982 (H)NAICS: 62 Home for the elderlyCPI Corp.11001 Park Charlotte Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273Ms. Judy Lafreniere, Vice President ManufacturingP.: 704.588.4351 MecklenburgEmp.: 100 Est.: 1972NAICS: 54 Photography studios, portraitcpicorp.comCPI Security Systems4200 Sandy Porter Rd., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Ken Gill, CEOP.: 704.945.6000 MecklenburgEmp.: 200Est.: 1992 (H)NAICS: 56 Home securitycpisecurity.comCR Laine Furniture Co. Inc.2829 US Hwy. 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602Mr. Clarence Roseman Jr., CEOP.: 828.328.1831 CatawbaEmp.: 125 Est.: 1958 (H, I)NAICS: 33 Upholstered household furnituremanufacturingcrlaine.comCracker Barrel Old Country Store8 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Mike Luby, General ManagerP.: 704.321.2261 RegionalEmp.: 997 Est.: 1994NAICS: 72 Full-service restaurantscrackerbarrel.comCraftmaster Furniture221 Craftmaster Rd., Hiddenite, NC 28636Mr. Roy R. Calcagne, President & CEOP.: 828.632.9786 RegionalEmp.: 509 Est.: 1972NAICS: 33 Upholstered household furnituremanufacturingcmfurniture.comCrowder Construction Co.6425 Brookshire Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28216Mr. Otis Crowder, PresidentP.: 704.372.3541 MecklenburgEmp.: 106Est.: 1947 (H)NAICS: 23 Bridge & highway, civil &environmental constructioncrowdercc.comCrown Beverage Packaging100 Evans Row, Cheraw, SC 29520Mr. Mike Welsh, Finance ManagerP.: 843.537.9794 ChesterfieldEmp.: 184 Est.: 1977NAICS: 33 Aluminum beverage canscrowncork.comCT Management Inc.3350 N. Oxford St., Claremont, NC 28610Mr. John Pope, CEOP.: 828.459.3200 CatawbaEmp.: 100Est.: 1962 (H)NAICS: 56 All other business support servicesctmanagementinc.comCulp Brothers Inc.3300 Bethlehem Church Rd., Gold Hill, NC 28071Mr. Ben Culp, PresidentP.: 704.279.4020 CabarrusEmp.: 125Est.: 1960 (H)NAICS: 23 Site work, land preparation, water &sewer utilitiesculpbrothers.comCummins Atlantic Inc.11101 Nations Ford Rd., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Michael Grace, PresidentP.: 704.588.1240 MecklenburgEmp.: 130 Est.: 1970 (H, R, E)NAICS: 42 Diesel engine distribution, sales &servicecumminsatlantic.comCurtiss-Wright Controls Inc.15800 John J. Delaney Dr., Ste. 200Charlotte, NC 28277Mr. Tom Quinly, PresidentP.: 704.869.4600 RegionalEmp.: 375 Est.: 1985 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Aerospace components, defense,embedded computingcwcontrols.comCustom Glass Products Inc.1475 Harrison Rd., Salisbury, NC 28147Mr. Steve Reeder, PresidentP.: 704.633.4946 RowanEmp.: 100 Est.: 1971 (H, I, E)NAICS: 32 Glass product manufacturing made ofpurchased glasscgpglass.comCustom Pallet & Crating Inc.5104 N. Graham St., Charlotte, NC 28269Mr. James Gilbert, PresidentP.: 704.921.1100 MecklenburgEmp.: 190 Est.: 1987 (H, R)NAICS: 32 Pallets, crates & pallet recyclingcustompallet.netCustom Products Inc.1618 Landis Hwy., Mooresville, NC 28115Mr. Dave McKnight, PresidentP.: 704.663.4159 IredellEmp.: 105Est.: 1973 (H)NAICS: 33 Airline seat cushions & coverscustprodinc.comCVS71 Locations in Charlotte RegionMs. Stephanie Lane, Store ManagerP.: 704.547.9620 RegionalEmp.: 1,257 Est.: 1997NAICS: 44 Pharmacies & drug storescvs.comCypress of Charlotte, The3442 Cypress Club Dr., Charlotte, NC 28210Mr. George Chatfield, Executive DirectorP.: 704.714.5500Emp.: 350 Est.: 1999NAICS: 62 Continuing care retirementcommunitiesthecypressofcharlotte.comMecklenburgDaimler Trucks North America LLC11550 Statesville Blvd., Cleveland, NC 27013Mr. Mike McCurry, Plant ManagerP.: 704.645.5000 RegionalEmp.: 5,300 Est.: 1942NAICS: 33 Motor vehicle body manufacturingdaimler-trucksnorthamerica.comDale Earnhardt Inc.1675 Dale Earnhardt Hwy. 3Mooresville, NC 28115Ms. Teresa Earnhardt, CEOP.: 704.662.8000 IredellEmp.: 215 Est.: 1980 (H, R)NAICS: 71 Racing teamsdaleearnhardtinc.comDale Jarrett Automotive Group88 Dale Jarrett Blvd., Indian Trail, NC 28079Mr. Norwood Poole, OwnerP.: 704.283.8521 UnionEmp.: 100 Est.: 1998 (H, R)NAICS: 44 New & used automobile dealerdalejarrettford.comDanaher Specialty Products2013 W. Meeting St., Lancaster, SC 29720Mr. Richard Marchetti, Vice PresidentP.: 803.286.8491 LancasterEmp.: 125 Est.: 1954NAICS: 33 Diesel & electric fire pump controllersdanaherspecialtyproducts.comDassault Systemes Americas10715 David Taylor Dr., Ste. 450Charlotte, NC 28262Mr. David Terrell, Managing DirectorP.: 704.943.6609 MecklenburgEmp.: 100 Est.: 1998NAICS: 54 Software development3ds.comDave & Buster’s Grand Sports Cafe8361 Concord Mills Blvd., Concord, NC 28207Mr. James Lovvorn, General ManagerP.: 704.979.1700 CabarrusEmp.: 100 Est.: 1999NAICS: 72 Limited-service restaurantsdaveandbusters.comDavey Tree & Lawn Care & Davey TreeUtility Services6039 McDaniel Ln., Charlotte, NC 28213Mr. Ray Betz, Branch ManagerP.: 704.596.8065 MecklenburgEmp.: 100Est.: 1908 (R)NAICS: 56 Residential arborist services & utilityline clearingdavey.comcharlottechamber.com Major Employers Directory 27

Davidson College102 N. Main St., Davidson, NC 28036Dr. Carol Quillen, PresidentP.: 704.894.2000 MecklenburgEmp.: 800Est.: 1837 (H)NAICS: 61 Colleges, universities & professionalschoolsdavidson.eduDavis Regional Medical Center218 Old Mocksville Rd., Statesville, NC 28625Mr. Vince Cherry, CEOP.: 704.873.0281 IredellEmp.: 620Est.: 1920 (H)NAICS: 62 Health caredavisregional.comDavis Steel & Iron Co. Inc.1035 Commercial Dr., Matthews, NC 28104Mr. Richard Davis, PresidentP.: 704.821.7676 MecklenburgEmp.: 100Est.: 1967 (H)NAICS: 33 Fabricated structural metalmanufacturingdavissteel.comDaymark Recovery Services Inc.284 Executive Park Dr., Ste. 100Concord, NC 28025Dr. Philip Nofal, Medical DirectorP.: 704.939.1100 RegionalEmp.: 180Est.: 2003 (H)NAICS: 62 Outpatient mental health & substanceabuse centersdaymarkrecovery.orgDecore-ative Specialties701 Industrial Dr., Monroe, NC 28110Mr. Todd Shapiro, Vice President OperationsP.: 704.291.9669 UnionEmp.: 185 Est.: 1965NAICS: 33 Kitchen cabinet doorsdecore.comDeloitte & Touche550 S. Tryon St., Ste. 2500, Charlotte, NC 28202Ms. Theresa Drew, Managing PartnerP.: 704.887.1500 MecklenburgEmp.: 520 Est.: 1925NAICS: 54 Tax, auditing & accounting servicesdeloitte.comDelta Apparel100 W. Pine St., Maiden, NC 28650Mr. Steve Slaughter, Plant ManagerP.: 828.428.9921 CatawbaEmp.: 290 Est.: 1978 (I, E)NAICS: 31 Athletic appareldeltaapparel.comDHL Express & DHL Global Forwarding2 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Johnnie Moore, District ManagerP.: 704.587.6036 MecklenburgEmp.: 175Est.: 2004 (R)NAICS: 49 Delivery servicedhl-usa.comDick’s Sporting Goods9 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Brandon Privette, Store ManagerP.: 704.972.9400 RegionalEmp.: 468Est.: 1998 (I)NAICS: 45 Sporting goods storesdickssportinggoods.comDigitalOptics9815 David Taylor Dr., Charlotte, NC 28262Mr. Mark Reisinger, Facilities ManagerP.: 704.887.3100 MecklenburgEmp.: 100 Est.: 1992 (I, E)NAICS: 33 Optical instrument & lensmanufacturingdoc.comDillard’s Inc.6 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Bill Shelton, Logistics ManagerP.: 704.630.4700 RegionalEmp.: 1,255 Est.: 1990NAICS: 45 Department stores (except discountdepartment stores)dillards.comDimension Data11006 Rushmore Dr., Ste. 300Charlotte, NC 28277Mr. Brian Phillips, Regional Sales ManagerP.: 704.969.2200 MecklenburgEmp.: 150Est.: 1986 (H)NAICS: 54 IT services & solutionsdidata.comDiscovery Place & Charlotte Nature Museum301 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202Mr. John MacKay, Jr., PresidentP.: 704.372.6261 MecklenburgEmp.: 100 Est.: 1981 (H, R)NAICS: 71 Science museumdiscoveryplace.orgDistribution Technology1701 Continental Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Rock Miralia, ChairmanP.: 704.587.5587 MecklenburgEmp.: 180 Est.: 1970 (H, R, I)NAICS: 49 Third-party logistics servicesdistributiontechnology.comDixon Hughes Goodman6525 Morrison Blvd., Ste. 500Charlotte, NC 28211Mr. Kenneth Hughes, CEOP.: 704.367.7020 MecklenburgEmp.: 174Est.: 2011 (H)NAICS: 54 Accounting & auditing servicesdhgllp.comDixon Quick Coupling332 Atando Ave., Ste. B, Charlotte, NC 28206Mr. Brian Thomas, Office ManagerP.: 704.376.5755 MecklenburgEmp.: 150Est.: 1936 (H)NAICS: 42 Industrial machinery & equipmentmerchant wholesalersdixonquickcoupling.comDM Bowman Inc.12801 Mount Holly-Huntersville Rd.Huntersville, NC 28078Ms. Carol McAfee, Branch ManagerP.: 704.875.1347 MecklenburgEmp.: 100 Est.: 1983NAICS: 48 General freight trucking, longdistance,truckloaddmbowman.comDMSI & DMSI Staffing2127 Ayrsley Town Blvd., Ste. 301Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Nick Santella, PresidentP.: 704.587.3674 MecklenburgEmp.: 2,175 Est.: 1987 (H, R)NAICS: 48 Transportation servicesdmsi.netDNP IMS America Corp.4524 Enterprise Dr. NW, Concord, NC 28027Mr. Keigo Hayakawa, PresidentP.: 704.784.8100 CabarrusEmp.: 200 Est.: 1995NAICS: 33 Thermal transfer ribbon conversiondnpribbons.comDole Fresh Vegetables220 Southridge Pkwy., Bessemer City, NC 28016Mr. Ted Karre, Plant ManagerP.: 704.810.7000 GastonEmp.: 700 Est.: 2007NAICS: 31 Salad productiondole.comDomino’s Pizza38 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Mack Patterson, Franchise Owner, PrairiePizzaP.: 704.588.2611 RegionalEmp.: 543 Est.: 1980NAICS: 72 Limited-service restaurantsdominos.comDomtar Paper Co. LLC100 Kingsley Park Dr., Fort Mill, SC 29715Mr. John Williams, CEOP.: 803.802.7500 YorkEmp.: 400 Est.: 1848 (H, E)NAICS: 32 Paper millsdomtar.comDoosan Infracore Portable Power Inc.1293 Glenway Dr., Statesville, NC 28625Mr. Shawn Sweet, PresidentP.: 704.883.3500 IredellEmp.: 600 Est.: 2007 (I, E)NAICS: 42 Motor vehicle supplies & new partsmerchant wholesalersdoosanportablepower.comDraka Communications2512 Penny Rd., Claremont, NC 28610Mr. Allen Griser, Vice President OperationsP.: 828.459.9787 CatawbaEmp.: 500 Est.: 2004NAICS: 33 Fiber optics, fiber optic cables &accessoriesdraka.com28Major Employers Directorycharlottechamber.com

Drake Precision Dental Laboratory8510 Crown Crescent Ct., Charlotte, NC 28227Mr. Billy Drake, CEOP.: 704.845.2401 MecklenburgEmp.: 100 Est.: 1956 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Dental laboratories (crowns, bridges,full & partial dentures)drakelab.comDrexel Heritage3000 2nd Ave. NW, Hickory, NC 28601Mr. David Lewis, Plant ManagerP.: 828.315.8400 RegionalEmp.: 216 Est.: 2005 (I, E)NAICS: 33 Upholstered household furnituremanufacturingdrexelheritage.comDudley’s Home Health, Inc.223 Williamson Rd., Ste. 102, Mooresville, NC28117Ms. Londa Dudley-Hodges, CEOP.: 704.799.3363 IredellEmp.: 100Est.: 1991 (H)NAICS: 62 Home health care servicesdhhinc.comDuff-Norton9415 Pioneer Ave., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Markus Rauchhaus, Managing DirectorP.: 704.588.0510 MecklenburgEmp.: 172 Est.: 1960 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Overhead traveling crane, hoist &monorail system manufacturingduffnorton.comDuke Energy Corp.550 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28201Ms. Lynne Good, CEOP.: 704.382.2355 RegionalEmp.: 7,800Est.: 1904 (H)NAICS: 22 Electrical power generation &distributionduke-energy.comDukeNet Communications400 S. Tryon St., Ste. 2900, Charlotte, NC 28202Mr. W. Bradley Davis, President & CEOP.: 704.382.7111 MecklenburgEmp.: 125Est.: 1994 (H)NAICS: 54 Other scientific & technical consultingservicesdukenet.comDunkin’ Donuts & Baskin Robbins11 Locations in Charlotte RegionMs. Janet Jones, General ManagerP.: 704.527.4050 RegionalEmp.: 200 Est.: 1970NAICS: 72 Limited-service restaurantsdunkindonuts.comDunn Manufacturing Co.1400 Goldmine Rd., Monroe, NC 28110Mr. Lance Dunn, CEOP.: 704.283.2147 UnionEmp.: 280 Est.: 1905 (H, I, E)NAICS: 31 Caps, promotional t-shirts, aprons,drop cloths, flags & other textile productsadcapitol.comDuracell1551 Hwy. 9 Bypass W, Lancaster, SC 29720Mr. Lionel Moss, Plant ManagerP.: 803.285.8401 LancasterEmp.: 400 Est.: 1976 (I, E)NAICS: 33 Storage battery manufacturingduracell.comEarnhardt Ganassi Racing With Felix Sabates8500 Westmoreland Dr. NW, Concord, NC 28027Mr. Steve Lauletta, PresidentP.: 704.662.9642 CabarrusEmp.: 185Est.: 1972 (H)NAICS: 71 Automobile racetracksearnhardtganassi.comEast Coast Metal Distributors Inc.3801 Woodpark Blvd., Ste. MCharlotte, NC 28206Mr. John Chandler, Branch ManagerP.: 704.599.0097 RegionalEmp.: 107 Est.: 1980NAICS: 42 Distributors of sheet metal airconditioning & heating units & duct workfabricationecmdi.comEaton Corp.19315 W. Catawba Ave., Ste. 106Cornelius, NC 28031Mr. Odell S. Hoyle, Regional ManagerP.: 704.895.3522 RegionalEmp.: 490 Est.: 1976 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Motor vehicle transmission & powertrain parts manufacturingeaton.comEdward Jones Investments66 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Tom Higgins, RepresentativeP.: 704.342.3942 RegionalEmp.: 114 Est.: 1976NAICS: 52 Investment managementedwardjones.comEdwards Wood Products Inc.2215 Old Lawyers Rd., Marshville, NC 28103Mr. Jeff Edwards, PresidentP.: 704.624.5098 UnionEmp.: 225 Est.: 1969 (H, E)NAICS: 32 Wood container & palletmanufacturingewpi.comEi2865 N. Cannon Blvd., Kannapolis, NC 28083Mr. Michael Kane, CEOP.: 704.939.4300 CabarrusEmp.: 230Est.: 1983 (H)NAICS: 32 Drug manufacturingeisolutionworks.comElectric Power Research Institute1300 West W.T. Harris Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28262Dr. Mike Howard, PresidentP.: 704.595.2000 MecklenburgEmp.: 250 Est.: 1981NAICS: 54 Utility research instituteepri.comElectrolux North America10200 David Taylor Dr., Charlotte, NC 28262Mr. Jack Truong, CEOP.: 980.236.2000 MecklenburgEmp.: 900 Est.: 2009 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Household vacuum cleanermanufacturingelectrolux.comElite Resources11200 Nations Ford Rd., Pineville, NC 28134Ms. Jan Meyer, OwnerP.: 704.504.2299 RegionalEmp.: 500Est.: 1997 (H)NAICS: 56 Employment placement agencieseliteresources.netElmer’s Products Inc.2020 W. Front St., Statesville, NC 28677Mr. Rodney Lester, Plant ManagerP.: 704.872.9511 IredellEmp.: 165 Est.: 1979 (I, E)NAICS: 32 Polystyrene foam productmanufacturingelmers.comEmbree-Reed Inc.3418 Vane Ct., Ste. A, Charlotte, NC 28206Mr. Buddy Harris Jr., CEOP.: 704.332.1186 MecklenburgEmp.: 125Est.: 1953 (H)NAICS: 23 Plumbing, heating & air-conditioningcontractorsEMC Corp.10815 David Taylor Dr., Ste. 200Charlotte, NC 28262Mr. Terrence Pelino, Area ManagerP.: 704.717.1225 MecklenburgEmp.: 177 Est.: 1977NAICS: 42 Business to business electronic marketsemc.comEmpire Distributors Inc.13833 Carowinds Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Michael Kahn, Chief Operating OfficerP.: 704.588.9463 MecklenburgEmp.: 129 Est.: 1983 (H, I)NAICS: 42 Beer, wine & distilled alcoholicbeverage merchant wholesalersempiredist.orgEngineered Sintered Components250 Old Murdock Rd., Troutman, NC 28166Mr. Ryu Goto, PresidentP.: 704.528.7500 IredellEmp.: 350 Est.: 1989 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Structural automotive componentsengsin.comEnterprise Rent-A-Car35 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Paul Evon, Regional Vice PresidentP.: 704.414.6200 RegionalEmp.: 226NAICS: 53 Passenger car/truck rentalenterprise.comEst.: 1985 (H)charlottechamber.com Major Employers Directory 29

Environamics Inc.1401 Freedom Dr., Charlotte, NC 28208Mr. Harry Johnson, CEOP.: 704.376.3613 MecklenburgEmp.: 120 Est.: 1980 (H, E)NAICS: 33 Fabricated partition systemsenvironamics-inc.comEnvironmental Filtration Technologies4404 Chesapeake Dr., Ste. ACharlotte, NC 28216Mr. Douglas Albert, CEOP.: 704.399.7441 MecklenburgEmp.: 170 Est.: 1946 (H, R, I, E)NAICS: 42 Industrial machinery & equipmentmerchant wholesalersenvironmentalfiltration.comESP Associates PA3475 Lakemont Blvd., Fort Mill, SC 29708Mr. Joseph Hendrick, PresidentP.: 803.802.2440 RegionalEmp.: 107Est.: 1986 (H)NAICS: 54 Surveying, land planning & civil,geotechnical, utility & environmental engineeringespassociates.comESPN Regional Television11001 Rushmore Dr., Charlotte, NC 28277Mr. Pete Derzis, General ManagerP.: 704.973.5000 MecklenburgEmp.: 150Est.: 1982 (H)NAICS: 51 Sports programmingespnplus.comESRI3325 Springbank Ln., Ste. 200, Charlotte, NC28226Mr. Mike Dyer, Regional ManagerP.: 704.541.9810 MecklenburgEmp.: 120 Est.: 1969NAICS: 51 Software publishersesri.comEstes Express Lines11000 Reames Rd., Charlotte, NC 28269Mr. Charles W. Owens, Branch ManagerP.: 704.597.9130 RegionalEmp.: 226 Est.: 1929NAICS: 48 General freight trucking, longdistance,truckloadestes-express.comEthan Allen Inc.700 S. Main Ave., Maiden, NC 28650Mr. Randy Rose, Plant ManagerP.: 828.428.9361 RegionalEmp.: 1,020 Est.: 1948 (I, E)NAICS: 33 Upholstered household furnituremanufacturingethanalleninc.comettain group Inc.127 W. Worthington Ave., Ste. 100Charlotte, NC 28203Mr. Jeff Harris, PartnerP.: 704.525.5499 RegionalEmp.: 400Est.: 1996 (H)NAICS: 56 IT recruiting & staffingettaingroup.comEuropa Sports Products Inc.11401 Granite St., Ste. H, Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Eric Hillman, CEOP.: 704.405.2022 MecklenburgEmp.: 155Est.: 1990 (H)NAICS: 42 Vitamins & supplementseuropasports.comEverett Chevrolet Buick GMC161 US Hwy. 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602Mr. David Everett, OwnerP.: 828.327.9171 CatawbaEmp.: 130Est.: 1967 (H)NAICS: 44 New & used automobile dealereverettchevy.comExopack Advanced Coatings700 Crestdale St., Matthews, NC 28105Mr. Greg Williams, Vice President TechnologyP.: 704.847.9171 MecklenburgEmp.: 110 Est.: 1963 (I, E)NAICS: 32 Precision coated papers, films &specialty substratesexopackadvancedcoatings.comExperis128 S. Tryon St., Ste. 1900, Charlotte, NC 28202Mr. Jeff Creech, Financial DirectorP.: 704.972.6500 MecklenburgEmp.: 130Est.: 1997 (R)NAICS: 56 Employment placement agenciesexperis.comEY100 N. Tryon St., Ste. 3800, Charlotte, NC 28202Mr. Malcomb Coley, Managing PartnerP.: 704.372.6300 MecklenburgEmp.: 571 Est.: 1959NAICS: 54 Offices of certified public accountantsey.comF&M Bank221 N. Main St., Salisbury, NC 28144Mr. Paul Fisher, CEOP.: 704.633.1772 RegionalEmp.: 101Est.: 1984 (H)NAICS: 52 Commercial bankingfmbnc.comFAIST ChemTec Inc.1909 Kyle Ct., Gastonia, NC 28052Mr. Tim Smith, PresidentP.: 704.810.0500 GastonEmp.: 120Est.: 1999 (H)NAICS: 32 Soundproofing contractorsfaist-chemtec.comFamily Dollar Stores10401 Monroe Rd., Matthews, NC 28105Mr. Howard Levine, Chairman & CEOP.: 704.847.6961 RegionalEmp.: 2,672 Est.: 1959 (H, I)NAICS: 45 Discount department storesfamilydollar.comFATZ5 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. John Curtis, General ManagerP.: 704.732.7155 RegionalEmp.: 309 Est.: 1988NAICS: 72 Full-service restaurantsfatzcafe.comFDY Inc.2459 Wilkinson Blvd., Ste. 300Charlotte, NC 28208Mr. Floyd Young, CEOP.: 704.523.6605 MecklenburgEmp.: 151Est.: 1983 (H)NAICS: 72 Institutional & industrial food servicemanagementfdyinc.comFederal Reserve Bank of Richmond530 E. Trade St., Charlotte, NC 28202Mr. Matthew Martin, Senior Vice PresidentP.: 704.358.2100 MecklenburgEmp.: 200 Est.: 1927NAICS: 52 Monetary authorities - central bankrichmondfed.orgFedex Freight, Ground, Air & Office4349 Scott Futrell Dr., Charlotte, NC 28214Mr. Thomas Putnam, Regional DirectorP.: 704.398.1766 RegionalEmp.: 1,990Est.: 1987 (H)NAICS: 49 Small package carrierfedex.comFerebee Corp.10045 Metromont Industrial Blvd.Charlotte, NC 28269Mr. Chris Ferebee, PresidentP.: 704.509.2586 RegionalEmp.: 117Est.: 1986 (H)NAICS: 32 Asphalt paving mixture & blockmanufacturingferebee.comFiber and Yarn Products585 11th St. NW, Hickory, NC 28601Mr. David Poole, PresidentP.: 828.324.9133 CatawbaEmp.: 300 Est.: 1980 (H, R, E)NAICS: 31 Yarn spinning millsfiberandyarn.comFiberon LLC181 Random Dr., New London, NC 28127Mr. Doug Mancosh, CEOP.: 704.463.7118 StanlyEmp.: 300 Est.: 1997 (H, I, E)NAICS: 32 Plastic extrusion, plastic & woodcompositefiberondecking.comFifth Third Bank201 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202Mr. Greg Carmichael, Regional PresidentP.: 704.688.4300 RegionalEmp.: 500Est.: 1888 (H)NAICS: 52 Commercial banking53.com30Major Employers Directorycharlottechamber.com

Filtration Group Inc.1200 Filbert Hwy., York, SC 29745Mr. Sean Moore, Plant ManagerP.: 803.628.2400 YorkEmp.: 250 Est.: 1942 (I, E)NAICS: 33 Air filters & filtration productsmanufacturingfiltrationgroup.comFirebirds Wood Fired Grill13850 Ballantyne Corporate Pl., Ste. 450Charlotte, NC 28277Mr. Mark Eason, CEOP.: 704.944.5180 MecklenburgEmp.: 220 Est.: 2000 (H, R)NAICS: 72 Full-service restaurantsfirebirdsrestaurants.comFirestone Fibers & Textiles Co.100 Firestone Ln., Kings Mountain, NC 28086Mr. James Pridgen, PresidentP.: 704.734.2100 RegionalEmp.: 349 Est.: 1935 (H, I, E)NAICS: 31 Tire cordfirestone.comFirst Citizens Bank128 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202Mr. Jeff Ward, Regional Vice PresidentP.: 704.338.4000 RegionalEmp.: 350Est.: 1960 (H)NAICS: 52 State chartered commercial bankfirstcitizens.comFirst National Bank of Shelby106 S. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC 28150Ms. Helen Jeffords, PresidentP.: 704.484.6200 RegionalEmp.: 202Est.: 1874 (H)NAICS: 52 Commercial bankingibankatfnb.comFiserv Inc.2415 Century Pl. SE, Hickory, NC 28602Mr. Kevin McLaughlin, Call Center DirectorP.: 828.218.3030 CatawbaEmp.: 425 Est.: 2010NAICS: 51 Data processing, hosting & relatedservicesfiserv.comFive Oaks Manor413 Winecoff School Rd., Concord, NC 28027Mr. John Wall, AdministratorP.: 704.788.2131 CabarrusEmp.: 180Est.: 1958 (H)NAICS: 62 Skilled & intermediate nursing care &assisted livingfiveoaksmanor.orgFleetNet America Inc.300 Commerce Dr., Cherryville, NC 28021Mr. Gary Cummings, CEOP.: 704.435.3897 GastonEmp.: 230Est.: 1993 (H)NAICS: 48 Other support activities for roadtransportationfleetnetamerica.comFlextronics Inc.6800 Solectron Dr., Charlotte, NC 28262Mr. John Mainey, General ManagerP.: 704.509.8700 MecklenburgEmp.: 400 Est.: 1992 (I, E)NAICS: 33 Electronics manufacturingflextronics.comFlowers Baking Co.8 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Gene Baughfinger, Store ManagerP.: 704.296.1000 RegionalEmp.: 200 Est.: 2006NAICS: 31 Commercial bakeriesflowersbakeries.comFluor Corp.6060 Piedmont Row Dr. S, Ste. 1000Charlotte, NC 28287Mr. Trey Wills, Executive DirectorP.: 704.526.3500 MecklenburgEmp.: 128 Est.: 2003NAICS: 23 Industrial building constructionfluor.comFMC Lithium2801 Yorkmont Rd., Ste. 300Charlotte, NC 28208Mr. Jonathan Evans, PresidentP.: 704.426.5300 RegionalEmp.: 290 Est.: 2004 (H, I, E)NAICS: 32 Lithium chemicalsfmclithium.comFolger Subaru & Folger Kia2 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Rick Burleson, General ManagerP.: 704.536.9635 MecklenburgEmp.: 100 Est.: 1937 (H, R)NAICS: 44 New & used automobile dealerfolgerautomotive.comFood Lion LLC2110 Executive Dr., Salisbury, NC 28147Ms. Beth Newlands Campbell, PresidentP.: 704.633.8250 RegionalEmp.: 7,734 Est.: 1957 (H, I)NAICS: 44 Supermarkets & other grocery storesfoodlion.comFoodStaff1300 Baxter St., Ste. 109, Charlotte, NC 28204Ms. Emma Sherrill, Branch ManagerP.: 704.333.2000 MecklenburgEmp.: 100 Est.: 1987NAICS: 56 Employment placement agenciesfoodstaff.comForbo Siegling LLC12201 Vanstory Dr., Huntersville, NC 28078Mr. Wayne Hoffman, PresidentP.: 704.948.0800 MecklenburgEmp.: 359 Est.: 1986 (H, R, I, E)NAICS: 32 Conveyor belts, rubber, manufacturingforbo-siegling.comFort Mill School District — York 42233 Deerfield Dr., Fort Mill, SC 29715Dr. Chuck Epps, SuperintendentP.: 803.548.2527 YorkEmp.: 1,317 Est.: 1890 (H, R)NAICS: 61 Elementary & secondary schoolsfort-mill.k12.sc.usForward Air Solutions Inc. &Forward Air Corp.2301 Nevada Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Russ Heim, Branch ManagerP.: 704.587.1755 MecklenburgEmp.: 140Est.: 1996 (R)NAICS: 48 Freight transportation arrangementforwardairsolutions.comFounders Federal Credit Union737 Plantation Rd., Lancaster, SC 29720Mr. Bruce Brumfield, CEOP.: 803.283.5900 RegionalEmp.: 446Est.: 1951 (H)NAICS: 52 Credit unionfoundersfcu.comFreemanWhite Inc.8845 Red Oak Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28217Mr. Frank Brooks, PresidentP.: 704.523.2230 MecklenburgEmp.: 100Est.: 1892 (H)NAICS: 54 Architecture, engineering & consultingservicesfreemanwhite.comFreirich Foods Inc.815 W. Kerr St., Salisbury, NC 28144Mr. Paul Bardinas, PresidentP.: 704.636.2621 RowanEmp.: 105Est.: 1985 (H)NAICS: 31 Corned beef, roast beef & pastramifreirich.comFresenius Medical Care &Metrolina Kidney Center129 W. Trade St., Ste. 1050, Charlotte, NC 28202Mr. Allen Mills, Regional Vice PresidentP.: 704.375.9728 RegionalEmp.: 253Est.: 1983 (H)NAICS: 62 Kidney dialysis centerfmcna.comFreshouse LLC216 Julian Rd., Salisbury, NC 28147Mr. Jamey Friedman, PresidentP.: 704.630.6990 RowanEmp.: 150Est.: 1997 (H)NAICS: 42 Fresh fruit & vegetable merchantwholesalerfreshouse.comFreshPoint Charlotte2121 Distribution Center Dr., Ste. ACharlotte, NC 28269Mr. Kevin Naze, General ManagerP.: 704.921.5702 MecklenburgEmp.: 140Est.: 1998 (H)NAICS: 42 Fresh fruit & vegetable merchantwholesalerfreshpointcharlotte.comcharlottechamber.com Major Employers Directory 31

Frito-Lay Inc.2911 Nevada Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Matthew Schiefelbein, Director of Mfg.P.: 704.369.8340 MecklenburgEmp.: 615 Est.: 1979 (I, E)NAICS: 31 Potato & corn chipsfritolay.comFrye Regional Medical Center420 N. Center St., Hickory, NC 28601Mr. Robert Hammond, CEOP.: 828.315.5000 CatawbaEmp.: 2,150Est.: 1995 (R)NAICS: 62 Hospitalfryemedctr.comFSIoffice6410 Orr Rd., Charlotte, NC 28213Mr. Jimmy Godwin, CEOP.: 704.598.8971 MecklenburgEmp.: 178Est.: 1962 (H)NAICS: 42 Office products & equipmentwholesalersfsioffice.comFun Tees, A Division of Delta Apparel4735 Corporate Dr. NW, Ste. 100Concord, NC 28027Mr. Will McGhee, PresidentP.: 704.788.3003 CabarrusEmp.: 100 Est.: 1977 (H, R, I, E)NAICS: 31 Private label blank & printed t-shirtsfuntees.comFXI18801 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius, NC 28031Mr. Richard Centeno, Plant ManagerP.: 704.892.8081 MecklenburgEmp.: 153 Est.: 1960NAICS: 32 Polyurethane foam productsfxi.comG.L. Wilson Building Company190 Wilson Park Rd., Statesville, NC 28625Mr. Thomas L. Wilson, Sr., PresidentP.: 704.872.2411 IredellEmp.: 100Est.: 1945 (H)NAICS: 23 Industrial & commercial builderglwilson.comG&P Trucking Inc.1030 Amble Dr., Charlotte, NC 28206Mr. Steve Dellinger, Area ManagerP.: 704.597.0446 MecklenburgEmp.: 100 Est.: 1985 (I, E)NAICS: 48 General freight trucking, longdistance,truckloadgptruck.comG4S Secure Solutions USA Inc.101 N. Tryon St., Ste. 112, Charlotte, NC 28246Mr. Bryan Smith, Area ManagerP.: 704.377.2051 MecklenburgEmp.: 795 Est.: 1963NAICS: 56 Contract security guardsg4s.usGaines Motor Lines Inc.2349 13th Ave. SW, Hickory, NC 28602Mr. Tim Gaines, PresidentP.: 828.322.2000 CatawbaEmp.: 110Est.: 1964 (H)NAICS: 48 General freight trucking, longdistance,less than truckloadgainesml.comGalvan Industries7320 Millbrook Rd., Harrisburg, NC 28075Mr. Laurens Willard, PresidentP.: 704.455.5102 CabarrusEmp.: 100 Est.: 1960 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Grounding rods & custom hot dipgalvanizinggalvan-ize.comGamewell Mechanical1417 Jake Alexander Blvd. S, Salisbury, NC 28146Mr. Mike Heilig, PresidentP.: 704.633.1030 RowanEmp.: 222Est.: 2003 (H)NAICS: 23 HVAC design & installation servicesgamewellmech.comGarbage Disposal Service Inc. &Republic Services8 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Drew Isenhour, Regional PresidentP.: 828.464.2414 RegionalEmp.: 157Est.: 1947 (H)NAICS: 56 Waste managementrepublicservices.comGardner-Webb University110 S. Main St., Boiling Springs, NC 28017Dr. A. Frank Bonner, PresidentP.: 704.406.4000 RegionalEmp.: 537Est.: 1905 (H)NAICS: 61 Universitygardner-webb.eduGarretson Resolution Group Inc.2115 Rexford Rd., Ste. 400, Charlotte, NC 28211Mr. Jason Wolf, PresidentP.: 704.559.4300 MecklenburgEmp.: 100 Est.: 2003NAICS: 54 Offices of lawyersgarretsongroup.comGaston College201 Hwy. 321 S, Dallas, NC 28034Dr. Patricia Skinner, PresidentP.: 704.922.6200 RegionalEmp.: 576Est.: 1965 (H)NAICS: 61 Community collegegaston.eduGaston Country Club3700 Country Club Dr., Gastonia, NC 28056Mr. Bob Nock, General ManagerP.: 704.864.3283 GastonEmp.: 100Est.: 1958 (H)NAICS: 71 Golf courses & country clubsgastoncc.comGaston County128 W. Main Ave., Gastonia, NC 28053Mr. Wilson L. Bradley, III, Finance DirectorP.: 704.866.3101 GastonEmp.: 1,500Est.: 1846 (H)NAICS: 92 County governmentgastongov.comGaston County Dyeing Machine Co. &Gaston County Electronics1310 Charles Raper Jonas Hwy.Mount Holly, NC 28120Mr. Scott Davis, PresidentP.: 704.822.5000 GastonEmp.: 100 Est.: 1921 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Textile machinery manufacturinggaston-county.comGaston County Schools943 Osceola St., Gastonia, NC 28054Mr. L. Reeves McGlohon, SuperintendentP.: 704.866.6100 GastonEmp.: 3,824 Est.: 1750 (H, R)NAICS: 61 Elementary & secondary schoolsgaston.k12.nc.usGaston Gazette, The1893 Remount Rd., Gastonia, NC 28054Mr. Rick Martin, PublisherP.: 704.869.1700 GastonEmp.: 200Est.: 1890 (H)NAICS: 51 Newspaper publishinggastongazette.comGaston Skills Inc.1301 Bessemer City Rd., Gastonia, NC 28052Ms. JoAnn Raxter, Executive DirectorP.: 704.869.0300 RegionalEmp.: 170Est.: 1964 (H)NAICS: 62 Vocational rehabilitation servicesgastonskills.orgGates Construction Co. Inc.2806 Charlotte Hwy., Mooresville, NC 28117Mr. Robert Gates, PresidentP.: 704.664.2121 IredellEmp.: 200Est.: 1969 (H)NAICS: 23 Masonry contractorgatesconstco.comGaylor Inc. of NC138 Cedar Pointe Dr., Mooresville, NC 28117Mr. George Haufler, Vice President ManagerP.: 704.746.3334 IredellEmp.: 160 Est.: 1984NAICS: 23 Electrical contractorsgaylor.comGCA Services5020 Hangar Rd., Charlotte, NC 28208Ms. Bobbie Young, Branch ManagerP.: 704.359.9200 MecklenburgEmp.: 250 Est.: 2003NAICS: 56 Janitorial servicesgcaservices.com32Major Employers Directorycharlottechamber.com

General Dynamics SATCOM Technologies1500 Prodelin Dr., Newton, NC 28658Mr. Gary Kanipe, Vice President ManagerP.: 828.464.4141 CatawbaEmp.: 413 Est.: 1987 (H, R, I, E)NAICS: 33 Radio & television broadcasting &wireless communications equipmentgdsatcom.comGeneral Electric Co.2801 W. Tyvola Rd., Ste. 100Charlotte, NC 28217Mr. Whit Goodrich, Vice President MarketingP.: 980.233.2668 RegionalEmp.: 508 Est.: 1955NAICS: 54 Financial servicesge.comGeneral Microcircuits Inc.1133 N. Main St., Mooresville, NC 28115Mr. Dave Dalton, CEOP.: 704.663.5975 IredellEmp.: 112 Est.: 1998 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Bare printed circuit boardmanufacturinggmimfg.comGeneral Motors Financial Co. Inc.12125 Herbert Wayne Ct., Ste. 100Huntersville, NC 28078Ms. Mandy Barr, Vice President Customer ServiceP.: 704.632.6000 MecklenburgEmp.: 260 Est.: 2010NAICS: 52 Personal credit institutiongmfinancial.comGeneral Motors Service Parts10815 Quality Dr., Charlotte, NC 28278Mr. Raymond Kenny, General ManagerP.: 704.587.4700 MecklenburgEmp.: 100 Est.: 1941NAICS: 42 Motor vehicle supplies & new partsmerchant wholesalersgm.comGenesis HealthCare710 Julian Rd., Salisbury, NC 28147Mr. Brian Chapman, AdministratorP.: 704.636.5812 RegionalEmp.: 399 Est.: 1985NAICS: 62 Assisted living facilitiesgenesishcc.comGenesis10201 S. Tryon St., Ste. 1400, Charlotte, NC 28202Mr. Gary Pincus, Vice PresidentP.: 704.280.8260 MecklenburgEmp.: 157 Est.: 2006NAICS: 54 Technology consultinggenesis10.comGENEX Services Inc.8310 University Executive Park Dr., Ste. 520Charlotte, NC 28262Ms. Jeanne Russell, Branch ManagerP.: 704.503.4775 MecklenburgEmp.: 100 Est.: 1978NAICS: 54 Administrative management & generalmanagement consulting servicesgenexservices.comGenpak LLC1001 Westinghouse Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Bruce Evans, Plant ManagerP.: 704.588.6202 MecklenburgEmp.: 125Est.: 1986 (R)NAICS: 32 Polystyrene foam productmanufacturinggenpak.comGentiva Health Services2118 Water Ridge Pkwy., Ste. 200Charlotte, NC 28217Ms. Camille Bagwell, AdministratorP.: 704.916.8121 RegionalEmp.: 260Est.: 1971 (H)NAICS: 62 Home health care agenciesgentiva.comGerdau Ameristeel Corp.301 Black Satchel Rd., Charlotte, NC 28216Mr. David Rosene, Regional ManagerP.: 704.399.9020 RegionalEmp.: 250 Est.: 1933 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Structural reinforcing steelgerdauameristeel.comGerry Wood Auto Group525 Jake Alexander Blvd. S, Salisbury, NC 28147Mr. Gerry Wood, OwnerP.: 704.637.9090 RowanEmp.: 100Est.: 1997 (H)NAICS: 44 New car dealersgerrywoodauto.comGildan514 W. 21st St., Newton, NC 28658Ms. Shannon Preston, Vice President HRP.: 828.464.0751 CatawbaEmp.: 100 Est.: 1946NAICS: 31 Textile & fabric finishing (exceptbroadwoven fabric) millsgildan.comGKN Driveline1848 GKN Way, Newton, NC 28658Mr. Jochen Wieland, Vice President OperationsP.: 828.428.3711 CatawbaEmp.: 540 Est.: 1993 (I, E)NAICS: 33 Motor vehicle transmission & powertrain parts manufacturinggkndriveline.comGM Nameplate300 Acme Dr., Monroe, NC 28112Mr. Jack Sharrett, Regional PresidentP.: 704.283.8175 UnionEmp.: 165 Est.: 1954 (H, E)NAICS: 33 Decorative metal & plastic nameplatesgmnameplate.comGolden Corral11 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Rick Price, General ManagerP.: 704.549.4555 RegionalEmp.: 668 Est.: 1996NAICS: 72 Cafeterias, grill buffets & buffetsgoldencorral.comGolden LivingCenters2616 E. Fifth St., Charlotte, NC 28204Mr. Scott Royer, Executive DirectorP.: 704.333.5165 MecklenburgEmp.: 245Est.: 1978 (R)NAICS: 62 Nursing, rehabilitation & transitionalcaregoldenlivingcenters.comGoodwill Industries of Northwest NC10 Locations in Charlotte RegionMs. Malla Vue, DirectorP.: 704.873.5005 RegionalEmp.: 133 Est.: 1901NAICS: 62 Employment & training services forpersons with employment barriersgoodwillnwnc.orgGoodwill Industries of Southern Piedmont2122 Freedom Dr., Charlotte, NC 28208Mr. Michael Elder, CEOP.: 704.372.3434 RegionalEmp.: 546Est.: 1965 (H)NAICS: 62 Employment & training services forpersons with employment barriersgoodwillsp.orgGoodyear Tire and Rubber Co., The15 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Joe Wegmiller, Plant ManagerP.: 704.928.4500 RegionalEmp.: 291 Est.: 1996 (I, E)NAICS: 32 Tire manufacturinggoodyear.comGoulston Technologies, Inc.700 N. Johnson St., Monroe, NC 28110Mr. Gordon Magee, PresidentP.: 704.289.6464 UnionEmp.: 120 Est.: 1956 (H, I, E)NAICS: 32 Fiber lubricantsgoulston.comGrant Thornton LLP201 S. College St., Ste. 2500Charlotte, NC 28244Mr. Brad Gabosch, Managing PartnerP.: 704.632.3500 MecklenburgEmp.: 250 Est.: 2002NAICS: 54 Global accountinggrantthornton.comGraphic Packaging International Inc.800 Westinghouse Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Jim Seel, Plant ManagerP.: 704.588.1750 MecklenburgEmp.: 150Est.: 1955 (I)NAICS: 32 Printed folding cartonsgraphicpkg.comGraybar Electric Co.4 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Glenn McCarter, Branch ManagerP.: 704.392.1804 RegionalEmp.: 120 (I, E)NAICS: 42 Electrical apparatus & equipment,wiring supplies & related equipment merchantwholesalersgraybar.comcharlottechamber.com Major Employers Directory 33

Graystone Eye2424 Century Pl. SE, Hickory, NC 28602Ms. Sheree Watson, CEOP.: 828.322.2050 RegionalEmp.: 154Est.: 1969 (H)NAICS: 62 Offices of optometristsgraystone-eye.comGreat American Appetizers Inc.2701 Simpson St., Monroe, NC 28112Mr. Kevin Tucker, Plant ManagerP.: 704.289.8300 UnionEmp.: 130 Est.: 1995 (I, E)NAICS: 31 Frozen specialty food manufacturingappetizer.comGreat Wolf Lodge10175 Weddington Rd. Ext., Concord, NC 28027Mr. Phillip Cunningham, General ManagerP.: 704.549.8206 CabarrusEmp.: 470 Est.: 2004NAICS: 72 Hotel & motel operation (exceptcasinos)greatwolf.com/concordGreiner Bio-One North America Inc.4238 Capital Dr., Monroe, NC 28110Mr. Rainer Perneker, PresidentP.: 704.261.7800 UnionEmp.: 250 Est.: 1999 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Plastic products for preanalytics &biosciencegbo.comGriffin Masonry11301 Blair Rd., Charlotte, NC 28227Mr. Scott Griffin, PresidentP.: 704.545.2722 MecklenburgEmp.: 245Est.: 1990 (H)NAICS: 23 Masonry workgriffinmasonry.comGriffith’s Security Inc.357 1st Ave. NW, Hickory, NC 28601Mr. Britt Griffith, PresidentP.: 828.327.4354 CatawbaEmp.: 300Est.: 1969 (H)NAICS: 56 Security guard & patrol servicesgriffithsecurity.comGSM Services1535 W. May Ave., Gastonia, NC 28052Mr. Ronald Long, PresidentP.: 800.273.1670 GastonEmp.: 134Est.: 1927 (H)NAICS: 33 Sheet metal work manufacturinggsmsince1927.comGuardian Industries Inc.610 L & C Railway Distribution ParkRichburg, SC 29729Mr. Tom Wunderlich, Plant ManagerP.: 803.789.6100 ChesterEmp.: 315 Est.: 1988 (I, E)NAICS: 32 Glass processingguardian.comh.h. gregg7 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Matt Cone, Store ManagerP.: 704.643.2012 RegionalEmp.: 179 Est.: 1955NAICS: 44 Household appliance storeshhgregg.comH&R Block Inc.50 Locations in Charlotte RegionMs. Cynthia Smith, District ManagerP.: 704.375.0145 RegionalEmp.: 235 Est.: 1955NAICS: 54 Tax preparation serviceshrblock.comHaddon House Food Products578B L & C Distribution CenterRichburg, SC 29729Mr. Bob Blake, ManagerP.: 803.789.3300 ChesterEmp.: 250 Est.: 1989 (I, E)NAICS: 42 Distribution center - grocerieswholesalerhaddonhouse.comHancock & Moore Inc.166 Hancock and Moore Ln.Taylorsville, NC 28601Mr. Jack Glasheen, CEOP.: 828.495.8235 CatawbaEmp.: 235 Est.: 1981 (H, E)NAICS: 33 Upholstered household furnituremanufacturinghancockandmoore.comHanes Industries Inc.500 N. McLin Creek Rd., Conover, NC 28613Mr. Bruce Cloninger, PresidentP.: 828.464.4673 CatawbaEmp.: 293 Est.: 1957 (H, R, I, E)NAICS: 42 Wholesale trade agents & brokershanesindustries.comHanesbrands219 Commerce Blvd., Kings Mountain, NC 28086Mr. Joel Long, General ManagerP.: 704.734.2310 ClevelandEmp.: 780 Est.: 2006 (R, I, E)NAICS: 31 Ladies brassieres, girdles & foundationgarmentshanesbrands.comHardee’s27 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Joel Pena, General ManagerP.: 704.875.0290 RegionalEmp.: 700 Est.: 1960NAICS: 72 Limited-service restaurantshardees.comHarper’s, Mimosa Grill & Upstream5 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Tom Sasser, PresidentP.: 704.375.9715 MecklenburgEmp.: 247 Est.: 1987 (H, R)NAICS: 72 Full-service restaurantsharpersinc.comHarris Teeter701 Crestdale Rd., Matthews, NC 28105Mr. Thomas W. Dickson, CEOP.: 704.372.5404 RegionalEmp.: 8,239 Est.: 1968 (H, I)NAICS: 44 Retail grocery storeharristeeter.comHartford Insurance, The8711 University East Dr., Charlotte, NC 28213Mr. Mike Lesniak, Senior Vice President ManagerP.: 704.972.7811 MecklenburgEmp.: 500 Est.: 1965NAICS: 52 Insurance agencies & brokeragesthehartford.comHBD Industries Inc.110 Thermoid Way, Salisbury, NC 28144Mr. Gavin Gray, General ManagerP.: 704.636.0121 RowanEmp.: 175Est.: 1931 (E)NAICS: 33 Rubber-covered rollershbdindustries.comHD Supply11 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Lance Simpson, Regional ManagerP.: 704.596.4080 RegionalEmp.: 259 Est.: 2002NAICS: 42 Wholesalers & distributors of pumps &accessorieshdsupply.comHDR Inc.440 S. Church St., Ste. 1000, Charlotte, NC28202Mr. Mark Meier, Group Vice PresidentP.: 704.338.6700 RegionalEmp.: 263 Est.: 1961NAICS: 54 Engineering consulting serviceshdrinc.comHealth & Home Services910 US Hwy. 321 NW, Ste. 150Hickory, NC 28601Mr. Kurt Jakusz, OwnerP.: 828.322.2710 RegionalEmp.: 400Est.: 1998 (H)NAICS: 62 Home health care serviceshealthandhomeservices.comHealthSouth Rehabilitation Rock Hill1795 Dr. Frank Gaston Blvd., Rock Hill, SC 29732Mr. Britton Phelps, CEOP.: 803.326.3500 YorkEmp.: 188 Est.: 2000NAICS: 62 Specialty hospitalhealthsouthrockhill.comHearst Corp.214 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202Mr. Alfredo Gatto, Vice President ManagerP.: 704.348.8000 MecklenburgEmp.: 400 Est.: 1991NAICS: 51 Support unit for publishing & pre-pressserviceshearst.com34Major Employers Directorycharlottechamber.com

Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLP6000 Fairview Rd., Ste. 1000Charlotte, NC 28210Mr. Mel Garofalo, Managing PartnerP.: 704.366.1101 MecklenburgEmp.: 110Est.: 1956 (H)NAICS: 54 Offices of lawyershedrickgardner.comHendrick Automotive Group6000 Monroe Rd., Charlotte, NC 28212Mr. Ed Brown, CEOP.: 704.568.5550 RegionalEmp.: 1,723 Est.: 1978 (H, I)NAICS: 44 Automotive retail sales & servicehendrickauto.comHendrick Motorsports4400 Papa Joe Hendrick Blvd.Charlotte, NC 28262Mr. Rick Hendrick, CEOP.: 704.455.3400 MecklenburgEmp.: 575Est.: 1984 (H)NAICS: 71 Racing teamshendrickmotorsports.comHertz Rent A Car & Equipment Rental10 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. John Mullowney, Area ManagerP.: 704.359.0114 RegionalEmp.: 127 Est.: 1918NAICS: 53 Passenger car rentalhertz.comHickory Brands Inc. & Shoefly Designs429 27th St. NW, Hickory, NC 28601Mr. Rob Bell, CEOP.: 828.322.2600 CatawbaEmp.: 315Est.: 1923 (H)NAICS: 31 Narrow fabric millshickorybrands.comHickory Business Furniture/HBF900 12th St. Dr. NW, Hickory, NC 28601Mr. Charles Bell, PresidentP.: 828.328.2064 CatawbaEmp.: 160 Est.: 1980 (H, E)NAICS: 33 Commercial furniturehbf.comHickory Chair Co.37 9th St. Pl. SE, Hickory, NC 28602Mr. Frank J. Reardon Jr., PresidentP.: 828.328.1801 CatawbaEmp.: 500 Est.: 1978 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Upholstered household furnituremanufacturinghickorychair.comHickory Daily Record1100 11th Avenue Blvd. SE, Hickory, NC 28602Mr. Eric Millsaps, PublisherP.: 828.322.4510 CatawbaEmp.: 150Est.: 1915 (H)NAICS: 51 Newspaper publishinghickoryrecord.comHickory Grove Baptist Church6050 Hickory Grove Rd., Charlotte, NC 28215Reverend Clint Pressley, PastorP.: 704.531.4000 MecklenburgEmp.: 254 Est.: 1959 (H, R)NAICS: 81 Religious organizationshgbc.orgHickory Printing Solutions LLC725 Reese Dr. SW, Conover, NC 28613Mr. Stephen Patton, PresidentP.: 828.465.3431 CatawbaEmp.: 160Est.: 1917 (H)NAICS: 32 Commercial printinghickoryprinting.comHickory Public Schools432 Fourth Ave. SW, Hickory, NC 28602Dr. Walter Hart, SuperintendentP.: 828.322.2855 CatawbaEmp.: 550 Est.: 1914 (H, R)NAICS: 61 Elementary & secondary schoolshickoryschools.netHickory Tavern12 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Thomas Hager, OwnerP.: 704.752.9600 RegionalEmp.: 650Est.: 2002 (H)NAICS: 72 Full-service restaurantsthehickorytavern.comHickory White Furniture856 7th Ave. SE, Hickory, NC 28602Mr. Dan Hall, CEOP.: 828.322.8624 CatawbaEmp.: 253 Est.: 1881 (R, E)NAICS: 33 Non-upholstered wood householdfurniturehickorywhite.comHighland Creek — The Laurels & The Haven2 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Richard Seifried, Executive DirectorP.: 704.947.8050 MecklenburgEmp.: 150Est.: 1995 (R)NAICS: 62 Assisted living facilitieslaurelshighlandcreek.comHighland Industries Inc.650 Chesterfield Hwy., Cheraw, SC 29520Mr. David Johnson, Plant ManagerP.: 843.537.2121 ChesterfieldEmp.: 400 Est.: 1988NAICS: 31 Manufacturer of broadwoven & knitmanmade fabrichighlandindustries.comHilton Hotels37 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Glenn Simon, General ManagerP.: 704.377.1500 RegionalEmp.: 1,880 Est.: 1919NAICS: 72 Hotel & motel operation (exceptcasinos)hilton.comHMSHost5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy., Ste. 13Charlotte, NC 28208Mr. Larry Jenkins, General ManagerP.: 704.359.4316 RegionalEmp.: 1,030 Est.: 1982 (I, E)NAICS: 72 Food & beverage serviceshmshost.comHobby Lobby5 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Bill Bush, Store ManagerP.: 704.853.0938 RegionalEmp.: 135 Est.: 1972NAICS: 45 Hobby, toy & game storeshobbylobby.comHoliday Inn & Candlewood Suites25 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Vineet Nayyar, General ManagerP.: 704.335.4000 RegionalEmp.: 900 Est.: 1952NAICS: 72 Hotel & motel operation (exceptcasinos)ichotelsgroup.comHollister Co.4 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Matt Lynch, Store ManagerP.: 704.852.9440 RegionalEmp.: 323 Est.: 2000NAICS: 44 Retail clothing storehollisterco.comHoly Angels Inc.6600 Wilkinson Blvd., Belmont, NC 28012Ms. Regina Moody, CEOP.: 704.825.4161 GastonEmp.: 302 Est.: 1954 (H, R)NAICS: 62 Residential services for children &adults with severe disabilitiesholyangelsnc.orgHome Depot16 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Scott Weiss, Store ManagerP.: 704.786.8300 RegionalEmp.: 1,932 Est.: 1978 (I, E)NAICS: 44 Home centerhomedepot.comHome Health Professionals2221 Edge Lake Dr., Ste. 190, Charlotte, NC28217Ms. Terry White, AdministratorP.: 704.423.9449 RegionalEmp.: 382 Est.: 1978NAICS: 62 Skilled nursing, home-health aidestriadgroupinc.comHomecare for the Carolinas LLC1171 Commercial Ave., Charlotte, NC 28205Ms. Tamara Neely, DirectorP.: 704.335.8488 MecklenburgEmp.: 100Est.: 2006 (H)NAICS: 62 Home health care serviceshomecareforthecarolinas.comcharlottechamber.com Major Employers Directory 35

Honeywell Safety Products1150 Jackson Heights, Lake Wylie, SC 29710Mr. Glenn McCloskey, Plant ManagerP.: 803.222.7131 YorkEmp.: 110 Est.: 1963 (I, E)NAICS: 31 Provides various polymer gloves forindustrial & DOD customershoneywell.comHoneywell Scanning & Mobility9680 Old Bailes Rd., Fort Mill, SC 29707Mr. Darius Adamczyk, PresidentP.: 803.835.8000 YorkEmp.: 150 Est.: 1982NAICS: 42 Computer & software merchantwholesalershoneywellaidc.comHorizon Eye Care PA135 S. Sharon Amity Rd., Ste. 100Charlotte, NC 28211Ms. Kathy Murray, CEOP.: 704.365.0555 RegionalEmp.: 187Est.: 1998 (H)NAICS: 62 Ophthalmology physician grouphorizoneye.comHornwood, Inc.766 Hailey’s Ferry Rd., Lilesville, NC 28091Mr. Charles Horne, PresidentP.: 704.848.4121 AnsonEmp.: 350 Est.: 1946 (H, I, E)NAICS: 31 Knit fabrics & finished goodshornwoodinc.comHospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region1420 E. Seventh St., Charlotte, NC 28204Mr. Peter Brunnick, CPA, CEOP.: 704.375.0100 RegionalEmp.: 380Est.: 1978 (H)NAICS: 62 Hospice & home health care agency &palliative care medicinehpccr.orgHSM235 Second Ave. NW, Hickory, NC 28601Mr. David Colburn, PresidentP.: 828.328.2201 RegionalEmp.: 1,363 Est.: 1944 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Mattresses & bedspringshickorysprings.comHT Hackney Co.1200 Burris Rd., Newton, NC 28658Mr. Scott Shepherd, General ManagerP.: 828.464.1010 CatawbaEmp.: 254(R)NAICS: 42 General line grocery merchantwholesalershthackney.comHunter Douglas Designer Shades201 Southridge Pkwy., Bessemer City, NC 28016Mr. Ron Rubinoff, General ManagerP.: 704.629.6500 GastonEmp.: 175 Est.: 1989 (I, E)NAICS: 33 Customized window shademanufacturinghunterdouglas.comHunter Woods Nursing & Rehab Center620 Tom Hunter Rd., Charlotte, NC 28213Ms. Danute Nykas, AdministratorP.: 704.598.5136 MecklenburgEmp.: 120Est.: 1980 (H)NAICS: 62 Nursing care facilitieshunterwoodsnursing.comHuntington House Inc.661 Rink Dam Rd., Hickory, NC 28601Mr. Donny Teague, ChairmanP.: 828.495.4400 AlexanderEmp.: 130 Est.: 1986 (H, E)NAICS: 33 Upholstered household furnituremanufacturinghuntingtonhouse.comHusqvarna Professional Products Inc.9335 Harris Corners Pkwy., Ste. 500Charlotte, NC 28269Mr. Michael Jones, PresidentP.: 704.597.5000 MecklenburgEmp.: 290Est.: 1999 (H)NAICS: 33 Lawn & garden equipmentmanufacturinghusqvarna.comHVM LLC & Extended Stay Hotels11525 N. Community House Rd., Ste. 100Charlotte, NC 28277Mr. Jim Donald, CEOP.: 980.345.1600 MecklenburgEmp.: 265 Est.: 2004 (H, R)NAICS: 72 Hotel & motel operation (exceptcasinos)extendedstayhotels.comHyatt Hotels Corp.5 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Don Lockhart, General ManagerP.: 704.373.9700 MecklenburgEmp.: 249Est.: 2011 (R)NAICS: 72 Hotel & motel operation (exceptcasinos)hyatthousecharlottecentercity.comIBM Corp.10330 David Taylor Dr., Charlotte, NC 28262Ms. Anne McNeill, PR DirectorP.: 704.340.9089 MecklenburgEmp.: 250 Est.: 1978NAICS: 33 Computersibm.comIdeaItalia Contemporary Furniture1902 Emmanuel Church Rd., Conover, NC 28613Mr. Bob Sampson, Plant ManagerP.: 828.464.1000 CatawbaEmp.: 100Est.: 2005 (I)NAICS: 33 Furniture assembly & distributionideaitaliausa.comIHOP11 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Bruce Kain, Chief Operating OfficerP.: 704.788.7648 RegionalEmp.: 496Est.: 1982 (H)NAICS: 72 Full-service restaurantsihop.comIKEA8300 IKEA Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28262Mr. Richard Castanon, Store ManagerP.: 704.549.4532 MecklenburgEmp.: 400Est.: 1985 (I)NAICS: 44 Home furnishings storeikea-usa.com/charlotteIMO Pump1710 Airport Rd., Monroe, NC 28110Mr. Bill Roller, Executive Vice PresidentP.: 704.289.6511 UnionEmp.: 250 Est.: 1979 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Fluid power pump & motormanufacturingimo-pump.comIMS Inc.1300 Altura Rd., Fort Mill, SC 29708Mr. Jeff Yager, PresidentP.: 803.547.9200 YorkEmp.: 120 Est.: 1985 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Computer software & audio-videoduplicationintmediaservices.comIndependent Beverage Corp.3936 Corporation Cir., Charlotte, NC 28216Mr. Marc Robinson, PresidentP.: 704.399.2504 MecklenburgEmp.: 100Est.: 1991 (H)NAICS: 31 Soft drink manufacturingIndustrial Distribution Group Inc.2100 The Oaks Pkwy., Belmont, NC 28012Mr. Charles A. Lingenfelter, CEOP.: 704.398.5600 GastonEmp.: 210Est.: 1963 (H)NAICS: 42 Operating & production supplies forthe manufacturing industryidg-corp.comIndustrial Fabricators Inc.4328 S. York Rd., Gastonia, NC 28052Mr. Roger Bingham, PresidentP.: 704.864.3032 GastonEmp.: 113 Est.: 1976 (H, R, E)NAICS: 33 Metal fabricationifabrication.comIndustrial Piping Inc.800 Culp Rd., Pineville, NC 28134Mr. Michael Jones, CEOP.: 704.588.1100 RegionalEmp.: 170 Est.: 1945 (H, E)NAICS: 42 Service establishment equipment &supplies merchant wholesalersgoipi.comIngersoll Rand Co. & Ingersoll RandIndustrial Technologies800 Beaty St., Ste. E, Davidson, NC 28036Mr. Mike Lamach, CEOP.: 704.655.5700 MecklenburgEmp.: 2,796 Est.: 1976 (H, R, I, E)NAICS: 33 Air & gas compressor manufacturingingersollrand.com36Major Employers Directorycharlottechamber.com

Ingles Markets5 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Jackie Golden, Store ManagerP.: 704.482.7242 RegionalEmp.: 263 Est.: 1963NAICS: 44 Supermarkets & other grocery storesingles-markets.comInReach4425 Randolph Rd., Ste. 400Charlotte, NC 28211Ms. Lori Gougeon, Executive DirectorP.: 704.536.6661 MecklenburgEmp.: 276Est.: 1974 (H)NAICS: 62 Residential services & communitysupport to individuals with developmentaldisabilitiesinreachnc.orgInsource Performance Solutions LLC5601 77 Center Dr., Ste. 240, Charlotte, NC28217Mr. Ken Southerland, CEOP.: 704.643.3232 MecklenburgEmp.: 880Est.: 1997 (H)NAICS: 56 Industrial staffing servicesinsourceperforms.comInspiration Networks Inc.3000 Worldreach Dr., Fort Mill, SC 29707Mr. David Cerullo, CEOP.: 803.578.1000 LancasterEmp.: 330Est.: 1990 (H)NAICS: 51 Christian cable satellite broadcastingnetwork serviceinsp.comIntegra Staffing & Search4601 Charlotte Park Dr., Ste. 150Charlotte, NC 28217Ms. Michelle Fish, CEOP.: 704.527.9191 MecklenburgEmp.: 625Est.: 2002 (H)NAICS: 56 Staffing & executive search servicesintegrastaffing.comIntegrated Staffing Solutions916 E. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28054Ms. Lou Ann Shaw, PresidentP.: 704.868.8599 GastonEmp.: 113Est.: 2010 (H)NAICS: 56 Employment placement agenciesissstaffing.comInterim HealthCare131 Providence Rd., Charlotte, NC 28207Ms. Julie Conrad, Branch ManagerP.: 704.372.8230 MecklenburgEmp.: 250Est.: 1972 (R)NAICS: 56 Medical personnel & health carestaffing servicesinterimhealthcare.comIntermec Inc.13509 South Point Blvd., Ste. 100Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Steve Gladden, Call Center DirectorP.: 704.972.1400 MecklenburgEmp.: 150 Est.: 2006NAICS: 81 Repair depot for Intermec equipmentintermec.comInternational Automotive Components313 Bethany Rd., Albemarle, NC 28001Mr. Todd Brandon, Plant ManagerP.: 704.983.5166 StanlyEmp.: 360 Est.: 1942 (I, E)NAICS: 33 Motor vehicle seating & interior trimmanufacturingiacgroup.comInternational Construction Equipment LLC301 Warehouse Dr., Matthews, NC 28104Mr. Richard Morris, PresidentP.: 704.821.8200 UnionEmp.: 100 Est.: 1974 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Pile-driving & deep foundationequipmenticeusa.comInternational Paper Co.10601 Westlake Dr., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Pete Miller, General ManagerP.: 704.588.8522 RegionalEmp.: 767 Est.: 1989 (I, E)NAICS: 32 Non-folding sanitary food containermanufacturingipaper.comInterstate Foam & Supply Inc.302 Comfort Dr. NE, Conover, NC 28613Mr. Mark Webb, PresidentP.: 828.459.9700 CatawbaEmp.: 200Est.: 1981 (H)NAICS: 32 Polystyrene foam productmanufacturinginterstatefoam.comInvista4235 Southstream Blvd., Ste. 400Charlotte, NC 28217Mr. John Sikes, Procurement DirectorP.: 704.586.7300 MecklenburgEmp.: 517 Est.: 1998 (I, E)NAICS: 32 Polyester fibers, resins & polymersinvista.comINX International Ink Co.10820 Withers Cove Park Dr., Charlotte, NC28278Mr. Al Baird, General ManagerP.: 704.372.2080 MecklenburgEmp.: 120 Est.: 1992NAICS: 32 Printing ink manufacturinginxinternational.comIPEX USA LLC10100 Rodney St., Pineville, NC 28134Mr. Barry Cline, Plant ManagerP.: 704.889.2431 MecklenburgEmp.: 180 Est.: 1992 (H, I, E)NAICS: 32 Plastics pipe & pipe fittingmanufacturingipexamerica.comiQor Inc.2801 W. Tyvola Rd., 2nd FloorCharlotte, NC 28217Mr. Tanvir Suri, Senior Vice President OperationsP.: 704.943.1695 MecklenburgEmp.: 1,000 Est.: 1999NAICS: 56 Call center services for utilitycompaniesiqor.comIredell County200 S. Center St., Statesville, NC 28687Mr. Ron Smith, County ManagerP.: 704.878.3000 IredellEmp.: 1,335Est.: 1788 (H)NAICS: 92 County governmentco.iredell.nc.usIredell Health System557 Brookdale Dr., Statesville, NC 28677Mr. Edward Rush, CEOP.: 704.873.5661 IredellEmp.: 1,600Est.: 1954 (H)NAICS: 62 General medical & surgical hospitaliredellmemorial.orgIredell-Statesville Schools549 N. Race St., Statesville, NC 28677Mr. Brady Johnson, SuperintendentP.: 704.872.8931 IredellEmp.: 2,900 Est.: 1835 (H, R)NAICS: 61 Elementary & secondary schoolsiss.k12.nc.usIRWIN Tools8935 North Pointe Executive Park Dr.Huntersville, NC 28078Mr. Ross Porter, PresidentP.: 704.987.4555 MecklenburgEmp.: 220 Est.: 2003 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Cutting tool & machine tool accessorymanufacturingirwin.comIverify US Inc.150 Iverify Dr., Charlotte, NC 28217Mr. Mark Spagnolo, CEOP.: 704.525.2701 MecklenburgEmp.: 169Est.: 1990 (H)NAICS: 56 Security systems servicesiverify.usJ.R. Cole Industries, Inc.435 Minuet Ln., Charlotte, NC 28217Mr. Joseph Robert Cole, Sr., PresidentP.: 704.523.6622 MecklenburgEmp.: 198 Est.: 1979 (H, I, E)NAICS: 32 Printing & converting of specialtycartonsjrcoleinds.comJaars Inc.7405 Jaars Rd., Waxhaw, NC 28173Mr. Butch Barkman, PresidentP.: 704.843.6000 UnionEmp.: 125Est.: 1960 (H)NAICS: 54 Bible translation technical supportjaars.orgcharlottechamber.com Major Employers Directory 37

Jack Henry & Associates Inc.5024 Parkway Plaza Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28217Ms. Debbie Wood, General ManagerP.: 704.357.0298 MecklenburgEmp.: 125 Est.: 2003NAICS: 54 Computers, peripherals & softwarejackhenry.comJack in the Box21 Locations in Charlotte RegionMs. Patricia Betchler, General ManagerP.: 704.979.0300 RegionalEmp.: 428 Est.: 1974NAICS: 72 Limited-service restaurantsjackinthebox.comJacobsen11108 Quality Dr., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. David Withers, PresidentP.: 704.504.6600 MecklenburgEmp.: 445 Est.: 1982 (H, R, I, E)NAICS: 33 Lawn & garden equipmentmanufacturingjacobsen.comJason’s Deli7 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Mike Davis, General ManagerP.: 704.688.1004 RegionalEmp.: 309 Est.: 1976NAICS: 72 Limited-service restaurantsjasonsdeli.comJC Penney Corp. Inc.13 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Darrin Strunk, Facilities ManagerP.: 704.873.2101 RegionalEmp.: 1,793Est.: 1947 (I)NAICS: 45 Department stores (except discountdepartment stores)jcpenney.comJC Steele & Sons Inc.710 S. Mulberry St., Statesville, NC 28677Mr. John Steele, PresidentP.: 704.872.3681 IredellEmp.: 125 Est.: 1889 (H, E)NAICS: 33 Clay working machineryjcsteele.comJE Dunn Construction6101 Carnegie Blvd., Ste. 400Charlotte, NC 28209Mr. Timothy Bartlett, Senior Vice PresidentOperationsP.: 704.554.0539 MecklenburgEmp.: 100 Est.: 1989NAICS: 23 General contractorjedunn.comJim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Que2 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Troy Taylor, OwnerP.: 704.930.2290 RegionalEmp.: 175 Est.: 2000NAICS: 72 Full-service restaurantsjimnnicks.comJoe Gibbs Racing Inc.13415 Reese Blvd., Ste. W, Huntersville, NC28078Mr. Jason Gibbs, PresidentP.: 704.944.5000 MecklenburgEmp.: 400Est.: 1991 (H)NAICS: 71 Racing teamsjoegibbsracing.comJohn Weiland Homes & Neighborhoods8325 Arrowridge Blvd., Ste. DCharlotte, NC 28273Mr. Dave Durham, Regional PresidentP.: 704.522.9200 MecklenburgEmp.: 100 Est.: 1970NAICS: 23 New single-family housingconstructionjwhomes.com/charlotteJohnson & Wales University801 W. Trade St., Charlotte, NC 28202Mr. Arthur Gallagher, PresidentP.: 980.598.1000 MecklenburgEmp.: 220 Est.: 2004NAICS: 61 Fully accredited university, culinary arts& hospitality collegejwu.edu/charlotteJohnson C. Smith University100 Beatties Ford Rd., Charlotte, NC 28216Dr. Ronald Carter, PresidentP.: 704.378.1000 MecklenburgEmp.: 307Est.: 1867 (H)NAICS: 61 Universityjcsu.eduJohnson Controls Inc.9844 Southern Pine Blvd., Ste BCharlotte, NC 28273Mr. Daniel Powel, Branch ManagerP.: 704.521.8889 MecklenburgEmp.: 130NAICS: 33 Automatic environmental controlmanufacturingjohnsoncontrols.comJohnson Group, The4215 Stuart Andrew Blvd., Ste. KCharlotte, NC 28217Mr. Gene Johnson, OwnerP.: 704.522.3544 MecklenburgEmp.: 150Est.: 2005 (H)NAICS: 56 Commercial building cleaning &servicesaejohnsongroup.comJournalBooks1010 Timeplanner Dr., Charlotte, NC 28206Mr. Tim O’Boyle, PresidentP.: 704.377.0024 MecklenburgEmp.: 125 Est.: 1971 (H, I, E)NAICS: 32 Calendar books & journalsjournalbooks.comJPS Composite Materials Corp.535 Conner St., Statesville, NC 28677Mr. Wes Young, Plant ManagerP.: 704.872.9831 IredellEmp.: 220 Est.: 1988 (I, E)NAICS: 31 Broadwoven fabric millsjpsglass.comJR Cigars Factory Outlet1515 E. Broad St., Statesville, NC 28625Ms. Joanna Wilkinson, Store ManagerP.: 704.872.5300 IredellEmp.: 105Est.: 1993 (I)NAICS: 45 Retail tobacco products discount outletjrstatesville.comJunior Motorsports LLC349 Cayuga Dr., Mooresville, NC 28117Mr. Dale Earnhardt Jr., PresidentP.: 704.799.4800 IredellEmp.: 100Est.: 1999 (H)NAICS: 71 Race car ownersdalejr.comK-Mart10 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Jimmy Smith, Store ManagerP.: 704.792.9600 RegionalEmp.: 938 Est.: 1966NAICS: 45 Discount department storeskmart.comK&L Gates LLPHearst Tower, 214 N. Tryon St., 47th FloorCharlotte, NC 28202Mr. Eugene Pridgen, Managing PartnerP.: 704.331.7400 MecklenburgEmp.: 250 Est.: 1957NAICS: 54 Offices of lawyersklgates.comKanawha Insurance Co.210 S. White St., Lancaster, SC 29720Mr. Dale Vaughan, PresidentP.: 803.283.5300 RegionalEmp.: 100Est.: 1958 (H)NAICS: 52 Insurance agencies & brokerageskmgamerica.comKannapolis City Schools100 Denver St., Kannapolis, NC 28083Ms. Pamela Cain, Ed. D., SuperintendentP.: 704.938.1131 CabarrusEmp.: 750 Est.: 1935 (H, R)NAICS: 61 Elementary & secondary schoolskannapolis.k12.nc.usKBR Building Group5605 Carnegie Blvd., Ste. 200Charlotte, NC 28209Mr. Philip Southerland, CEOP.: 704.551.2700 MecklenburgEmp.: 160Est.: 1887 (H)NAICS: 23 Commercial & institutional buildingconstructionkbrbuildinggroup.comKeffer Hyundai, Volkswagen, Kia andMitsubishi4 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Jim Keffer, ManagerP.: 704.766.2121 RegionalEmp.: 170Est.: 1974 (H)NAICS: 44 New & used automobile dealerkefferauto.com38Major Employers Directorycharlottechamber.com

Keith Corp., The5935 Carnegie Blvd., Ste. 200Charlotte, NC 28209Mr. Greg Keith Jr., CEOP.: 704.365.6000 MecklenburgEmp.: 160Est.: 1989 (H)NAICS: 53 Offices of real estate agents andbrokersthekeithcorp.comKeller Williams Realty9 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Brad Spink, DirectorP.: 704.409.4700 RegionalEmp.: 700 Est.: 2002NAICS: 53 Real estate agents & managerskw.comKellogg’s Snacks933 Louise Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204Mr. Larry Elliott, Plant ManagerP.: 704.334.7611 MecklenburgEmp.: 277 Est.: 1949 (I, E)NAICS: 31 Cookies manufacturingkelloggs.comKelly Services11020 David Taylor Dr., Ste. 200tCharlotte, NC 28262Ms. Louise Smith, District ManagerP.: 704.510.0900 MecklenburgEmp.: 750 Est.: 1946 (H, R)NAICS: 56 Staffing services - temporary & directhirekellyservices.comKemper3700 Arco Corporate Dr., Ste. 200Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Dave Sheahen, Regional ManagerP.: 704.423.6000 MecklenburgEmp.: 125Est.: 1926 (H)NAICS: 52 Direct property & casualty insurancecarrierskemper.comKendrion FAS Controls Inc.1100 Airport Rd., Shelby, NC 28150Mr. William Brown, PresidentP.: 704.482.9582 ClevelandEmp.: 220 Est.: 1973 (I, E)NAICS: 33 Controls, valves, sensors & switches forautomobilesfascontrols.comKewaunee Scientific Corp.2700 W. Front St., Statesville, NC 28677Mr. William Shumaker, CEOP.: 704.873.7202 IredellEmp.: 460 Est.: 1906 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Laboratory apparatus & furnituremanufacturingkewaunee.comKey Benefit Administrators534 Rivercrossing Dr., Fort Mill, SC 29715Mr. Dale Kaliser, Chief Operating OfficerP.: 803.396.4600 YorkEmp.: 180 Est.: 1987NAICS: 52 Third party administration of insurance& pension fundskeybenefit.comKeystone Powdered Metal Co.100 Commerce Dr., Cherryville, NC 28021Mr. Randy DaCanal, Plant ManagerP.: 704.435.4036 RegionalEmp.: 100Est.: 1984 (E)NAICS: 33 Powdered metal bearings, structuralparts & machine partskeystonepm.comKindercare Learning Center7 Locations in Charlotte RegionMs. Ana Montgomery, DirectorP.: 704.366.7180 RegionalEmp.: 116 Est.: 1969NAICS: 62 Child care & learning centerskindercare.comKindred Nursing & Rehabilitation Lincoln1410 E. Gaston St., Lincolnton, NC 28092Mr. Allen Phillips, AdministratorP.: 704.732.1138 LincolnEmp.: 120 Est.: 1957NAICS: 62 Nursing care facilitieskindredhealthcare.comKindred Transitional Care & Rehab2 Locations in Charlotte RegionMs. Judy Olson, AdministratorP.: 704.283.8548 RegionalEmp.: 260 Est.: 1966NAICS: 62 Rehabilitation & short-term carekindredhealthcare.comKinetic Concepts, Inc.5835 Executive Center Dr., Ste. 100Charlotte, NC 28212Ms. Candida Weed, Operations DirectorP.: 704.535.3908 MecklenburgEmp.: 147 Est.: 2003 (I, E)NAICS: 42 Medical, dental & hospital equipment& supplies merchant wholesalerskci1.comKing Hickory Furniture Co.1820 Main Ave. SE, Hickory, NC 28602Ms. Linda Palmer, CEOP.: 828.322.6025 CatawbaEmp.: 135 Est.: 1958 (H, I)NAICS: 33 Non-upholstered wood householdfurniturekinghickory.comKlingspor Abrasives Inc.2555 Tate Blvd. SE, Hickory, NC 28602Mr. Christoph Klingspor, PresidentP.: 828.322.3030 CatawbaEmp.: 280 Est.: 1980 (H, I, E)NAICS: 32 Abrasive product manufacturingklingspor.comKnight Transportation7001 Statesville Rd., Charlotte, NC 28269Mr. Duane Nickolow, Regional ManagerP.: 704.998.2700 MecklenburgEmp.: 150 Est.: 1990NAICS: 48 General freight trucking, longdistance,truckloadknighttrans.comKohl’s Department Store10 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Reginald Felder, Store ManagerP.: 704.847.7728 RegionalEmp.: 1,190 Est.: 1998NAICS: 45 Department storekohls.comKPMG LLP555 S. Tryon St., Ste. 3200, Charlotte, NC 28202Mr. John Switzer, Managing PartnerP.: 704.335.5300 MecklenburgEmp.: 315 Est.: 1925NAICS: 54 Accounting, auditing & tax servicesus.kpmg.comKrispy Kreme Doughnut Co.8 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Mike Jennings, General ManagerP.: 704.782.2113 RegionalEmp.: 268 Est.: 1937NAICS: 31 Sweet baked goodskrispykreme.comKroehler Furniture Manufacturing Co.1800 Conover Blvd. E, Conover, NC 28613Mr. David Sadlowski, Vice PresidentManufacturingP.: 828.459.9865 CatawbaEmp.: 300 Est.: 1986 (H, E)NAICS: 33 Upholstered household furnituremanufacturingvcf.comKurz Transfer Products LLC3200 Woodpark Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28206Mr. Drew Beringer, Chief Operating OfficerP.: 704.927.3700 MecklenburgEmp.: 100 Est.: 1992 (H, I, E)NAICS: 32 Hot stamping foils & applicationequipmentkurzusa.comLa Petite Academy6 Locations in Charlotte RegionMs. Yolanda Nesbit, DirectorP.: 704.548.0304 RegionalEmp.: 101 Est.: 1970NAICS: 62 Day care & preschool centerslapetite.comLabCorp16 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Eric Feldman, Vice PresidentP.: 704.598.6042 RegionalEmp.: 173 Est.: 1992NAICS: 62 Medical laboratorieslabcorp.comcharlottechamber.com Major Employers Directory 39

Labor Ready3440 Saint Vardell Ln., Ste. F-ECharlotte, NC 28217Mr. Alex Munoz, Branch ManagerP.: 704.527.9100 MecklenburgEmp.: 1,500Est.: 1989 (R)NAICS: 56 Temporary manual laborlaborready.comLake Electric Co. Inc.4362 Providence Mill Rd., Maiden, NC 28650Mr. Bynum Caldwell, PresidentP.: 704.483.4000 CatawbaEmp.: 100Est.: 1986 (H)NAICS: 23 Electrical contractorslakeelectric.comLake Norman Regional Medical Center171 Fairview Rd., Mooresville, NC 28117Mr. Greg Lowe, CEOP.: 704.660.4000 IredellEmp.: 990 Est.: 1931NAICS: 62 General medical & surgical hospitallnrmc.comLake Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center3315 Faith Church Rd., Indian Trail, NC 28079Mr. James Krob, AdministratorP.: 704.882.3420 UnionEmp.: 131 Est.: 2000NAICS: 62 Skilled nursing & rehabilitationLancaster Convalescent Center2044 Pageland Hwy., Lancaster, SC 29720Mr. Cam Cecil, PresidentP.: 803.285.7907 LancasterEmp.: 142Est.: 1992 (H)NAICS: 62 Skilled nursing careLancaster County101 N. Main St., Lancaster, SC 29720Mr. Steve Willis, County AdministratorP.: 803.285.1565 LancasterEmp.: 762Est.: 1785 (H)NAICS: 92 County governmentlancastercountysc.netLancaster County School District300 S. Catawba St., Lancaster, SC 29720Dr. Gene Moore, SuperintendentP.: 803.416.8806 LancasterEmp.: 1,287 Est.: 1825 (H, R)NAICS: 61 Elementary & secondary schoolslancastercsd.comLane Venture205 Workman St. SW, Conover, NC 28613Mr. Gary McCray, PresidentP.: 828.328.2271 CatawbaEmp.: 245 Est.: 1972 (H, R, I, E)NAICS: 33 Wicker & rattan furniturelaneventure.comLash Group3735 Glen Lake Dr., Ste. 300Charlotte, NC 28208Ms. Tracy Foster, PresidentP.: 704.357.8869 MecklenburgEmp.: 1,500Est.: 2003 (H)NAICS: 54 Health care consultantlashgroup.comLB Plastics Inc.482 E. Plaza Dr., Mooresville, NC 28115Mr. Harry Davis, PresidentP.: 704.663.1543 IredellEmp.: 120 Est.: 1977 (H, I, E)NAICS: 32 Vinyl decking, fencing & railingslbplastics.comLeathercraft Inc.102 Section House Rd., Conover, NC 28601Mr. Jack Donahoe, PresidentP.: 828.322.3305 CatawbaEmp.: 125 Est.: 1967 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Leather upholstered furnitureleathercraft-furniture.comLebo’s Shoe Store Inc.2321 Crown Centre Dr., Charlotte, NC 28227Mr. Mark Goldsmith, PresidentP.: 704.321.5000 RegionalEmp.: 107 Est.: 1923 (H, I, E)NAICS: 45 Western footwear, dancewear & otherwestern wearlebos.comLee Industries Inc.402 W. 25th St., Newton, NC 28658Mr. Bill Coley, CEOP.: 828.464.8318 CatawbaEmp.: 490 Est.: 1968 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Upholstered household furnituremanufacturingleeindustries.comLeggett & Platt Inc.124 Fanjoy Rd., Statesville, NC 28625Mr. Jerry Wahrmund, Plant ManagerP.: 704.878.0884 RegionalEmp.: 117 Est.: 1901 (I, E)NAICS: 31 Textile goodsleggett.comLend Lease2300 Yorkmont Rd., Ste. 700, Charlotte, NC28217Mr. Louis Mosley, Senior Vice PresidentP.: 704.357.1919 MecklenburgEmp.: 145 Est.: 1925NAICS: 23 Industrial building constructionlendlease.comLendingtree LLC11115 Rushmore Dr., Charlotte, NC 28277Mr. Doug Lebda, CEOP.: 704.541.5351 MecklenburgEmp.: 200Est.: 1996 (H)NAICS: 52 Online loan marketplacelendingtree.comLenoir-Rhyne University625 7th Ave. NE, Hickory, NC 28601Dr. Wayne Powell, PresidentP.: 828.328.1741 CatawbaEmp.: 310Est.: 1891 (H)NAICS: 61 Four year collegelr.eduLeslee Lloyd Child Development Center6901 IBM Dr., Charlotte, NC 28262Mr. Don Yeager, General ManagerP.: 704.510.4100 MecklenburgEmp.: 100 Est.: 1996NAICS: 62 Child development centerbrighthorizons.comLevine Jewish Community Center5007 Providence Rd., Charlotte, NC 28226Mr. Philip Berman, CEOP.: 704.366.5007 MecklenburgEmp.: 280Est.: 1974 (H)NAICS: 62 Social services, recreation, heritage &healthcharlottejcc.orgLexington Precision Corp.663 Bryant Blvd., Rock Hill, SC 29732Mr. Ray Grupinski, CEOP.: 803.366.7036 YorkEmp.: 170 Est.: 1987 (I, E)NAICS: 33 Rubber medical instrument partslexingtonprecision.comLexisNexis Risk Solutions13950 Ballantyne Corporate Pl., Ste. 200Charlotte, NC 28277Ms. Bridget Dover, Vice President OperationsP.: 704.731.2000 MecklenburgEmp.: 150 Est.: 1997NAICS: 56 ID/credential verification serviceslexisnexis.comLiberty Commons Nursing and Rehab Center4412 S. Main St., Salisbury, NC 28147Mr. Richard Ellickson, AdministratorP.: 704.637.3040 RowanEmp.: 115 Est.: 1981NAICS: 62 Nursing care facilitieslibertyhcs.comLiberty Home Care, LLC921 E. Caswell St., Wadesboro, NC 28170Ms. Jackie Kimrey, Operations ManagerP.: 704.694.5992 RegionalEmp.: 100 Est.: 1969NAICS: 62 Home health care serviceslibertyhomecare.comLiberty Mutual Insurance Co. Inc.13830 Ballantyne Corp. Pl., Charlotte, NC 28277Mr. Edwin Herrera, Operations ManagerP.: 704.759.2580 MecklenburgEmp.: 784Est.: 1935 (R)NAICS: 52 Insurance agencies & brokerageslibertymutual.comLifespan Inc.200 Clanton Rd., Charlotte, NC 28217Ms. Davan Cloninger, CEOP.: 704.944.5100 RegionalEmp.: 203Est.: 1973 (H)NAICS: 62 Early intervention for children withspecial needs & vocational & employment serviceslifespanservices.org40Major Employers Directorycharlottechamber.com

Lifetouch National School Studio9555 Monroe Rd., Charlotte, NC 28270Mr. Kevin Jardina, General ManagerP.: 704.845.2002 MecklenburgEmp.: 150 Est.: 1936NAICS: 54 Photography studios, commerciallifetouch.comLiftOne LLC440 E. Westinghouse Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Bill Ryan, PresidentP.: 704.588.1300 MecklenburgEmp.: 150Est.: 2004 (H)NAICS: 42 Industrial machinery & equipmentmerchant wholesalersliftone.netLincoln County115 W. Main St., Lincolnton, NC 28092Mr. George Wood, County ManagerP.: 704.736.8471 LincolnEmp.: 940Est.: 1779 (H)NAICS: 92 County governmentco.lincoln.nc.usLincoln County Schools353 N. Generals Blvd., Lincolnton, NC 28092Ms. Sherry Hoyle, Ed.D., SuperintendentP.: 704.732.2261 LincolnEmp.: 1,293 Est.: 1885 (H, R)NAICS: 61 Elementary & secondary schoolslincoln.k12.nc.usLincoln Harris4725 Piedmont Row Dr., Ste. 800Charlotte, NC 28210Mr. John Harris, PresidentP.: 704.714.7600 MecklenburgEmp.: 275 Est.: 1998 (H, R)NAICS: 53 Commercial real estate developmentlincolnharris.comLions Services Inc.4600 N. Tryon St., Ste. A, Charlotte, NC 28213Mr. Jim Cranford, CEOP.: 704.921.1527 MecklenburgEmp.: 200Est.: 1975 (H)NAICS: 62 Vocational rehabilitation serviceslionsservices.orgLisk Trucking Inc.6975 NC 742N, Wadesboro, NC 28170Mr. Bruce Lisk, PresidentP.: 704.272.7641 AnsonEmp.: 125Est.: 1973 (H)NAICS: 48 Long distance trucking operatorlisktrucking.comLittle5815 Westpark Dr., Charlotte, NC 28217Mr. Phil Kuttner, CEOP.: 704.525.6350 MecklenburgEmp.: 200Est.: 1964 (H)NAICS: 54 Architecturelittleonline.comLittle Caesars Pizza28 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Tim Green, General ManagerP.: 704.399.9077 RegionalEmp.: 355 Est.: 2002NAICS: 72 Limited-service restaurantscepizza.comLivingston & Haven Inc.11529 Wilmar Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Clifton B. Vann III, CEOP.: 704.588.3670 MecklenburgEmp.: 170 Est.: 1973 (H, R)NAICS: 42 Distributor of hydraulic, pneumatic,electronic componentslhtech.comLivingstone College701 W. Monroe St., Salisbury, NC 28144Dr. Jimmy Jenkins, Sr., PresidentP.: 704.216.6000 RowanEmp.: 235Est.: 1879 (H)NAICS: 61 Colleges, universities & professionalschoolslivingstone.eduLNS Turbo Inc.203 Turbo Dr., Kings Mountain, NC 28086Mr. John Polasky, General ManagerP.: 704.739.7111 ClevelandEmp.: 130Est.: 1988 (E)NAICS: 33 Conveyor & conveying equipmentmanufacturinglns-america.comLone Star Steakhouse & Saloon3 Locations in Charlotte RegionMs. Lindsey Smith, General ManagerP.: 704.871.2929 RegionalEmp.: 155 Est.: 1985NAICS: 72 Full-service restaurantslonestarsteakhouse.comLoomis US3221 Stafford Dr., Charlotte, NC 28208Mr. Chris Rhodes, Branch ManagerP.: 704.333.9611 MecklenburgEmp.: 150 Est.: 1997NAICS: 56 Armored car service & ATMloomis.usLowe’s1000 Lowes Blvd., Mooresville, NC 28117Mr. Robert Niblock, Chairman & CEOP.: 704.758.1000 RegionalEmp.: 7,670 Est.: 1947 (H, I)NAICS: 44 Home improvement retail storeslowes.comLowes Foods12 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Ben Smith, Store ManagerP.: 704.864.7990 RegionalEmp.: 830 Est.: 1954NAICS: 44 Supermarkets & other grocery storeslowesfoods.comLPL Financial Institution Services2810 Coliseum Centre Dr., Charlotte, NC 28217Mr. Dan Arnold, Managing DirectorP.: 800.877.7210 MecklenburgEmp.: 800 Est.: 1982 (H, R)NAICS: 52 Financial investment advice serviceslpl.comLSG Sky Chefs Inc.4710 Yorkmont Rd., Charlotte, NC 28208Mr. Steve Marens, General ManagerP.: 704.359.0010 MecklenburgEmp.: 114 Est.: 2001NAICS: 72 Airline food services contractorslsgskychefs.comLutheran Services for the Aging1416 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.Salisbury, NC 28144Mr. Ted Goins Jr., PresidentP.: 704.637.2870 RegionalEmp.: 693Est.: 1962 (H)NAICS: 62 Nursing care facilitieslsanc.netLynches River Electric Cooperative1104 W. McGregor St., Pageland, SC 29728Mr. David Altman, President & CEOP.: 843.672.6111 ChesterfieldEmp.: 100Est.: 1939 (H)NAICS: 22 Electrical power generation &distributionlynchesriver.comMack Molding Co.149 Water Tank Rd., Statesville, NC 28677Mr. Joseph Carinci, Plant ManagerP.: 704.878.9641 IredellEmp.: 175 Est.: 1990 (I, E)NAICS: 32 Plastic injection moldingmack.comMacy’s3 Locations in Charlotte RegionMs. Carey Ann Campbell, Store ManagerP.: 704.365.1000 MecklenburgEmp.: 550 Est.: 1991 (R, I)NAICS: 45 Department stores (except discountdepartment stores)macys.comMaersk Inc.9300 Arrowpoint Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Craig Mygatt, Vice President OperationsP.: 704.571.2000 MecklenburgEmp.: 750 Est.: 2000 (I, E)NAICS: 48 Freight transportation arrangementmaersk.comMagna Composites6701 Statesville Blvd., Salisbury, NC 28147Mr. Stephen Herod, General ManagerP.: 704.797.8744 RegionalEmp.: 405 Est.: 1960NAICS: 33 Other motor vehicle partsmanufacturingmagna.comcharlottechamber.com Major Employers Directory 41

Magnolia Gardens ExtendedCare Community1404 S. Salisbury Ave., Spencer, NC 28159Mr. Trent Cockerham, AdministratorP.: 704.633.3892 RowanEmp.: 120 Est.: 1986NAICS: 62 Nursing care facilitiestriadgroupinc.comManheim Statesville Auto Auction145 Auction Ln., Statesville, NC 28625Mr. Joey Hughes, General ManagerP.: 704.876.1111 IredellEmp.: 350 Est.: 1976 (I, E)NAICS: 42 Automobile auction to dealersmanheim.comMaple Springs Laundry LLC161 30th St. NW, Hickory, NC 28601Mr. Bob Daughtry, CEOP.: 828.322.1301 CatawbaEmp.: 300 Est.: 1979 (H, R)NAICS: 81 Industrial launderersmaplespringslaundry.comMar-Mac Protective Apparel884 S. Seventh St., McBee, SC 29101Mr. John McLeod Jr., PresidentP.: 843.335.8211 ChesterfieldEmp.: 158 Est.: 1953 (H, I, E)NAICS: 31 Disposable protective clothingmarmac.comMarriott Hotels31 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Jim Diehl, General ManagerP.: 704.333.9000 RegionalEmp.: 1,647 Est.: 1984NAICS: 72 Hotel & motel operation (exceptcasinos)marriott.comMarsh USA Inc.100 N. Tryon St., Ste. 3200, Charlotte, NC 28202Mr. Paul Clawson, Managing DirectorP.: 704.374.8000 MecklenburgEmp.: 110 Est.: 1974NAICS: 52 Insurance brokerage & risk advisoryfirmmarsh.comMary B. Turner Trucking Co., LLC108 E. College Ave., Boiling Springs, NC 28017Mr. Talmadge Turner, PresidentP.: 704.434.5080 ClevelandEmp.: 120Est.: 1961 (H)NAICS: 48 General freight trucking, longdistance,less than truckloadturnertkg.comMasonite International Corp.7300 Reames Rd., Charlotte, NC 28216Mr. Jason Tucker, Senior Vice President LogisticsP.: 704.599.0235 RegionalEmp.: 150 Est.: 1996 (I, E)NAICS: 32 Wooden door manufacturingmasonite.comMassage Envy14 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Jim Fitzsimmons, OwnerP.: 704.525.4800 RegionalEmp.: 223 Est.: 2005NAICS: 81 Other personal care servicesmassageenvy.comMcAlister’s Deli16 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Yaron Goldman, CEOP.: 704.844.1770 RegionalEmp.: 415Est.: 2004 (H)NAICS: 72 Limited-service restaurantsmcalistersdeli.comMcClancy Seasoning Co.8746 Charlotte Hwy., Fort Mill, SC 29707Mr. Reid Wilkerson, PresidentP.: 803.548.2366 LancasterEmp.: 116 Est.: 1940 (H, R, I, E)NAICS: 31 Spice & extract manufacturingmcclancy.comMcCormick & Schmick’s4335 Barclay Downs Dr., Charlotte, NC 28209Mr. Chet Green, General ManagerP.: 704.442.5552 MecklenburgEmp.: 175Est.: 1979 (R)NAICS: 72 Full-service restaurantsmccormickandschmicks.comMcCreary Modern2564 US Hwy. 321 S, Newton, NC 28658Mr. Bob McCreary, CEOP.: 828.464.6465 CatawbaEmp.: 400 Est.: 1986 (H, R, E)NAICS: 33 Upholstered household furnituremanufacturingMcDonald’s54 Locations in Charlotte RegionMs. Missy Mills, General ManagerP.: 803.366.2259 RegionalEmp.: 2,709NAICS: 72 Limited-service restaurantsmcdonalds.comMcGee Brothers4608 Carriker Rd., Monroe, NC 28110Mr. Sam McGee, PresidentP.: 704.372.7610 RegionalEmp.: 300Est.: 1971 (H)NAICS: 23 Masonry contractors - bricklaying,excavation & gradingmcgeebrick.comMcGladrey4725 Piedmont Row Dr., Ste. 300Charlotte, NC 28210Mr. Craig Radke, PartnerP.: 704.367.6250 MecklenburgEmp.: 147 Est.: 1984NAICS: 54 Offices of certified public accountantsmcgladrey.comMcGuireWoods LLP201 N. Tryon St., Ste. 3000, Charlotte, NC 28202Mr. Scott Vaughn, Managing PartnerP.: 704.343.2000 MecklenburgEmp.: 331 Est.: 1998NAICS: 54 Offices of lawyersmcguirewoods.comMcKenzie Sports Products Inc.1910 St. Luke Church Rd., Salisbury, NC 28146Mr. Dave Sachs, PresidentP.: 704.279.8363 RegionalEmp.: 195Est.: 1975 (H)NAICS: 33 Taxidermy suppliesmckenziesp.comMcKesson Provider Technologies &Packaging Services10735 David Taylor Dr., Ste. 100Charlotte, NC 28262Mr. Jim Pesce, Division PresidentP.: 704.549.7000 MecklenburgEmp.: 383Est.: 1995 (R)NAICS: 51 Health care information solutionsmckesson.comMcLane Foodservice Inc.55 Odell School Rd., Concord, NC 28027Mr. Rick Weems, General ManagerP.: 704.720.7000 CabarrusEmp.: 110 Est.: 1894NAICS: 42 General line grocery merchantwholesalersmclaneco.comMcLeod Addictive Disease Center515 Clanton Rd., Charlotte, NC 28217Mr. Eugene Hall, PresidentP.: 704.332.9001 RegionalEmp.: 245Est.: 1970 (H)NAICS: 62 Substance abuse treatment centermcleodcenter.comMcLeod Farms29247 SC Hwy. 151, McBee, SC 29101Mr. Kemp McLeod, OwnerP.: 843.335.8335 ChesterfieldEmp.: 200Est.: 1916 (H)NAICS: 11 Peach orchardmacspride.comMcMurray Fabrics Inc.1140 N. Flint St., Lincolnton, NC 28092Mr. Jonathan Yoder, Operations DirectorP.: 704.732.9613 LincolnEmp.: 170 Est.: 1991 (R, I)NAICS: 31 Textile & fabric finishing (exceptbroadwoven fabric) millsmcmurrayfabrics.comMechanical Contractors Inc.1733 University Commercial Pl.Charlotte, NC 28213Mr. Ralph L. Burt Jr., PresidentP.: 704.372.2460 MecklenburgEmp.: 110Est.: 1948 (H)NAICS: 23 Commercial heating & air conditioningmcihvac.com42Major Employers Directorycharlottechamber.com

Mechanical Systems & Services Inc.1001 Tuckaseegee Rd., Charlotte, NC 28208Mr. Hunter Edwards, CEOP.: 704.372.4344 MecklenburgEmp.: 130 Est.: 1996 (H, R)NAICS: 23 Plumbing, heating & air conditioningconstruction servicesmsssolutions.comMecklenburg County600 E. Fourth St., Charlotte, NC 28202Mr. Bobbie Shields, Interim County ManagerP.: 704.336.7600 MecklenburgEmp.: 4,520 Est.: 1762 (H, R)NAICS: 92 County governmentmecklenburgcountync.govMecklenburg County AlcoholBeverage Control Board3333 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28206Mr. Paul Stroup, CEOP.: 704.731.5900 MecklenburgEmp.: 150Est.: 1947 (H)NAICS: 92 Alcoholic beverage enforcementcompliancemeckabc.comMecklenburg EMS Agency4525 Statesville Rd., Charlotte, NC 28269Mr. Jose Penner, Executive DirectorP.: 704.943.6000 MecklenburgEmp.: 525Est.: 1978 (H)NAICS: 62 Paramedic service for Mecklenburgcountymedic911.comMecklenburg Health Care Center2415 Sandy Porter Rd., Charlotte, NC 28273Ms. Mary Durham, AdministratorP.: 704.583.0430 MecklenburgEmp.: 125 Est.: 1995NAICS: 62 Physical, occupational & speechtherapylifeworksrehab.comMedA/Rx4135 Southstream Blvd., Ste. 400Charlotte, NC 28217Mr. Mike Coffey, PrincipalP.: 704.553.7144 MecklenburgEmp.: 120Est.: 2003 (H)NAICS: 56 Collection agenciesmedarx.comMedical Specialties Inc.4600 Lebanon Rd., Charlotte, NC 28227Mr. John Gaylord, PresidentP.: 704.573.4040 RegionalEmp.: 131 Est.: 1962 (H, E)NAICS: 33 Orthopedic productsmedspec.comMega Force Staffing1108 Skyway Dr., Monroe, NC 28110Ms. Jessica Hook, SupervisorP.: 704.291.3090 RegionalEmp.: 162 Est.: 1982NAICS: 56 Temporary staffing agencymegaforce.comMeineke Car Care Centers128 S. Tryon St., Ste. 900, Charlotte, NC 0Mr. Jonathan Fitzpatrick, CEOP.: 704.377.8855 RegionalEmp.: 133Est.: 1972 (H)NAICS: 81 Automotive exhaust system repairmeineke.comMen’s Club of Charlotte, The444 Tyvola Rd., Charlotte, NC 28217Mr. David Yermanos, General ManagerP.: 704.525.8525 MecklenburgEmp.: 100Est.: 1996 (H)NAICS: 72 Bar, club & restaurantmensclub.comMerchants Distributors, Inc.5001 Alex Lee Blvd., Hickory, NC 28601Mr. Bob McTeir, PresidentP.: 828.725.4100 CatawbaEmp.: 1,400Est.: 1931 (H)NAICS: 42 General line grocery merchantwholesalersmerchantsdistributors.comMergent Inc.580 Kingsley Park Dr., Fort Mill, SC 29715Mr. Jonathan Worrall, CEOP.: 704.527.2700 YorkEmp.: 125Est.: 1992 (H)NAICS: 51 Data supplier of business & financialdatamergent.comMeridian Laboratory Corp.9800 Twin Lakes Pkwy., Ste. A, Charlotte, NC28269Mr. Michael Pickard, PresidentP.: 704.992.0708 MecklenburgEmp.: 125Est.: 2002 (H)NAICS: 62 Medical laboratoriesmeridianlaboratory.comMeridian Specialty Yarn Group40 Rex Ave., Gastonia, NC 28054Mr. Joel Goodrich, Vice President TechnologyP.: 704.824.7880 GastonEmp.: 110Est.: 1990 (I)NAICS: 31 Yarn spinning millsmsyg.comMeritor Inc.801 Railroad Ave., York, SC 29745Mr. Scott Walters, Plant ManagerP.: 803.684.2523 YorkEmp.: 290 Est.: 2000 (I, E)NAICS: 33 Motor vehicle brake systemmanufacturingmeritor.comMetLife Inc.2015 Ayrsley Town Blvd., Ste. 300Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Dennis Bloomberg, Claims ManagerP.: 800.854.6011 RegionalEmp.: 202 Est.: 2000NAICS: 52 Insurance agencies & brokeragesmetlife.comMetrolina Christian Academy732 Indian Trail-Fairview Rd., Indian Trail, NC28079Reverend Rick Calloway, HeadmasterP.: 704.882.3375 UnionEmp.: 130Est.: 1986 (H)NAICS: 61 Elementary & secondary schoolsmetrolinachristian.orgMetrolina Greenhouses16400 Huntersville Concord Rd.Huntersville, NC 28078Mr. Art VanWingerden, PresidentP.: 704.875.1371 MecklenburgEmp.: 600Est.: 1972 (H)NAICS: 11 Wholesale annuals, bedding plants &foliagemetrolinagreenhouses.comMetrolina Landscape Co.6100 Brookshire Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28216Mr. Joseph Garmon, Owner/PresidentP.: 704.392.9501 MecklenburgEmp.: 160Est.: 1982 (H)NAICS: 56 Commercial & residential landscaping,irrigation & design servicesmetrolinalandscape.comMetromont Corp.4101 Greensboro St., Charlotte, NC 28206Mr. Chuck Gantt, Regional ManagerP.: 704.372.1080 MecklenburgEmp.: 140Est.: 1958 (H)NAICS: 42 Precast prestressed concrete productsmetromont.comMetso Power3430 Toringdon Way, Ste. 201, Charlotte, NC28277Mr. Dave King, PresidentP.: 704.541.1453 RegionalEmp.: 146 Est.: 2007 (H, I, E)NAICS: 32 Chemicals & chemical preparationsmetso.comMichael Waltrip Racing20310 Chartwell Center Dr., Cornelius, NC 28031Mr. Michael Waltrip, CEOP.: 704.655.9550 RegionalEmp.: 277Est.: 1995 (H)NAICS: 71 Racing teamsmichaelwaltrip.comMichael Weinig Inc.124 Crosslake Park Dr., Mooresville, NC 28117Mr. Jason Howell, PresidentP.: 704.799.0100 IredellEmp.: 120 Est.: 1976NAICS: 42 Industrial machinery & equipmentmerchant wholesalersweinigusa.comMichaels Arts and Crafts8 Locations in Charlotte RegionMs. Julie Mitchell, Store ManagerP.: 704.543.9341 RegionalEmp.: 229 Est.: 1984NAICS: 45 Hobby, toy & game storesmichaels.comcharlottechamber.com Major Employers Directory 43

Michelin Aircraft Tire Co. LLC40589 S. Stanly School Rd., Norwood, NC 28128Mr. Randy Stroman, Plant ManagerP.: 704.474.7634 StanlyEmp.: 425 Est.: 1986 (I, E)NAICS: 32 Aircraft tiresmichelin.comMicrosoft Corp.8055 Microsoft Way, Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Reginald Isaac, DirectorP.: 980.776.8084 MecklenburgEmp.: 1,100 Est.: 1975NAICS: 51 Product support for Microsoftsoftware, consulting & salesmicrosoft.comMidrex Technologies2725 Water Ridge Pkwy., Ste. 100Charlotte, NC 28217Mr. James McClaskey, CEOP.: 704.373.1600 MecklenburgEmp.: 230 Est.: 1983 (H, I, E)NAICS: 54 Process engineering, iron making &steelmaking technologymidrex.comMidstate Mills Inc.324 E A St., Newton, NC 28658Mr. Robert Drum, PresidentP.: 828.464.1611 CatawbaEmp.: 115 Est.: 1935 (H, R, I, E)NAICS: 31 Flour millingmidstatemills.comMike Johnson’s Hickory Toyota435 US Hwy. 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602Mr. Mike Johnson, PresidentP.: 828.328.5586 CatawbaEmp.: 135Est.: 1999 (H)NAICS: 44 New & used automobile dealerhickorytoyota.comMitchell Community College500 W. Broad St., Statesville, NC 28677Dr. Douglas Eason, PresidentP.: 704.878.3200 IredellEmp.: 332 Est.: 1857 (H, R)NAICS: 61 Community collegemitchellcc.eduMitchell Gold + Bob Williams135 One Comfortable Pl., Taylorsville, NC 28681Mr. Mitchell Gold, ChairmanP.: 828.632.9200 AlexanderEmp.: 700 Est.: 1989 (H, E)NAICS: 33 Upholstered household furnituremanufacturingmgandbw.comMitsubishi Nuclear Energy Systems Inc.11405 N. Community House Rd., Ste. 300Charlotte, NC 28277Ms. Rhonda Bishop, Human Resources ManagerP.: 704.945.2643 MecklenburgEmp.: 100 Est.: 2011NAICS: 54 Nuclear engineering centermnes-us.comModern Salon & Spa1405 East Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203Mr. Arsalan Hafezi, PresidentP.: 704.339.0909 MecklenburgEmp.: 234 Est.: 1990 (H, R)NAICS: 81 Hair salon & day spamodernsalonandspa.comMoe’s Southwest Grill10 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Mike Crank, General ManagerP.: 704.971.3393 RegionalEmp.: 147 Est.: 2007NAICS: 72 Limited-service restaurantsmoescharlotte.comMohican Mills1419 E. Gaston St., Lincolnton, NC 28092Mr. Jim Sitterly, General ManagerP.: 704.735.2573 LincolnEmp.: 340 Est.: 1959 (I, E)NAICS: 31 Textile & fabric finishing (exceptbroadwoven fabric) millsfab-industries.comMonroe Aquatics & Fitness Center2325 Hanover Dr., Monroe, NC 28110Ms. Kathy Henderson, Executive DirectorP.: 704.282.4680 UnionEmp.: 230Est.: 1998 (H)NAICS: 71 Fitness & recreational sports centermonroeaquaticsandfitnesscenter.comMonroe Hardware101 N. Sutherland Ave., Monroe, NC 28110Mr. James Allred, PresidentP.: 704.289.3121 RegionalEmp.: 196 Est.: 1886 (H, I)NAICS: 42 Hardware merchant wholesalersmonroehardware.comMontgomery Insurance13830 Ballantyne Corporate Pl., Ste. 300Charlotte, NC 28277Mr. Mike Plavnicky, PresidentP.: 704.759.7661 MecklenburgEmp.: 180Est.: 1965 (H)NAICS: 52 Insurance agencies & brokeragesmontgomery-ins.comMoore & Van Allen PLLC100 N. Tryon St., Ste. 4700, Charlotte, NC 28202Mr. Ernie Reigel, ChairmanP.: 704.331.1000 MecklenburgEmp.: 450Est.: 1950 (H)NAICS: 54 Offices of lawyersmvalaw.comMooresville Graded School District305 N. Main St., Mooresville, NC 28115Dr. Mark Edwards, SuperintendentP.: 704.658.2530 IredellEmp.: 765 Est.: 1905 (H, R)NAICS: 61 Elementary & secondary schoolsmgsd.k12.nc.usMorgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC3 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Bob Hatala, Area ManagerP.: 704.442.3400 MecklenburgEmp.: 135Est.: 2009 (R)NAICS: 52 Investment banking & securitiesdealingmorganstanleysmithbarney.comMorningside Assisted Living4 Locations in Charlotte RegionMs. Starr Noles, Executive DirectorP.: 704.795.1200 RegionalEmp.: 222 Est.: 1989NAICS: 62 Assisted living facilitiesmorningsideassistedliving.comMorningStar Ministries375 Star Light Dr., Fort Mill, SC 29715Mr. Rick Joyner, Executive DirectorP.: 803.802.5544 YorkEmp.: 130Est.: 1985 (H)NAICS: 81 Religious organizationsmorningstarministries.orgMorris-Jenkins Co. Inc.1530 Center Park Dr., Charlotte, NC 28217Mr. Dewey Jenkins, President & CEOP.: 704.357.0484 MecklenburgEmp.: 182Est.: 1990 (H)NAICS: 23 Heating & air conditioning contractormorrisjenkins.comMorrison Textile Machinery Co.6044 Lancaster Hwy., Fort Lawn, SC 29714Mr. John White Jr., PresidentP.: 803.872.4401 ChesterEmp.: 100 Est.: 1959 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Textile machinerymorrisontexmach.comMoss Supply Co.5001 N. Graham St., Charlotte, NC 28269Mr. Robert Moss, CEOP.: 704.596.8717 MecklenburgEmp.: 105 Est.: 1953 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Vinyl windows & patio doorsmosssupply.comMotorsports Authentics LLC6301 Performance Dr., Concord, NC 28027Mr. George Gay, Vice President ManagerP.: 704.454.4000 CabarrusEmp.: 215 Est.: 2005 (H, I, E)NAICS: 45 NASCAR racing souvenir distributionmotorsports-authentics.comMueller Systems10210 Statesville Blvd., Cleveland, NC 27013Mr. Jeff Slaggert, Vice President OperationsP.: 704.278.2221 RowanEmp.: 150 Est.: 2000 (I, E)NAICS: 33 Water metersmuellersystems.com44Major Employers Directorycharlottechamber.com

Murata Machinery USA Inc.2120 Queen City Dr., Charlotte, NC 28208Mr. Futoshi Miyamotoi, PresidentP.: 704.394.8331 MecklenburgEmp.: 240 Est.: 1974 (H, R, I, E)NAICS: 42 High-tech industrial equipment salesmuratec-usa.comMuzak LLC3318 Lakemont Blvd., Fort Mill, SC 29708Mr. Steve Richards, CEOP.: 803.396.3000 YorkEmp.: 350Est.: 2000 (H)NAICS: 51 Specialized sound recording forbusiness usemuzak.comMyers Park Country Club Inc.2415 Roswell Ave., Charlotte, NC 28209Mr. Kamal Sakakini, General ManagerP.: 704.376.0741 MecklenburgEmp.: 160Est.: 1921 (H)NAICS: 71 Country clubmyersparkcc.comNapa Auto Parts25 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Steve Corino, General ManagerP.: 704.399.7895 RegionalEmp.: 277 Est.: 1927NAICS: 44 Automotive parts & accessories storesnapaonline.comNASCAR Inc.550 S. Caldwell St., Ste. 2000, Charlotte, NC28202Mr. Blake Davidson, Division Vice PresidentP.: 704.348.9600 RegionalEmp.: 622 Est.: 2002NAICS: 71 Sports teams & clubsnascar.comNASCAR Technical Institute220 Byers Creek Rd., Mooresville, NC 28117Ms. Jennifer Waber-Bergeron, PresidentP.: 704.658.1950 IredellEmp.: 138 Est.: 2002NAICS: 61 Other technical & trade schoolsuti.eduNational Gypsum Co.2001 Rexford Rd., Charlotte, NC 28211Mr. Thomas Nelson, CEOP.: 704.365.7300 RegionalEmp.: 346 Est.: 1995 (H, E)NAICS: 32 Gypsum wallboard, interior finishingproducts & cement backer boardnationalgypsum.comNationwide Mutual Insurance5970 Fairview Rd., Ste. 300, Charlotte, NC 28210Ms. Karen Barr, DirectorP.: 704.554.4200 MecklenburgEmp.: 100 Est.: 1926NAICS: 52 Insurance claims officenationwide.comNavex Global Inc.13950 Ballantyne Corporate Pl., Ste. 300Charlotte, NC 28277Mr. Bob McCarter, Chief Technology OfficerP.: 704.552.1119 MecklenburgEmp.: 180 Est.: 2003NAICS: 56 Ethics & compliance solutionsnavexglobal.comNeiman Marcus4400 Sharon Rd., Ste. 154, Charlotte, NC 28211Ms. Kristine Ottens Matthews, Store ManagerP.: 704.442.7900 MecklenburgEmp.: 200 Est.: 2006NAICS: 45 Department storeneimanmarcus.comNew Hope Carolinas101 Sedgewood Dr., Rock Hill, SC 29732Mr. Sam Phifer, Executive DirectorP.: 803.328.9300 YorkEmp.: 400 Est.: 1993NAICS: 62 Residential mental health & substanceabuse facilitiesnewhopetreatment.comNew South Fabricators LLC7670 Old Plank Rd., Stanley, NC 28164Mr. Chad Millsaps, OwnerP.: 704.951.8221 LincolnEmp.: 100 Est.: 2010 (I, E)NAICS: 33 Fabricated structural metalmanufacturingnewsouthfabricators.comNewport Group, The13925 Ballantyne Corporate Pl., Ste. 500Charlotte, NC 28277Mr. Andrew Oliphant, Vice President ServiceP.: 704.944.7400 MecklenburgEmp.: 120 Est.: 1996NAICS: 52 All other insurance related activitiesnewportgroup.comNewton-Conover City Schools605 N. Ashe Ave., Newton, NC 28658Dr. Barry Redmond, SuperintendentP.: 828.464.3191 CatawbaEmp.: 411 Est.: 1906 (H, R)NAICS: 61 Elementary & secondary schoolsnccs.k12.nc.usNGK Ceramics USA Inc.119 Mazeppa Rd., Mooresville, NC 28115Mr. Tony Asai, PresidentP.: 704.664.7000 IredellEmp.: 540 Est.: 1988 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Ceramic substrates for automotive/diesel catalytic convertersngk.co.jpNon-Core Business Solutions LLC6009 Kenley Ln., Charlotte, NC 28217Mr. John Ray, PresidentP.: 704.527.5422 MecklenburgEmp.: 254Est.: 1974 (H)NAICS: 56 Commercial janitorial servicessbminc.comNorandal USA Inc.1709 Jake Alexander Blvd. S, Salisbury, NC 28146Mr. Mike Eller, Plant ManagerP.: 704.633.6020 RowanEmp.: 180 Est.: 1965 (I, E)NAICS: 33 Aluminum sheet & foilnorandalusa.comNordstrom4400 Sharon Rd., Ste. 500, Charlotte, NC 28211Mr. Kenneth J. Ma, Store ManagerP.: 704.442.6000 MecklenburgEmp.: 300 Est.: 2004NAICS: 45 Department storenordstrom.comNorth American Lawn & Landscape Inc.4200 Performance Rd., Charlotte, NC 28214Mr. Doug Ehmann, CEOP.: 704.394.3300 MecklenburgEmp.: 200Est.: 1987 (H)NAICS: 56 Landscape maintenance & installationnalandscape.comNorth Carolina State Employees’Credit Union32 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Jerry Harmon, Branch ManagerP.: 704.376.9133 RegionalEmp.: 458 Est.: 1937NAICS: 52 State credit unionncsecu.orgNorth Carolina State Government600 E. Fourth St., 2nd Floor, Charlotte, NC 28202Mr. Pat McCrory, GovernorP.: 704.330.5290 RegionalEmp.: 7,684 Est.: 1789NAICS: 92 State governmentosp.state.nc.usNorth Highland Co.200 S. Tryon St., Ste. 1100, Charlotte, NC 28202Mr. Jim Arnold, VP & Local Office LeaderP.: 704.840.1800 MecklenburgEmp.: 140 Est.: 2001NAICS: 54 Technology consultingnorthhighland.comNorthern Tool & Equipment Co. Inc.1850 Banks Rd., Fort Mill, SC 29715Mr. Matt Klaren, DirectorP.: 803.547.2898 RegionalEmp.: 400 Est.: 1980 (I, E)NAICS: 44 Hand tools, power-driven, repair &maintenance servicesnortherntool.comNorthrop Grumman Corp.1201 Continental Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Michael Armocida, General ManagerP.: 704.588.2340 MecklenburgEmp.: 150 Est.: 1975 (I, E)NAICS: 33 Laser materials (rods)northropgrumman.comcharlottechamber.com Major Employers Directory 45

Northside Baptist Church333 Jeremiah Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28262Dr. Brian Boyles, PastorP.: 704.596.4856 MecklenburgEmp.: 112 Est.: 1954 (H, R)NAICS: 81 Religious organizationsnorthsidecharlotte.comNorthside Christian Academy333 Jeremiah Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28262Mr. Tony Fajardo, HeadmasterP.: 704.596.4856 MecklenburgEmp.: 107Est.: 1962 (H)NAICS: 61 Elementary & secondary schoolsncaknights.comNorthwestern Mutual Financial Network6235 Morrison Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28211Mr. Richard Worrell, Managing DirectorP.: 704.365.2014 MecklenburgEmp.: 133Est.: 1895 (R)NAICS: 52 Life insurancenorthwesternmutual.comNorton Door Controls3000 Hwy. 74 E., Monroe, NC 28112Mr. Dave Roberts, General ManagerP.: 704.233.4011 UnionEmp.: 200 Est.: 1957NAICS: 33 Door closers, locks & associatedhardwarenortondoorcontrols.comNovant Health200 Hawthorne Ln., Charlotte, NC 28204Mr. Harry L. Smith, Jr., President, Charlotte RegionP.: 704.384.4000 RegionalEmp.: 11,000Est.: 1903 (H)NAICS: 62 General medical & surgical hospitalnovanthealth.orgNSI Industries LLC9730 Northcross Center Ct., Huntersville, NC28078Mr. Axel Rasmussen, PresidentP.: 704.439.2420 MecklenburgEmp.: 150 Est.: 1980 (H, E)NAICS: 42 Electrical apparatus & equipmentmerchant wholesalersnsiindustries.comNursefinders of Charlotte131 Providence Rd., Charlotte, NC 28207Ms. Tracy Alston, DirectorP.: 704.335.7241 MecklenburgEmp.: 100 Est.: 1995NAICS: 56 Temporary nursing staffingnursefinders.comO’Charley’s Inc.9 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Tom O’lena, General ManagerP.: 704.588.2737 RegionalEmp.: 670 Est.: 1993NAICS: 72 Full-service restaurantsocharleys.comOdyssey Logistics & Technology Corp.4235 Southstream Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28217Mr. Russ Marky, Vice President OperationsP.: 704.529.6300 MecklenburgEmp.: 170 Est.: 2002NAICS: 48 Freight transportation arrangementodysseylogistics.comOerlikon Textile & Oerlikon Balzers8801 South Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Bob Sage, CEOP.: 704.554.0800 RegionalEmp.: 115Est.: 1954 (I)NAICS: 42 Textile machinery salesoerlikon.comOff Broadway Shoe Warehouse6 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Robert Ashmead, Store ManagerP.: 704.523.4480 RegionalEmp.: 102 Est.: 1984NAICS: 44 Shoe storesoffbroadwayshoes.comOffice Depot13 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Bill McDonald, Sales ManagerP.: 704.969.5565 RegionalEmp.: 347 Est.: 1995NAICS: 45 Office supplies, computers & softwareretail storesofficedepot.comOiles America Corp.4510 Enterprise Dr. NW, Concord, NC 28027Mr. Hiroshi Suda, PresidentP.: 704.784.4500 CabarrusEmp.: 163 Est.: 1976 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Automotive self-lubricating bearingsoiles.comOkuma America Inc.11900 Westhall Dr., Charlotte, NC 28278Mr. Jim King, PresidentP.: 704.588.7000 MecklenburgEmp.: 175 Est.: 1987 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Machine tool (metal cutting types)manufacturingokuma.comOld Dominion Freight Line3330 Stafford Dr., Charlotte, NC 28208Mr. Greg Killalea, General ManagerP.: 704.399.2251 RegionalEmp.: 131 Est.: 1934NAICS: 48 General freight trucking, longdistance,truckloadodfl.comOld Navy, The Gap, Banana Republic22 Locations in Charlotte RegionMs. Beth Scrimgeour, Store ManagerP.: 704.362.4110 RegionalEmp.: 974 Est.: 1989NAICS: 44 Family clothing storesgap.comOld North State Masonry LLC305 Industrial Dr., Ste. C, Matthews, NC 28105Mr. Joseph Anastasi, PresidentP.: 704.971.4060 MecklenburgEmp.: 214Est.: 2003 (H)NAICS: 23 Masonry, stone setting & other stoneworkoldnorthstatemasonry.comOldcastle BuildingEnvelope &Oldcastle Precast Inc.3 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Rick Peters, General ManagerP.: 803.366.5167 RegionalEmp.: 113 Est.: 1990NAICS: 32 Asphalt productsoldcastle.comOlde Knox Commons13825 Hunton Ln., Huntersville, NC 28078Ms. Linda Howard, OwnerP.: 704.897.2700 MecklenburgEmp.: 130Est.: 2007 (H)NAICS: 62 Nursing care facilitiesoldeknoxcommons.comOmahaSteakhouse4800 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28217Mr. Noel Murphy, Vice President OperationsP.: 704.529.1922 MecklenburgEmp.: 135NAICS: 72 Full-service restaurantsomahasteakhouse.comOmni Hotel Charlotte132 E. Trade St., Charlotte, NC 28202Mr. Charlie Kingston, General ManagerP.: 704.377.0400 MecklenburgEmp.: 200 Est.: 1977NAICS: 72 Hotel & motel operation (exceptcasinos)omnihotels.comOMNOVA Solutions Inc.2011 Rocky River Rd. N, Monroe, NC 28110Mr. Michael Stroup, Operations ManagerP.: 704.289.6441 RegionalEmp.: 345Est.: 1979 (I)NAICS: 32 Laminated wood grain papers & filmsomnova.comOn the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina4 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Lin Childers, General ManagerP.: 704.743.4565 RegionalEmp.: 287 Est.: 1996NAICS: 72 Full-service restaurantsontheborder.comOnin Group1420 Wilkesboro Hwy., Statesville, NC 28625Ms. Amanda Arthur, Office ManagerP.: 704.872.2444 IredellEmp.: 506 Est.: 2007NAICS: 56 Temporary employment servicesoninstaffing.com46Major Employers Directorycharlottechamber.com

Optical Experts Manufacturing Inc.8500 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Ray Zerrusen, PresidentP.: 704.504.1877 MecklenburgEmp.: 175Est.: 2000 (H)NAICS: 51 CD & DVD assembly, packaging &fulfillmentoemdisc.bizOracle Corp.15800 John J. Delaney Dr., Ste. 500Charlotte, NC 28277Ms. Pat Grchan, Office ManagerP.: 704.357.3155 MecklenburgEmp.: 185 Est.: 1996NAICS: 51 Software publishersoracle.comOrleans Homebuilders700 Forest Point Cir., Ste. 102Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Craig Smith, Division PresidentP.: 704.357.6632 MecklenburgEmp.: 100Est.: 1999 (H)NAICS: 23 New single-family housingconstructionorleanshomes.comOrthoCarolina4601 Park Rd., Ste. 250, Charlotte, NC 28209Dr. Daniel Murrey, CEOP.: 704.323.2000 RegionalEmp.: 1,100Est.: 2005 (H)NAICS: 62 Orthopedic clinicorthocarolina.comOtto Environmental SystemsNorth America Inc.12700 General Dr., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Steve Stradtman, CEOP.: 704.588.9191 MecklenburgEmp.: 170 Est.: 1993 (H, I, E)NAICS: 32 Fiber can, tube, drum & similarproducts manufacturingotto-usa.comOutback Steakhouse Inc.11 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Dennis Hood, Regional ManagerP.: 704.372.4499 RegionalEmp.: 682Est.: 1991 (H)NAICS: 72 Full-service restaurantsoutback.comOutsource Group, The13730 S. Point Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Bill Peters, Vice President Sales & MarketingP.: 704.941.6040 MecklenburgEmp.: 180 Est.: 1998NAICS: 56 Accounts receivable management &medical billingtheoutsourcegroup.comOvercash Gravel & Grading Inc.1150 Shelton Rd., Concord, NC 28027Mr. Ronald Overcash, PresidentP.: 704.788.1603 CabarrusEmp.: 125Est.: 1979 (H)NAICS: 23 Gravel & grading contractorsovercashgg.comOverhead Door Co.6600 W. W.T. Harris Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28269Mr. James Potts, PresidentP.: 704.887.3667 RegionalEmp.: 157Est.: 1961 (H)NAICS: 23 Garage doorsohdcharlotte.comOwens & Minor Inc.202 Commerce Blvd., Kings Mountain, NC 28086Mr. Jeff Watters, General ManagerP.: 704.730.8117 ClevelandEmp.: 120NAICS: 42 Medical, dental & hospital equipment& supplies merchant wholesalersowens-minor.comOzburn-Hessey Logistics LLC/OHL2203 Sherrill Dr., Statesville, NC 28625Mr. Tom Sides, Operations DirectorP.: 704.871.5710 RegionalEmp.: 143 Est.: 1951NAICS: 48 Freight transportation arrangementohlogistics.comP Kaufmann Inc.440 York Southern Rd., Fort Mill, SC 29715Mr. Donald Hamel, General ManagerP.: 803.548.1334 YorkEmp.: 100 Est.: 1988 (I, E)NAICS: 31 Fabric coating millsPackaging Corp. of America1302 N. Salisbury Ave., Salisbury, NC 28144Mr. Pete Ancenberger, General ManagerP.: 704.633.3611 RowanEmp.: 107 Est.: 1959NAICS: 32 Corrugated & solid fiber boxmanufacturingpackagingcorp.comPactiv Corp.314 Mooresville Blvd., Mooresville, NC 28115Mr. Wayne Brown, Plant ManagerP.: 704.660.6600 RegionalEmp.: 325 Est.: 1986 (I, E)NAICS: 32 Disposable food service productspactiv.comPalliative CareCenter and Hospice ofCatawba Valley3975 Robinson Rd., Newton, NC 28658Mr. David Clarke, PresidentP.: 828.466.0466 CatawbaEmp.: 228 Est.: 1979 (H, R)NAICS: 62 Palliative care & routine hospiceservicespchcv.orgPanera Bread11 Locations in Charlotte RegionMs. Nikki Miskow, General ManagerP.: 704.374.0581 RegionalEmp.: 330 Est.: 1981NAICS: 72 Limited-service restaurantspanerabread.comPapa John’s Pizza39 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Sean McMillan, Branch ManagerP.: 704.543.7171 RegionalEmp.: 658 Est.: 1992NAICS: 72 Limited-service restaurantspapajohns.comParagon Revenue Group Inc.216 Le Phillip Ct., Concord, NC 28025Mr. Jon McCall, CEOP.: 704.723.4200 CabarrusEmp.: 100Est.: 1997 (H)NAICS: 56 Collection agenciesparagonrevenuegroup.comPark Dansan113 W. 3rd Ave., Gastonia, NC 28052Mr. Eric Felker, PresidentP.: 704.864.4341 GastonEmp.: 100Est.: 2004 (H)NAICS: 56 Collection agenciesparkdansan.comPark Sterling Bank1043 E. Morehead St., Ste. 201Charlotte, NC 28204Mr. Jim Cherry, CEOP.: 704.716.2134 RegionalEmp.: 251Est.: 2006 (H)NAICS: 52 Commercial bankingparksterlingbank.comParkdale Mills Inc.531 Cotton Blossom Cir., Gastonia, NC 28054Mr. Anderson Warlick, CEOP.: 704.874.5000 RegionalEmp.: 1,000 Est.: 1916 (H, I, E)NAICS: 31 Yarn spinning millsparkdalemills.comParke Pointe Village3025 Chesbrough Blvd., Rock Hill, SC 29732Mr. James Petty, Executive DirectorP.: 803.327.4723 YorkEmp.: 140 Est.: 2001NAICS: 62 Skilled nursing careparkpointevillage.comParker Hannifin Corp.5 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. John Goodwin, Area ManagerP.: 704.730.2000 RegionalEmp.: 554 Est.: 1995 (I, E)NAICS: 33 Fluid power pump & motormanufacturingparker.comParker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP401 S. Tryon St., Ste. 3000, Charlotte, NC 28202Mr. William P. Farthing, Jr., Managing PartnerP.: 704.372.9000 MecklenburgEmp.: 225Est.: 1884 (H)NAICS: 54 Offices of lawyersparkerpoe.comcharlottechamber.com Major Employers Directory 47

Parks Chevrolet & Parks Chevroletat the Lake6441 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28213Ms. Sissy Parks, OwnerP.: 704.598.4000 MecklenburgEmp.: 225 Est.: 1992 (H, R)NAICS: 44 Automobile salesparkschevrolet.comParsons Environment & Infrastructure4701 Hedgemore Dr., Charlotte, NC 28209Mr. Brent Harvey, EVP, Business DevelopmentP.: 704.529.6246 MecklenburgEmp.: 552Est.: 1951 (H)NAICS: 54 Engineering & designparsons.comPartners Behavioral Health Management901 S. New Hope Rd., Gastonia, NC 28054Mr. Rhett Melton, CEOP.: 704.884.2501 RegionalEmp.: 125Est.: 2012 (H)NAICS: 62 Administration of public healthprograms specific to mental health developmentpartnersbhm.orgPartners In Care of the Carolinas1914 Brunswick Ave., Ste. 1-B, Charlotte, NC28207Ms. Sally Olin, OwnerP.: 704.554.9904 MecklenburgEmp.: 160 Est.: 2003 (H, R)NAICS: 62 Home health care servicespartnersincare-nc.comParty City8 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Jeffrey Peters, PresidentP.: 704.841.1370 RegionalEmp.: 154Est.: 1993 (H)NAICS: 45 Gift, novelty & souvenir storespartycity.comPass & Seymour/Legrand4515 Enterprise Dr. NW, Concord, NC 28027Mr. Jim Todd, Plant ManagerP.: 704.784.3800 RegionalEmp.: 625 Est.: 1890 (I, E)NAICS: 33 Manufacturing electrical wiring deviceslegrand.usPatrick Yarn Mills Inc.501 York Rd., Kings Mountain, NC 28086Mr. Gilbert Patrick, PresidentP.: 704.739.4119 ClevelandEmp.: 275 Est.: 1963 (H, R, I, E)NAICS: 31 Yarn spinning millspatrickyarns.comPatterson Farm Inc.3060 Millbridge Rd., China Grove, NC 28023Mr. Randall Patterson, PresidentP.: 704.857.5242 RowanEmp.: 104 Est.: 1919 (H, R)NAICS: 11 Other vegetable & melon farmingpattersonfarminc.comPaul Robert Chair Inc.266 Martin Luther King Dr., Taylorsville, NC 28681Mr. Paul R. Dickinson, PresidentP.: 828.632.7021 AlexanderEmp.: 138 Est.: 1983 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Upholstered household furnituremanufacturingpaulrobert.comPC Godfrey Inc.1816 Rozzelles Ferry Rd., Charlotte, NC 28208Mr. Charles Martin, PresidentP.: 704.334.8604 MecklenburgEmp.: 150Est.: 1929 (H)NAICS: 23 Commercial & institutional HVAC &plumbingPeak 108910 Lenox Pointe Dr., Ste. B, Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. David Jones, CEOP.: 704.264.1010 MecklenburgEmp.: 116Est.: 2000 (H)NAICS: 51 Wired telecommunications carrierspeak10.comPeak Resources830 Summit Crossing Pl., Gastonia, NC 28054Mr. Harold Nunn, PresidentP.: 704.869.9195 RegionalEmp.: 486Est.: 1999 (H)NAICS: 62 Nursing care facilitiespeakresourcesinc.comPelton & Crane11727 Fruehauf Dr., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Matt Reitjes, PresidentP.: 704.588.2126 MecklenburgEmp.: 400 Est.: 1955 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Dental equipment & suppliesmanufacturingpelton.netPeninsula Club, The19101 Peninsula Club Dr., Cornelius, NC 28031Mr. Colin Cage, General ManagerP.: 704.896.7080 MecklenburgEmp.: 150Est.: 1993 (H)NAICS: 71 Golf courses & country clubsthepeninsulaclub.comPenske Racing200 Penske Way, Mooresville, NC 28115Mr. Tim Cindric, PresidentP.: 704.664.2300 IredellEmp.: 400Est.: 1986 (H)NAICS: 71 Racing teamspenskeracing.comPeoples Bank & Banco de la Gente518 W. C St., Newton, NC 28658Mr. Tony Wolfe, CEOP.: 828.464.5620 RegionalEmp.: 247Est.: 1912 (H)NAICS: 52 State commercial bankpeoplesbanknc.comPep Boys5 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Jason Korbus, Store ManagerP.: 803.324.1980 RegionalEmp.: 109Est.: 1988 (I)NAICS: 44 Automobile parts & supply storepepboys.comPepsi Beverages Co.2820 South Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28209Mr. Les Ward, Regional Sales ManagerP.: 704.523.6761 RegionalEmp.: 270 Est.: 1999 (I, E)NAICS: 31 Bottled & canned soft drinkspepsico.comPepsi-Cola Bottling Co. of Hickory2401 14th Avenue Cir. NW, Hickory, NC 28601Mr. James Teeter, PresidentP.: 828.322.8090 CatawbaEmp.: 140 Est.: 1953 (H, I, E)NAICS: 31 Bottled & canned soft drinkspbg.comPerdue Farms Inc.862 Harris St. NW, Concord, NC 28025Mr. Kevin Arlin, Operations DirectorP.: 704.789.2400 RegionalEmp.: 400Est.: 1995 (E)NAICS: 31 Poultry processing (frozen) cook plantperdue.comPerfect Fit Industries LLC8501 Tower Point Dr., Charlotte, NC 28227Mr. Marc Schechter, CEOP.: 704.815.2200 RegionalEmp.: 170Est.: 1942 (H)NAICS: 31 Bedroom furnishingspfisleep.comPerformance Fibers Inc.16905 Northcross Dr., Ste. 300Huntersville, NC 28078Mr. Richard Brown, CEOP.: 704.765.3700 RegionalEmp.: 571Est.: 2004 (H)NAICS: 42 Other miscellaneous nondurable goodsmerchant wholesalersperformancefibers.comPerformance Foodservice543 12th St. Dr. NW, Hickory, NC 28601Mr. Tom Dooley, Vice President ManagerP.: 828.725.4500 CatawbaEmp.: 500 Est.: 2012NAICS: 42 General line grocery merchantwholesalerspfgc.comPerformance Friction Corp.83 Carbon Metallic Hwy., Clover, SC 29710Mr. Donald Burgoon, PresidentP.: 800.521.8874 YorkEmp.: 200 Est.: 1953 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Brake pads, rotors & calipersperformancefriction.com48Major Employers Directorycharlottechamber.com

Petro Express & Kangaroo Express69 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Ricardo Guido, Store ManagerP.: 704.523.5379 RegionalEmp.: 530Est.: 1985 (I)NAICS: 44 Gasoline stations with conveniencestoresthepantry.comPetSmart9 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Michael Manwarren, Store ManagerP.: 704.523.0132 RegionalEmp.: 258 Est.: 1993NAICS: 45 Pet & pet supplies storespetsmart.comPF Chang’s China Bistro6809 Phillips Place Ct., Ste. F, Charlotte, NC28210Mr. Paul Desseyn, General ManagerP.: 704.552.6644 MecklenburgEmp.: 120Est.: 1997 (R)NAICS: 72 Full-service restaurantspfchangs.comPfeiffer University48380 US Hwy. 52 N, Misenheimer, NC 28109Mr. Michael Miller, PresidentP.: 704.463.1360 RegionalEmp.: 240Est.: 1885 (H)NAICS: 61 Colleges, universities & professionalschoolspfeiffer.eduPFG Customized Distribution1441 Fire Tower Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29730Mr. Robert Provalenko, General ManagerP.: 803.366.6399 YorkEmp.: 150 Est.: 2002NAICS: 42 Other grocery & related productsmerchant wholesalerspfgcdc.comPharr Yarns LLC100 Main St., McAdenville, NC 28110Mr. Joseph Carstarphen, CEOP.: 704.824.3551 RegionalEmp.: 1,292 Est.: 1939 (H, I, E)NAICS: 31 Yarn spinning millspharryarns.comPhysicians Choice Laboratory Services300 Westinghouse Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273Dr. John Billy Gentry, Laboratory DirectorP.: 704.900.2927 MecklenburgEmp.: 100(H)NAICS: 62 Medical laboratoriespclabservices.comPiedmont Behavioral Healthcare4855 Milestone Ave., Kannapolis, NC 28081Ms. Pam Shipman, CEOP.: 704.939.7700 CabarrusEmp.: 165 Est.: 1967 (H, R)NAICS: 62 Outpatient mental health & substanceabuse centerspbhsolutions.orgPiedmont HealthCare650 Signal Hill Dr. Ext., Statesville, NC 28625Ms. Kristi Glover, Chief Operating OfficerP.: 704.873.4277 IredellEmp.: 700 Est.: 1996 (H, R)NAICS: 62 Multi-specialty medical group practicepiedmonthealthcare.comPiedmont Medical Center222 S. Herlong Ave., Rock Hill, SC 29732Mr. Bill Masterson, CEOP.: 803.329.1234 YorkEmp.: 1,400 Est.: 1983NAICS: 62 Acute care hospital, emergencymedical services, outpatient carepiedmontmedicalcenter.comPiedmont Natural Gas4720 Piedmont Row Dr., Charlotte, NC 28210Mr. Thomas Skains, CEOP.: 704.364.3120 RegionalEmp.: 710Est.: 1951 (H)NAICS: 22 Natural gas distributionpiedmontng.comPiedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology959 Cox Rd., Gastonia, NC 28054Ms. Kristy Case, Office ManagerP.: 704.866.7576 RegionalEmp.: 140Est.: 1994 (H)NAICS: 62 Plastic surgery & dermatology practiceppsd.comPier 1 Imports8 Locations in Charlotte RegionMs. Susan Morrison, Store ManagerP.: 704.894.9397 RegionalEmp.: 117 Est.: 1962NAICS: 44 All other home furnishing storespier1.comPike Electric Corp.10101 Claude Freeman Dr., Ste. 100WCharlotte, NC 28262Mr. Jim Hicks, PresidentP.: 704.510.3700 MecklenburgEmp.: 160Est.: 2004 (R)NAICS: 23 Designs, constructs & maintains powertransmission & distribution systemspike.comPilgrim’s Pride5901 Hwy. 74 E, Marshville, NC 28103Mr. Kevin Hurst, Plant ManagerP.: 704.624.2171 RegionalEmp.: 590Est.: 1946 (E)NAICS: 31 Poultry processingpilgrimspride.comPines at Davidson, The400 Avinger Ln., Davidson, NC 28036Mr. Edgar Muller, Executive DirectorP.: 704.896.1100 MecklenburgEmp.: 175Est.: 1983 (H)NAICS: 62 Continuing care retirementcommunitiesthepinesatdavidson.orgPitney Bowes Presort Services9015 Air Park Rd. W, Ste. A, Charlotte, NC 28214Mr. John Szozda, General ManagerP.: 704.391.1229 MecklenburgEmp.: 120 Est.: 1995NAICS: 56 Mail presorting servicespbpresortservices.comPizza Hut, Taco Bell, Kentucky Fried Chicken& Long John Silvers94 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Mike Langvardt, General ManagerP.: 704.289.1024 RegionalEmp.: 2,213 Est.: 1952NAICS: 72 Limited-service restaurantsyum.comPlantation Estates733 Plantation Estates Dr., Matthews, NC 28105Mr. Steve Messer, Executive DirectorP.: 704.845.5900 MecklenburgEmp.: 300 Est.: 2001NAICS: 62 Senior retirement communityactsretirement.orgPlastic Packaging Inc.1246 Main Ave. SE, Hickory, NC 28602Mr. Mark Coffey, PresidentP.: 828.328.2466 CatawbaEmp.: 185 Est.: 1921 (H, I, E)NAICS: 32 Plastics bag manufacturingppi-hky.comPNC Bank200 Providence Rd., Ste. 300, Charlotte, NC28207Mr. Robert Chesney, Senior Vice PresidentP.: 704.686.1444 RegionalEmp.: 240Est.: 2012 (H)NAICS: 52 Commercial bankingpnc.comPneumafil Corp.4500 Chesapeake Dr., Charlotte, NC 28216Mr. Ken Smith, Vice PresidentP.: 704.399.7441 MecklenburgEmp.: 135Est.: 1998 (H)NAICS: 33 Metal fabrication & metal militarycabinetspneumafil.comPolyester Fibers & Cumulus Fibers1820 Evans St. NE, Conover, NC 28613Mr. Charles Adams, CEOP.: 828.459.7064 RegionalEmp.: 194 Est.: 2005 (H, I, E)NAICS: 32 Non-cellulosic organic fibermanufacturingpoly-fibers.comPolymer Group Inc.9335 Harris Corners Pkwy., Ste. 300Charlotte, NC 28269Ms. Veronica Hagen, CEOP.: 704.697.5100 RegionalEmp.: 277 Est.: 2006 (H, I, E)NAICS: 31 Nonwoven fabric millspolymergroupinc.comcharlottechamber.com Major Employers Directory 49

Polypore International Inc.11430 N. Community House Rd., Ste. 350Charlotte, NC 28277Mr. Robert Toth, CEOP.: 704.587.8409 MecklenburgEmp.: 200 Est.: 2004 (H, R, I, E)NAICS: 32 Medical filter productspolypore.netPorter’s Fabrications1111 Oates Rd., Bessemer City, NC 28016Mr. Charles Saleh, CEOP.: 704.864.1313 GastonEmp.: 170 Est.: 1964 (H, R)NAICS: 33 Sheet metal fabrication, stampings &laser cuttingportersfab.comPositec USA Inc.10130 Perimeter Pkwy., Ste. 300Charlotte, NC 28216Mr. Tom Duncan, PresidentP.: 704.599.3711 MecklenburgEmp.: 175Est.: 2006 (H)NAICS: 42 Industrial machinery & equipmentmerchant wholesalerspositectoolgroup.comPossehl Connector Services Inc.445 Bryant Blvd., Rock Hill, SC 29732Mr. Rob Boyer, PresidentP.: 803.366.8316 YorkEmp.: 100Est.: 1987 (H)NAICS: 33 Electroplating, plating, polishing,anodizing & coloringpossehlconnector.comPowerWorks Electric160 Gasoline Alley, Mooresville, NC 28117Mr. Al Fiore, CEOP.: 704.235.3232 IredellEmp.: 125Est.: 2007 (H)NAICS: 23 Electrical contractorspowerworkselectric.comPPG Industries940 Washburn Switch Rd., Shelby, NC 28150Mr. Greg McInnis, Plant ManagerP.: 704.434.2261 RegionalEmp.: 553 Est.: 1996 (I, E)NAICS: 32 Pressed & blown glass & glasswaremanufacturingppg.comPratt Industries USA Inc. CorrugatingDivision185 Deer Ridge Ln., Statesville, NC 28625Mr. William Lefler, Vice President ManagerP.: 704.878.6615 IredellEmp.: 250 Est.: 1987NAICS: 32 Corrugated board & boxesprattindustries.comPrecedent Furniture1425 Smyre Farm Rd., Newton, NC 28658Mr. Woody Williams, CEOP.: 828.465.0844 CatawbaEmp.: 140Est.: 1983 (E)NAICS: 33 Upholstered household furnituremanufacturingprecedent-furniture.comPreferred Electric Co.4113 Yancey Rd., Charlotte, NC 28217Mr. Terry Lette, PresidentP.: 704.347.0446 MecklenburgEmp.: 282Est.: 1984 (H)NAICS: 23 Commercial electrical contractingpeci-elect.comPreformed Line Products Co.1700 Woodhurst Ln., Albemarle, NC 28001Mr. John Ziebarth, Plant ManagerP.: 704.983.6161 StanlyEmp.: 155 Est.: 1947 (I, E)NAICS: 33 Power line hardware manufacturingpreformed.comPreGel America Inc.4450 Fartune Ave. NW, Concord, NC 28027Mr. Marco Casol, CEOP.: 704.707.0300 CabarrusEmp.: 100 Est.: 1967NAICS: 42 Other grocery & related productsmerchant wholesalerspregelamerica.comPremier Healthcare Alliance13034 Ballantyne Corporate Pl.Charlotte, NC 28277Ms. Susan DeVore, CEOP.: 704.816.3300 MecklenburgEmp.: 900Est.: 1996 (H)NAICS: 54 Health care management & consultingservicespremierinc.comPremiere Fibers10056 US Hwy. 52 N, Ansonville, NC 28007Mr. John Amirtharaj, PresidentP.: 704.826.8321 AnsonEmp.: 150Est.: 1969 (H)NAICS: 31 Thread millspremierefibers.comPrestige Farms7120 Orr Rd., Charlotte, NC 28213Mr. Edward Thompson, PresidentP.: 704.596.2824 MecklenburgEmp.: 198 Est.: 1960 (H, E)NAICS: 31 Poultry processingprestigefarms.comPrice Brothers Inc.10338 John Price Rd., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Bob Price, PresidentP.: 704.588.6110 MecklenburgEmp.: 175Est.: 1977 (H)NAICS: 23 Plumbing contractorpricebrothersinc.comPricewaterhouseCoopers LLP214 N. Tryon St., Ste. 3600, Charlotte, NC 28202Mr. Matt Kosmicki, Managing PartnerP.: 704.344.7500 MecklenburgEmp.: 534 Est.: 1960NAICS: 54 Offices of certified public accountantspwc.comPrimary PhysicianCare1515 Mockingbird Ln., 3rd FloorCharlotte, NC 28209Mr. David Tate, Chairman & CEOP.: 704.523.2758 MecklenburgEmp.: 150Est.: 1977 (H)NAICS: 52 Third party administration of insurance& pension fundsprimarypc.comPrinciple Solutions Group201 S. Tryon St., Ste. 1150, Charlotte, NC 28202Mr. Todd Butler, Branch ManagerP.: 704.247.9200 MecklenburgEmp.: 167 Est.: 2008NAICS: 54 Technology consultingprinciplesolutions.comProcter & Gamble Co., The13925 Ballantyne Corporate Pl., Ste. 350Charlotte, NC 28277Ms. Samantha Lankford, AdministratorP.: 704.540.6747 MecklenburgEmp.: 150 Est.: 1837NAICS: 42 Drugs & druggists’ sundries merchantwholesalerspg.comProfessional Knitting1203 Old North Main St., Lake Wylie, SC 29710Mr. Keith McCarter, OwnerP.: 803.222.2662 YorkEmp.: 100Est.: 1988 (H)NAICS: 31 Unfinished knit clothProLogix Distribution Services1962 Highway 160 W., Ste. 102Fort Mill, SC 29708Mr. Mark Krekeler, Regional DirectorP.: 803.802.8630 YorkEmp.: 140 Est.: 2006NAICS: 42 Book, periodical & newspapermerchant wholesalersprologix.caProvidence Country Club6001 Providence Country Club Dr.Charlotte, NC 28277Mr. Howard Murphy, General ManagerP.: 704.846.8475 MecklenburgEmp.: 120Est.: 1989 (H)NAICS: 71 Golf courses & country clubsprovidencecc.comProvidence Day School5800 Sardis Rd., Charlotte, NC 28270Dr. Glyn Cowlishaw, HeadmasterP.: 704.887.6000 MecklenburgEmp.: 285Est.: 1970 (H)NAICS: 61 Elementary & secondary schoolsprovidenceday.orgPrudential Carolinas Realty6 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Donnie Cann, OwnerP.: 704.865.2341 RegionalEmp.: 200 Est.: 1980NAICS: 53 Offices of real estate agents & brokersprucarolinas.com50Major Employers Directorycharlottechamber.com

PSNC Energy800 Gaston Rd., Stes. A & B, Gastonia, NC 28056Mr. Rusty Harris, PresidentP.: 704.864.6731 GastonEmp.: 300 Est.: 1938 (H, R)NAICS: 22 Natural gas distributionpsncenergy.comPublix2 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Ken Terry, Store ManagerP.: 803.548.7900 RegionalEmp.: 250 Est.: 2012NAICS: 44 Retail grocery storepublix.comQdoba Mexican Grill9 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Tom Lewison, PresidentP.: 704.731.8485 RegionalEmp.: 140Est.: 2008 (H)NAICS: 72 Limited-service restaurantsqdoba.comQuaker Steak & Lube2 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Scott Bines, General ManagerP.: 704.979.5823 RegionalEmp.: 185 Est.: 2011NAICS: 72 Full-service restaurantsquakersteakandlube.comQualitest Pharmaceuticals3241 Woodpark Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28206Mr. Greg Barnard, Plant ManagerP.: 704.596.0516 MecklenburgEmp.: 400 Est.: 1985 (I, E)NAICS: 32 Pharmaceutical preparationmanufacturingqualitestrx.comQuality Health Care Services11535 Carmel Commons Blvd., Ste. 105Charlotte, NC 28226Ms. Amy Wilson, PresidentP.: 704.319.2277 MecklenburgEmp.: 150 Est.: 1992 (H, R)NAICS: 62 Home health care staffing, RNs, LPNs& CNAsqhcs.comQuality Sprinkler Co., Inc.10301 Old Concord Rd., Charlotte, NC 28213Mr. Robert Kluttz, PresidentP.: 704.549.8220 MecklenburgEmp.: 100Est.: 1977 (H)NAICS: 33 Sprinkler systems, automatic fire,manufacturingqualitysprinkler.comQueen’s Landing — Catawba QueenRiverboat and Lady of the Lake1459 River Hwy., Mooresville, NC 28117Mr. Jack Williams, OwnerP.: 704.663.2628 IredellEmp.: 190Est.: 1990 (H)NAICS: 72 Full-service restaurantsqueenslanding.comQueens University of Charlotte1900 Selwyn Ave., Charlotte, NC 28274Dr. Pamela Davies, PresidentP.: 704.337.2200 MecklenburgEmp.: 402Est.: 1857 (H)NAICS: 61 Universityqueens.eduQuicken Loans Mortgage Services6135 Park South Dr., Ste. 200Charlotte, NC 28210Mr. Tod Highfield, Vice PresidentP.: 704.364.0624 MecklenburgEmp.: 120 Est.: 2010NAICS: 52 Mortgage bankingqlmortgageservices.comQuiznos22 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Danny Anthony, Franchise OwnerP.: 704.563.6343 RegionalEmp.: 100 Est.: 2003NAICS: 72 Limited-service restaurantsquiznos.comR + L Carriers Inc.175 Pine Ridge Rd., China Grove, NC 28023Mr. Steve Ford, Branch ManagerP.: 704.855.4211 RowanEmp.: 150 Est.: 1965NAICS: 48 General freight trucking, longdistance,truckloadgorlc.comR-Anell Housing Group LLC235 Anthony Grove Rd., Crouse, NC 28033Mr. Dennis Jones, CEOP.: 704.445.9610 GastonEmp.: 105Est.: 1972 (H)NAICS: 32 Prefabricated wood buildingmanufacturingr-anell.comRack Room Shoes8310 Technology Dr., Charlotte, NC 28262Mr. Rick Brown, Chief Operating OfficerP.: 704.501.4777 RegionalEmp.: 284 Est.: 1949 (H, I)NAICS: 44 Retail shoes & accessoriesrackroomshoes.comRadioShack34 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Andy Rubin, Regional ManagerP.: 704.527.3472 RegionalEmp.: 201 Est.: 1963 (H, I, E)NAICS: 44 Electronics storeradioshack.comRaintree Country Club8600 Raintree Ln., Charlotte, NC 28277Mr. Jim Troutman, General ManagerP.: 704.542.8150 MecklenburgEmp.: 125Est.: 1971 (H)NAICS: 71 Golf courses & country clubsraintreecountryclub.orgRandolph & Son Builders Inc.1010 Culp Rd., Pineville, NC 28134Mr. Ray Randolph, PresidentP.: 704.588.7116 MecklenburgEmp.: 100Est.: 1986 (H)NAICS: 23 Commercial & institutional buildingconstructionrandolphbuilders.comRandstad4600 Park Rd., Ste. 103, Charlotte, NC 28209Mr. Cliff Sweet, Branch ManagerP.: 704.525.1812 MecklenburgEmp.: 525Est.: 1963 (R)NAICS: 56 Employment placement agenciesus.randstad.comRandy Marion Auto Group220 W. Plaza Dr., Mooresville, NC 28117Mr. Randy Marion, OwnerP.: 704.664.3303 RegionalEmp.: 155Est.: 1992 (H)NAICS: 44 New car dealersrandymarion.comRaymond James Financial Services Inc.37 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Dean Williamson, Branch ManagerP.: 704.892.1012 RegionalEmp.: 111 Est.: 1984NAICS: 52 Financial services - investment &financial planningraymondjames.comRazzoo’s Cajun Cafe8011 Concord Mills Blvd., Concord, NC 28027Mr. Scott Dowd, General ManagerP.: 704.979.0222 CabarrusEmp.: 110 Est.: 2007NAICS: 72 Full-service restaurantsrazzoos.comRE/MAX Realty15 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Hadi Atri, Chief Operating OfficerP.: 704.405.8800 RegionalEmp.: 250 Est.: 1991NAICS: 53 Offices of real estate agents & brokerscharlotteproperty.comRea Contracting6135 Park South Dr., Ste. 400, Charlotte, NC28210Mr. David Rankin, Regional Vice PresidentP.: 704.553.6500 RegionalEmp.: 107Est.: 1937 (H)NAICS: 32 Asphalt paving mixture & blockmanufacturingreacontract.comReady Mixed Concrete Co.2289 Salisbury Hwy., Statesville, NC 28677Ms. Melissa Swanson, Regional ManagerP.: 704.872.5901 RegionalEmp.: 100Est.: 1946 (H)NAICS: 32 Ready-mix concrete manufacturingrmcc.comcharlottechamber.com Major Employers Directory 51

Red Lobster, Olive Garden, LongHornSteakhouse & Capital Grille21 Locations in Charlotte RegionMs. Brenda Le, General ManagerP.: 803.980.0125 RegionalEmp.: 1,760 Est.: 1972NAICS: 72 Full-service restaurantsdarden.comRed Robin4 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Melvin Cochran, General ManagerP.: 704.971.2060 RegionalEmp.: 250NAICS: 72 Limited-service restaurantsredrobin.comRed Valve Company1205 Isley Rd., Gastonia, NC 28052Mr. Ben Payne, General ManagerP.: 704.864.5717 GastonEmp.: 110 Est.: 2003 (I, E)NAICS: 33 Valve componentsredvalve.comRed Ventures LLC1101 521 Corporate Center Dr., Fort Mill, SC29707Mr. Ric Elias, CEOP.: 704.971.2300 LancasterEmp.: 1,000Est.: 2000 (H)NAICS: 54 Marketing consulting servicesredventures.comRegal Entertainment Group9 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Rolland Smith, General ManagerP.: 803.980.8181 RegionalEmp.: 245 Est.: 1988NAICS: 51 Motion picture theatersregalcinemas.comRental Uniform Service Inc.1203 N. Barkley Rd., Statesville, NC 28677Mr. Danny Lawrence, CEOP.: 704.872.2718 IredellEmp.: 190Est.: 1949 (H)NAICS: 81 Industrial uniform launderers & rentalrentaluniform.comResCare Homecare9 Locations in Charlotte RegionDr. Iris Boyd, Northeast Regional QA DirectorP.: 704.559.8125 RegionalEmp.: 576 Est.: 1984NAICS: 62 Home health care servicesrescarehomecare.comResolute Forest Products5300 Cureton Ferry Rd., Catawba, SC 29704Mr. Allen Sanders, Vice President ManagerP.: 803.981.8000 YorkEmp.: 850 Est.: 1959 (I, E)NAICS: 32 Coated & laminated papermanufacturingresolutefp.comRHA Health Services12 Locations in Charlotte RegionMs. Melissa Rivera, AdministratorP.: 704.545.7200 RegionalEmp.: 539 Est.: 1986NAICS: 62 Vocational rehabilitation servicesrhahealthservices.orgRichard Petty Driving Experience6022 Victory Ln., Concord, NC 28027Mr. Brian Flynn, CEOP.: 704.455.9443 CabarrusEmp.: 100Est.: 1994 (H)NAICS: 61 Race driving school - motorsportsentertainmentdrivepetty.comRICO Industries Inc.1028 Heath Springs Industrial Rd.Heath Springs, SC 29058Mr. Tim Sanborn, Plant ManagerP.: 803.273.4700 LancasterEmp.: 140 Est.: 1989NAICS: 33 Sporting & athletic goodsmanufacturingricoinc.comRicoh Americas2550 W. Tyvola Rd., Ste. 410, Charlotte, NC 28217Mr. Bob Brock, Regional ManagerP.: 704.227.7700 RegionalEmp.: 100 Est.: 1984 (H, I, E)NAICS: 42 Office equipment merchantwholesalersricoh-usa.comRite Aid Corp.60 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Eric Hungarter, Operations ManagerP.: 704.371.3600 RegionalEmp.: 1,319 Est.: 1922NAICS: 44 Pharmacies & drug storesriteaid.comRiver Valley Animal Foods501 Sheffield Rd., Harmony, NC 28634Mr. Gregg Wilkstrom, Plant ManagerP.: 704.546.2602 IredellEmp.: 118 Est.: 1950 (I, E)NAICS: 31 Other animal food manufacturingtyson.comRobert Abbey Inc.3166 Main Ave. SE, Hickory, NC 28602Mr. Ken Wilkinson, PresidentP.: 828.322.3480 CatawbaEmp.: 120 Est.: 1953 (H, E)NAICS: 33 Residential electric lighting fixturemanufacturingrobertabbey.comRobert Bosch Tool Corp.1980 Indian Creek Rd., Lincolnton, NC 28092Mr. David Lee, DirectorP.: 704.735.7464 LincolnEmp.: 183 Est.: 1948NAICS: 42 Hardware merchant wholesalersboschtools.comRobert Half International & RobertHalf Technology201 S. College St., Ste. 2200Charlotte, NC 28244Ms. Katherine Spencer Lee, Regional PresidentP.: 704.339.0550 MecklenburgEmp.: 2000 Est.: 1986NAICS: 56 Specialized permanent & temporaryplacement organizationrhi.comRobinson Bradshaw & Hinson PA101 N. Tryon St., Ste. 1900, Charlotte, NC 28246Mr. Robert Griffin, Managing PartnerP.: 704.377.2536 RegionalEmp.: 260Est.: 1960 (H)NAICS: 54 Offices of lawyersrbh.comRochling Engineering Plastics903 Gastonia Technology Pkwy., Dallas, NC 28034Mr. Lewis Carter, PresidentP.: 704.922.7814 GastonEmp.: 160Est.: 1958 (H)NAICS: 33 Plastic products manufacturingroechling-plastics.usRock Barn Golf & Spa LLC3791 Club House Dr. NE, Conover, NC 28613Mr. Gavin Arsenault, Vice President ManagerP.: 828.459.1125 CatawbaEmp.: 200Est.: 1997 (H)NAICS: 71 Semi-private sports club & golf courserockbarn.comRock Hill Schools660 N. Anderson Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29731Mr. John Taylor, Interim SuperintendentP.: 803.981.1000 YorkEmp.: 2,300 Est.: 1898 (H, R)NAICS: 61 Elementary & secondary schoolsrock-hill.k12.sc.usRockTenn Co.214 Conover Blvd. E, Conover, NC 28613Mr. Kurt Wartner, General ManagerP.: 828.464.5560 RegionalEmp.: 484Est.: 1962 (E)NAICS: 32 Corrugated & solid fiber boxmanufacturingrocktenn.comRockwood Lithium348 Holiday Inn Rd., Kings Mountain, NC 28086Mr. John Mitchell, PresidentP.: 704.739.2501 ClevelandEmp.: 130 Est.: 1956 (H, I, E)NAICS: 32 Lithium compoundsrockwoodlithium.comRodgers Builders, Inc.5701 N. Sharon Amity Rd., Charlotte, NC 28215Ms. Pat Rodgers, President & CEOP.: 704.537.6044 MecklenburgEmp.: 190 Est.: 1963 (H, R)NAICS: 23 Commercial & institutionalconstructionrodgersbuilders.com52Major Employers Directorycharlottechamber.com

Rogers, Townsend & Thomas, PC2550 W. Tyvola Rd., Ste. 520, Charlotte, NC 28217Mr. Matthew McKee, AttorneyP.: 704.442.9500 MecklenburgEmp.: 125 Est.: 1910NAICS: 54 Offices of lawyersrtt-law.comRoman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte1123 S. Church St., Charlotte, NC 28203Rev. Peter Jugis, BishopP.: 704.370.6299 MecklenburgEmp.: 115Est.: 1920 (H)NAICS: 81 Religious organizationscharlottediocese.orgRomano’s Macaroni Grill2 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. David Loveland, General ManagerP.: 704.841.2511 MecklenburgEmp.: 160 Est.: 1988NAICS: 72 Full-service restaurantsmacaronigrill.comRomarco Minerals Inc.7283 Haile Gold Mine Rd., Kershaw, SC 29067Mr. David Thomas, Vice President OperationsP.: 803.475.1220 LancasterEmp.: 125 Est.: 1820NAICS: 33 Primary smelting & refining ofnonferrous metalromarco.comRooms To Go2730 Queen City Dr., Charlotte, NC 28208Mr. Malcolm Nightingale, General ManagerP.: 704.393.9077 RegionalEmp.: 1,108 Est.: 1996NAICS: 44 Retail furniture storeroomstogo.comRooster’s Wood-Fired Grill2 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Jim Noble, OwnerP.: 704.366.8688 MecklenburgEmp.: 150 Est.: 2006 (H, R)NAICS: 72 Full-service restaurantsroosterskitchen.comRose International10130 Perimeter Pkwy., Ste. 160Charlotte, NC 28216Ms. Sue Bhatia, CEOP.: 636.812.4000 MecklenburgEmp.: 555 Est.: 2010NAICS: 56 IT staffingroseint.comRoss Dress For Less1000 Retail Dr., Fort Mill, SC 29715Mr. Jeff Young, Vice President ManagerP.: 803.396.2200 RegionalEmp.: 1,704 Est.: 2002NAICS: 44 Family clothing storesrossstores.comRoundPoint Financial Group Inc.5032 Parkway Plaza Blvd., Ste. 200Charlotte, NC 28217Mr. Kevin Brungardt, CEOP.: 704.426.8800 MecklenburgEmp.: 300NAICS: 52 Mortgage bankingroundpointmortgage.comEst.: 2007 (H)Roush Fenway Racing4600 Roush Pl. NW, Concord, NC 28027Mr. Steve Newmark, PresidentP.: 704.720.4600 CabarrusEmp.: 330Est.: 2003 (H)NAICS: 71 Race teamroushfenway.comRoush Yates Engines297 Rolling Hill Rd., Mooresville, NC 28117Mr. Doug Yates, CEOP.: 704.799.6216 IredellEmp.: 208 Est.: 2003 (H, R, I, E)NAICS: 33 Racing enginesroushyates.comRowan County130 W. Innes St., Salisbury, NC 28144Mr. Gary Page, County ManagerP.: 704.216.8180 RowanEmp.: 1,089Est.: 1753 (H)NAICS: 92 County governmentrowancountync.govRowan-Cabarrus Community College1333 Jake Alexander Blvd., Salisbury, NC 28146Dr. Carol Spalding, PresidentP.: 704.637.0760 RowanEmp.: 567 Est.: 1991 (H, R)NAICS: 61 Community collegerccc.eduRowan-Salisbury Schools314 N. Ellis St., Salisbury, NC 28144Dr. Judy Grissom, SuperintendentP.: 704.636.7500 RowanEmp.: 3,000 Est.: 1989 (H, R)NAICS: 61 Elementary & secondary schoolsrss.k12.nc.usRoyale Comfort Seating Inc.140 Alspaugh Dam Rd., Taylorsville, NC 28681Mr. Clyde Goble, PresidentP.: 828.632.2865 AlexanderEmp.: 100Est.: 1987 (H)NAICS: 31 Pillows & cushionsRR Donnelley5 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Mark Koenig, Vice President OperationsP.: 704.889.5800 MecklenburgEmp.: 242 Est.: 1999 (R, E)NAICS: 32 Commercial printingrrdonnelley.comRSC Chemical Solutions, a Division ofRadiator Specialty Co.600 Radiator Rd., Indian Trail, NC 28079Mr. John Huber, CEOP.: 704.821.7643 UnionEmp.: 137 Est.: 1924 (H, I, E)NAICS: 32 Manufactures automotive & industrialcleaners, degreasers & lubricantsrscbrands.comRSI Home Products838 Lincoln County Pkwy., Lincolnton, NC 28092Mr. Robert Hunter, Vice President ManufacturingP.: 828.428.1963 LincolnEmp.: 850 Est.: 1998 (I, E)NAICS: 32 Marble vanity tops & bathroomcabinetryrsiholdingcorp.comRubbermaid Consumer8900 N. Pointe Executive Park Dr.Huntersville, NC 28078Mr. Jeff Hohler, PresidentP.: 704.987.6100 MecklenburgEmp.: 225 Est.: 2004 (I, E)NAICS: 32 All other plastics productmanufacturingrubbermaid.comRush Truck Center133 Ameron Dr., Charlotte, NC 28206Mr. Gene Goode, General ManagerP.: 704.597.9990 MecklenburgEmp.: 232Est.: 1965 (R)NAICS: 81 Automotive repairrushtruckcenters.comRuth’s Chris Steakhouse2 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Joe Lazar, General ManagerP.: 704.338.9444 MecklenburgEmp.: 132Est.: 2005 (R)NAICS: 72 Full-service restaurantsruths-chris.comRutland Plastics Technologies Inc.10021 Rodney St., Pineville, NC 28134Mr. Hal Crownover, CEOP.: 704.553.0046 MecklenburgEmp.: 106 Est.: 1962 (H, R, I, E)NAICS: 32 Plastisol coating compoundsmanufacturingrutlandinc.comRyan Homes10710 Sikes Pl., Ste. 250, Charlotte, NC 28277Mr. Jeff Cargnel, Regional ManagerP.: 704.815.3500 MecklenburgEmp.: 350 Est.: 1978 (H, R)NAICS: 23 New single-family housingconstructionryanhomes.comRyder Integrated Logistics3 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Pat Tavolacci, Branch ManagerP.: 704.587.3051 RegionalEmp.: 122 Est.: 1955NAICS: 53 Truck leasing & rental, finance leasing,control logistics & transportationryder.comcharlottechamber.com Major Employers Directory 53

Ryerson Inc.5435 Hovis Rd., Charlotte, NC 28208Mr. Mike Blasius, General ManagerP.: 704.588.3380 MecklenburgEmp.: 100 Est.: 1917NAICS: 42 Metal service centers & other metalmerchant wholesalersryerson.comRyland Homes3600 Arco Corporate Dr., Ste. 200Charlotte, NC 28273Ms. Krista Long, Vice President Sales & MarketingP.: 704.531.9135 MecklenburgEmp.: 100 Est.: 1982NAICS: 23 New single-family housingconstructionryland.comS.C. State Government1301 Gervais St., Ste. 710, Columbia, SC 29201Ms. Nikki Haley, GovernorP.: 866.340.7105 RegionalEmp.: 2,826 Est.: 1788NAICS: 92 State governmentsc.govS&D Coffee Inc.300 Concord Pkwy. S, Concord, NC 28027Mr. Ron Hinson, Chairman, President & CEOP.: 704.782.3121 RegionalEmp.: 636 Est.: 1927 (H, I, E)NAICS: 31 Coffee & tea manufacturingsndcoffee.comS&ME Inc.9751 Southern Pine Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Ron Rothfuss, Branch ManagerP.: 704.523.4726 MecklenburgEmp.: 140 Est.: 1982NAICS: 54 Environmental & civil engineeringsmeinc.comSABIC Innovative Plastics9930 Kincey Ave., Huntersville, NC 28078Mr. Emmett Harrigan, General ManagerP.: 704.992.5100 MecklenburgEmp.: 220 Est.: 1944NAICS: 42 Plastics materials & basic forms &shapes merchant wholesalerssabic-ip.comSabo USA Inc.1001 Lincoln County Pkwy., Lincolnton, NC28092Mr. Marcos Santanna, Plant ManagerP.: 828.428.2550 LincolnEmp.: 150 Est.: 2000 (I, E)NAICS: 33 Gasket, packing & sealing devicemanufacturingsabousa.usSaddle Creek Corp.6420 Saddle Creek Ct., Harrisburg, NC 28075Mr. Mickey Hutchins, Vice President ManagerP.: 704.454.6300 CabarrusEmp.: 112Est.: 1966 (R)NAICS: 48 Freight transportation arrangementsaddlecrk.comSAERTEX USA LLC12200 Mt. Holly-Huntersville Rd., Ste. AHuntersville, NC 28078Mr. Stefan Maier, Chief Operating OfficerP.: 704.464.5998 MecklenburgEmp.: 200 Est.: 2001 (I, E)NAICS: 31 Broadwoven fabric millssaertex.comSaia Motor Freight Line Inc.1101 W. Craighead Rd., Charlotte, NC 28206Mr. Rod Prevatt, Station ManagerP.: 704.599.7007 MecklenburgEmp.: 200 Est.: 2002 (I, E)NAICS: 48 General freight trucking, longdistance,less than truckloadsaia.comSalisbury Rowan CommunityAction Agency Inc.1300 W. Bank St., Salisbury, NC 28145Mr. Stan Wilson, Executive DirectorP.: 704.633.6633 RowanEmp.: 200 Est.: 1964 (H, R)NAICS: 81 Community servicesrcaa.comSalonCentric8001 Tower Point Dr., Charlotte, NC 28227Mr. David Norman, Regional Vice PresidentP.: 704.845.2888 MecklenburgEmp.: 125 Est.: 2008 (H, I)NAICS: 42 Wholesale beauty supply distributorsaloncentric.comSalsarita’s Inc.2908 Oak Lake Blvd., Ste. 205, Charlotte, NC28208Mr. Phil Friedman, CEOP.: 704.540.9447 RegionalEmp.: 155Est.: 2011 (H)NAICS: 72 Limited-service restaurantssalsaritas.comSalvation Army16 Locations in Charlotte RegionCaptain Philip Priest, DirectorP.: 704.872.5623 RegionalEmp.: 175 Est.: 1865NAICS: 81 Emergency homeless sheltersalvationarmy.orgSam’s Mart15 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Sami Nafisi, PresidentP.: 704.567.8424 RegionalEmp.: 100Est.: 1991 (H)NAICS: 44 Gasoline stations with conveniencestoressamsmartinc.comSanmina-SCI Corp.355 Crestmont Dr., Fort Mill, SC 29708Mr. Miguel DeBerry, Plant ManagerP.: 803.578.8888 YorkEmp.: 125 Est.: 2001NAICS: 33 Printed circuit assembly manufacturingsanmina-sci.comSARSTEDT Inc.1025 Saint James Church Rd., Newton, NC28658Mr. Peter Rumswinkel, Vice President ManagerP.: 828.465.4000 CatawbaEmp.: 180 Est.: 1973 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Surgical & medical instruments,medical disposables & laboratory consumablessarstedt.comSaturn Nursing & Rehabilitation1930 W. Sugar Creek Rd., Charlotte, NC 28262Ms. Angela Conrad, AdministratorP.: 704.598.4480 MecklenburgEmp.: 140 Est.: 1998NAICS: 62 Nursing care facilitiesunivhealthcare.comScentAir Technologies Inc.14301 South Lakes Dr., Ste. G, Charlotte, NC28273Mr. Mike O’Day, Chief Operating OfficerP.: 704.504.2320 MecklenburgEmp.: 180Est.: 1994 (H)NAICS: 31 Spice & extract manufacturingscentair.comSchaefer Systems International Inc.10021 Westlake Dr., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Arnold Heuzen, PresidentP.: 704.944.4500 MecklenburgEmp.: 200 Est.: 1989 (H, I, E)NAICS: 32 Plastic injection & moldingssi-schaefer.usSchaeffler Group308 Springhill Farm Rd., Fort Mill, SC 29715Mr. Bruce Warmbold, CEOP.: 803.548.8500 RegionalEmp.: 1,987 Est.: 1962 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Radial needle roller bearings, needles,pins & precision componentsschaeffler.usSchneider Electric105 Summit Park Dr., Salisbury, NC 28146Mr. Mark Seifel, General ManagerP.: 704.637.9662 RegionalEmp.: 180 Est.: 2001NAICS: 33 Electrical controlsschneiderelectric.comSchneider Mills Inc.1170 Hwy. 16 N, Taylorsville, NC 28681Mr. Hank Byrd, PresidentP.: 828.632.8181 AlexanderEmp.: 250 Est.: 1929 (H, E)NAICS: 31 Broadwoven fabric millsschneidermills.comSchneider National Inc.2420 Starita Rd., Charlotte, NC 28269Mr. Richard Chandler, Operations DirectorP.: 704.596.8707 MecklenburgEmp.: 180 Est.: 1980 (I, E)NAICS: 48 Long distance truckingschneider.com54Major Employers Directorycharlottechamber.com

Schult Homes508 Palmer Rd., Rockwell, NC 28138Mr. Joe Earnhardt, General ManagerP.: 704.279.4659 RowanEmp.: 399 Est.: 1968NAICS: 32 Manufacturing plant for manufacturedhomesschulthomes.comSCOR Global Life Americas401 N. Tryon St., Ste. 700, Charlotte, NC 28202Mr. Paul Rutledge III, CEOP.: 704.344.2700 MecklenburgEmp.: 400Est.: 2011 (H)NAICS: 52 Reinsurance carrierscor.comScott Clark Honda7001 E. Independence Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28227Mr. Randy Threatt, General ManagerP.: 704.887.5800 MecklenburgEmp.: 202 Est.: 2003NAICS: 44 New & used automobile dealerscottclarkhonda.comScott Clark’s Toyota City13000 E. Independence Blvd.Charlotte, NC 28105Mr. Chris Cady, OwnerP.: 704.535.1972 MecklenburgEmp.: 190Est.: 1988 (H)NAICS: 44 Automobile salesscottclarkstoyota.comScott Safety Inc.4320 Goldmine Rd., Monroe, NC 28110Mr. Mike Ryan, Vice President ManagerP.: 704.291.8300 UnionEmp.: 500Est.: 1980 (E)NAICS: 33 Aviation safety equipment &emergency oxygen masksscotthealthsafety.comSears22 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Kenneth Porter, Store ManagerP.: 704.541.2300 RegionalEmp.: 777 Est.: 1929NAICS: 45 Department storesears.comSecuritas Security Services8604 Cliff Cameron Dr., Ste. 180Charlotte, NC 28269Mr. Wayne Trachtenberg, Area Vice PresidentP.: 704.717.6288 MecklenburgEmp.: 450 Est.: 2002NAICS: 56 Security guard & patrol servicessecuritasinc.comSecurity Forces Inc.1020 Euclid Ave., Charlotte, NC 28203Mr. Lawrence O’Brien Jr., CEOP.: 704.334.4751 RegionalEmp.: 500Est.: 1949 (H)NAICS: 54 Security consulting servicessecurity-forces.comSelect Stainless Products LLC11145 Monroe Rd., Matthews, NC 28105Mr. Randy Fox, CEOP.: 704.841.1090 MecklenburgEmp.: 160Est.: 1999 (H)NAICS: 33 All other miscellaneous fabricatedmetal product manufacturingselectstainless.comSellEthics Marketing Group941 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd., Matthews, NC 28105Mr. Joel Barham, President & CEOP.: 704.847.4450 MecklenburgEmp.: 250Est.: 1999 (H)NAICS: 42 Other grocery & related productsmerchant wholesalerssellethics.comSenior Living Communities LLC10706 Sikes Pl., Ste. 200, Charlotte, NC 28277Mr. Donald Thompson Jr., CEOP.: 704.246.1620 MecklenburgEmp.: 100Est.: 1989 (H)NAICS: 62 Nursing care facilitiessenior-living-communities.comSGL Carbon LLC10130 Perimeter Pkwy., Ste. 500Charlotte, NC 28216Mr. Scott Carlton, PresidentP.: 704.593.5100 MecklenburgEmp.: 100 Est.: 1994 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Carbon & graphite productmanufacturingsglcarbon.comSharon Towers5100 Sharon Rd., Charlotte, NC 28210Ms. Anne Moffat, Executive DirectorP.: 704.553.1670 MecklenburgEmp.: 220Est.: 1969 (H)NAICS: 62 Continuing care retirementcommunitiessharontowers.orgSharonview Federal Credit Union1081 521 Corporate Center Dr.Fort Mill, SC 29707Mr. John Carlson, President & CEOP.: 704.969.6700 RegionalEmp.: 145Est.: 1955 (H)NAICS: 52 Credit unionsharonview.orgSharp Business Systems4404 Stuart Andrew Blvd., Ste. ACharlotte, NC 28217Mr. Brian Alspector, Regional PresidentP.: 704.523.3333 RegionalEmp.: 135Est.: 1988 (H)NAICS: 42 Wholesale copier, fax & printer sales &installationsharp-sbs.comSherer Dental Laboratory Inc.1145 Camden Ave., Rock Hill, SC 29732Mr. Tripp Sherer, PresidentP.: 803.324.4040 YorkEmp.: 120Est.: 1964 (H)NAICS: 33 Dental laboratoriesshererdentallab.comSherrill Furniture2405 Highland Ave. NE, Hickory, NC 28601Mr. Harold Sherrill, PresidentP.: 828.322.2640 CatawbaEmp.: 350 Est.: 1946 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Upholstered household furnituremanufacturingsherrillfurniture.comShoe Show, Inc.2201 Trinity Church Rd., Concord, NC 28027Mr. Robert Tucker, President & CEOP.: 704.782.4143 RegionalEmp.: 821 Est.: 1960 (H, I)NAICS: 44 Retail shoes storesshoeshow.comShoney’s4 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Dewey Graham, PresidentP.: 704.527.7996 RegionalEmp.: 133 Est.: 1977NAICS: 72 Limited-service restaurantsshoneys.comShow Pros Entertainment Services Inc.514-A Springbrook Rd., Charlotte, NC 28217Mr. Todd Stewart, PresidentP.: 704.525.3784 RegionalEmp.: 600Est.: 1988 (H)NAICS: 56 Comprehensive event staffingshowprostaff.comShowmars Restaurant21 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Konstantine Zitsos, CEOP.: 704.376.7469 RegionalEmp.: 600Est.: 1982 (H)NAICS: 72 Limited-service restaurantsshowmars.comShuford Yarns1985 Tate Blvd. SE, Ste. 54, Hickory, NC 28602Mr. Allen Barwick, PresidentP.: 828.324.4265 CatawbaEmp.: 116 Est.: 2006 (H, R, E)NAICS: 31 Yarn spinning millsshufordyarns.comShurtape Technologies, LLC1506 Highland Ave. NE, Hickory, NC 28601Mr. Jim Shuford, PresidentP.: 828.322.2700 RegionalEmp.: 846 Est.: 1955 (H, I, E)NAICS: 32 Coated & laminated papermanufacturingshurtape.comShutterfly Inc.1000 Shutterfly Blvd., Fort Mill, SC 29708Mr. Dwayne Black, SVP OperationsP.: 704.548.7000 YorkEmp.: 350 Est.: 2007NAICS: 51 All other publishersshutterfly.comcharlottechamber.com Major Employers Directory 55

Siemens5101 Westinghouse Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Mark Pringle, Vice PresidentP.: 704.551.5100 MecklenburgEmp.: 1,800 Est.: 1968 (R, I, E)NAICS: 33 Motor & generator manufacturingsiemens.comSignature Consultants200 S. College St., Ste. 1400, Charlotte, NC 28202Mr. Geoff Gray, PartnerP.: 704.334.0119 MecklenburgEmp.: 550 Est.: 1996NAICS: 56 IT staffing & consultingsigconsult.comSIM USA14830 Choate Cir., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Bruce Johnson, DirectorP.: 704.588.4300 MecklenburgEmp.: 100Est.: 1900 (H)NAICS: 81 Religious organizationssim.orgSimmons Bedding Co.5100 W. W.T. Harris Blvd., Ste. RCharlotte, NC 28269Mr. Timothy Looney, Operations ManagerP.: 704.596.4935 MecklenburgEmp.: 150 Est.: 1993NAICS: 33 Mattresses & box springsmanufacturingsimmons.comSimplexGrinnel9826 Southern Pine Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Barry Wells, District ManagerP.: 704.501.0500 RegionalEmp.: 170 Est.: 2000NAICS: 33 Alarm systems & equipmentmanufacturingsimplexgrinnell.comSirona Dental Inc.4835 Sirona Dr., Ste. 100, Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Michael Augins, PresidentP.: 704.587.0453 MecklenburgEmp.: 110 Est.: 1998NAICS: 42 Medical, dental & hospital equipment& supplies merchant wholesalerssirona.comSJA Insurance Agency LLC11405 N. Community House Rd., Ste. 500Charlotte, NC 28277Ms. Ellen Caldwell, PresidentP.: 704.759.2200 MecklenburgEmp.: 130Est.: 2003 (H)NAICS: 52 Underwriting & processing center forcommercial property & casualty insurancesjaagency.comSmith Setzer & Sons Inc.4708 NC Hwy. 10 E, Catawba, NC 28609Mr. Jerry Setzer, PresidentP.: 828.241.3161 CatawbaEmp.: 120Est.: 1954 (H)NAICS: 32 Concrete pipe manufacturingSmith Turf & Irrigation Co.4355 Golf Acres Dr., Charlotte, NC 28208Mr. Wayne Smith Jr., CEOP.: 704.393.8873 RegionalEmp.: 115 Est.: 1925 (H, E)NAICS: 44 Turf equipment & irrigation systemssmithturf.comSnyder Packaging Inc.788 Harris St. NW, Concord, NC 28025Mr. David Snyder, CEOP.: 704.786.3111 CabarrusEmp.: 110Est.: 1925 (H)NAICS: 32 Folding cartons manufacturingsnyderpkg.comSnyder Paper Corp.250 26th Street Dr. SE, Hickory, NC 28602Mr. Larry Kahill, Chief Operating OfficerP.: 828.328.2501 CatawbaEmp.: 303 Est.: 1947 (H, R, I, E)NAICS: 31 Other household textile product mills,except curtains & draperiessnyderpaper.comSnyder’s-Lance Inc.13024 Ballantyne Corporate Pl., Ste. 900Charlotte, NC 28277Mr. Carl Lee, Jr., CEOP.: 704.557.8224 MecklenburgEmp.: 1,210 Est.: 1913 (H, R, I, E)NAICS: 31 Snack foods (cookies, crackers, potatochips & roasted peanuts)snyderslance.comSonic Automotive, Sonic Car Dealerships4401 Colwick Rd., Charlotte, NC 28211Mr. O. Bruton Smith, CEOP.: 704.566.2400 RegionalEmp.: 610 Est.: 1971 (H, I)NAICS: 44 New car dealerssonicautomotive.comSonoco Products Co.8 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Jimmy Hendrix, Vice President OperationsP.: 704.872.7777 RegionalEmp.: 112 Est.: 1952NAICS: 32 Fiber can, tube, drum & similarproducts manufacturingsonoco.comSouth Piedmont Community College680 Hwy. 74 W, Polkton, NC 28135Dr. Stanley Sidor, PresidentP.: 704.272.5300 RegionalEmp.: 295Est.: 1962 (H)NAICS: 61 Community collegespcc.eduSouthco Industries Inc.1840 E. Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC 28152Mr. J. Steve Goforth, PresidentP.: 704.482.1477 ClevelandEmp.: 130 Est.: 1985 (H, E)NAICS: 33 Truck, bus & motor vehicle bodiessouthcoindustries.comSoutheast Anesthesiology Consultants927 East Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203Dr. Richard Gilbert, Medical DirectorP.: 704.377.5772 MecklenburgEmp.: 125Est.: 1981 (H)NAICS: 62 Anesthesia careseanesthesiology.comSoutheastern Freight Lines Inc.11700 Steele Creek Rd., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Joe Don Ross, Regional Vice PresidentP.: 704.587.4500 MecklenburgEmp.: 398Est.: 1972 (H)NAICS: 48 General freight trucking, longdistance,truckloadsefl.comSoutheastern Metal Products LLC1420 Metals Dr., Charlotte, NC 28206Mr. Richard Wright, PresidentP.: 704.596.4017 MecklenburgEmp.: 128 Est.: 1952 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Fabricated metal productssempllc.comSouthern Furniture Co.1099 2nd Ave. Pl. SE, Conover, NC 28613Mr. Jerome Bolick, CEOP.: 828.464.0311 CatawbaEmp.: 220 Est.: 1933 (H, R, I, E)NAICS: 33 Upholstered household furnituremanufacturingsouthernfurniture.netSouthminster Retirement Community8919 Park Rd., Charlotte, NC 28210Mr. David Lacy, Executive DirectorP.: 704.551.6800 MecklenburgEmp.: 225Est.: 1987 (H)NAICS: 62 Continuing care retirementcommunitiessouthminster.orgSouthwood Furniture Corp.2860 Nathan St., Hickory, NC 28602Mr. Rocky Holscher, PresidentP.: 828.465.1776 CatawbaEmp.: 105 Est.: 1973 (H, R, E)NAICS: 33 Upholstered household furnituremanufacturingsouthwoodfurn.comSouthwood Realty165 S. York St., Gastonia, NC 28053Mr. Gene Ratchford Jr., CEOP.: 704.869.6024 RegionalEmp.: 307Est.: 1975 (H)NAICS: 53 Lessors of residential buildings &dwellingssouthwoodrealty.comSpecialty Manufacturing Inc.10200 Pineville Rd., Pineville, NC 28134Mr. Gray Ellison, CEOP.: 704.889.7518 MecklenburgEmp.: 150 Est.: 1981 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Metal fabrication - bus hatches,interior bus lightingsmiglobal.net56Major Employers Directorycharlottechamber.com

Specialty Textile Inc. / STI515 Marie St., Kings Mountain, NC 28086Mr. Sean Gibbons, CEOP.: 704.739.4503 ClevelandEmp.: 200 Est.: 1964 (H, I, E)NAICS: 31 Specialty upholstery & carpet textilesfor aircraft, rail & contract marketsSpeed Channel1220 W. W.T. Harris Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28262Mr. Scott Ackerson, PresidentP.: 704.501.5700 MecklenburgEmp.: 120Est.: 2001 (H)NAICS: 51 Television broadcastingspeed.comSpeedway Motor Sports Inc. &zMAX Dragway5401 E. Independence Blvd., 2nd FloorCharlotte, NC 28212Mr. O. Bruton Smith, CEOP.: 704.532.3306 RegionalEmp.: 509 Est.: 1950 (H, I)NAICS: 71 Motor sports promotion & facilityspeedwaymotorsports.comSpencer Gifts LLC10627 Nations Ford Rd., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Scott Curry, General ManagerP.: 704.588.3545 RegionalEmp.: 140Est.: 1978 (I)NAICS: 45 Gift, novelty & souvenir storesspencersonline.comSprings Creative Products Group LLC300 Chatham Ave., Ste. 100, Rock Hill, SC 29730Mr. Derick Close, CEOP.: 803.324.6300 YorkEmp.: 100Est.: 2007 (H)NAICS: 42 Toy & hobby goods & suppliesmerchant wholesalersspringscreative.comSprings Global US Inc.205 N. White St., Fort Mill, SC 29715Mr. Thomas O’Connor, PresidentP.: 803.547.1500 YorkEmp.: 280 Est.: 1887 (H, I, E)NAICS: 31 Bedding, towels & rugssprings.comSprings Memorial Hospital800 W. Meeting St., Lancaster, SC 29720Mr. Doug Arbour, CEOP.: 803.286.1214 LancasterEmp.: 750 Est.: 1940NAICS: 62 Hospital providing inpatient &outpatient services & clinicsspringsmemorial.comSprint2745 Whitehall Park Dr., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Alex Elms, Call Center DirectorP.: 704.583.3500 RegionalEmp.: 881 Est.: 2000NAICS: 51 Wired telecommunications carrierssprint.comSPX Corp.13515 Ballantyne Corporate Pl.Charlotte, NC 28277Mr. Christopher Kearney, CEOP.: 704.752.4400 MecklenburgEmp.: 350Est.: 1911 (H)NAICS: 55 Offices of other holding companiesspx.comSree Hotels5113 Piper Station Dr., Ste. 300Charlotte, NC 28277Mr. Ravi Patel, PresidentP.: 704.364.6008 RegionalEmp.: 375Est.: 1981 (H)NAICS: 72 Hotel & motel operation (exceptcasinos)sree.comSt. Timothy Chair Co.203 Simpson St. SW, Conover, NC 28613Mr. Thomas H. Shores, Jr., PresidentP.: 828.322.7125 CatawbaEmp.: 200 Est.: 1973NAICS: 33 Wood office furniture manufacturingsttimothychair.comStabilus Inc.1201 Tulip Dr., Gastonia, NC 28052Mr. Tony Haba, PresidentP.: 704.865.7444 GastonEmp.: 281 Est.: 1983 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Fluid power cylinder & actuatormanufacturingstabilus.comStaffmark13331 York Center Dr., Ste. B, Charlotte, NC28273Ms. Leslie Adams, Branch ManagerP.: 704.588.1745 RegionalEmp.: 250 Est.: 1996NAICS: 56 Employment agencystaffmark.comStaffMasters USA1717 W. Innes St., Salisbury, NC 28144Ms. Patti MisenHeimer, Regional ManagerP.: 704.633.1911 RegionalEmp.: 100Est.: 1994 (H)NAICS: 56 Employment placement agenciesstaffmasters.comStandard Register Co.1803 N. Rocky River Rd., Monroe, NC 28110Mr. Tod Hagge, Plant ManagerP.: 704.282.0989 RegionalEmp.: 140 Est.: 1912NAICS: 32 Manifold business forms printingstandardregister.comStanley Black & Decker5 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Jeff McKinney, Operations DirectorP.: 980.819.3300 RegionalEmp.: 887 Est.: 1995 (I, E)NAICS: 42 Hardware merchant wholesalersstanleyblackanddecker.comStanley Total Living Center Inc.514 Old Mount Holly Rd., Stanley, NC 28164Ms. Jennifer DeFelice, AdministratorP.: 704.263.1986 GastonEmp.: 160Est.: 1984 (H)NAICS: 62 Nursing care facilitiesstanleytotallivingcenter.orgStanly Community College141 College Dr., Albemarle, NC 28001Dr. Brenda Kays, PresidentP.: 704.982.0121 StanlyEmp.: 297 Est.: 1971 (H, R)NAICS: 61 Community collegestanly.eduStanly County1000 N. First St., Albemarle, NC 28001Mr. Andy Lucas, County ManagerP.: 704.986.3600 StanlyEmp.: 584Est.: 1841 (H)NAICS: 92 County governmentco.stanly.nc.usStanly County Board of Education1000-4 N. First St., Albemarle, NC 28001Dr. Terry Griffin, SuperintendentP.: 704.961.3000 StanlyEmp.: 1,300 Est.: 1885 (H, R)NAICS: 61 Elementary & secondary schoolsscs.K12.nc.usStanly County Family YMCA427 N. 1st St., Albemarle, NC 28001Mr. John Lowder, Executive DirectorP.: 704.982.1916 StanlyEmp.: 150Est.: 1970 (H)NAICS: 71 Fitness & recreational sports centerstanlycountyymca.orgStanly Manor Nursing Home625 Bethany Rd., Albemarle, NC 28001Ms. Stephanie Huneycutt, AdministratorP.: 704.982.0770 StanlyEmp.: 150 Est.: 1987NAICS: 62 Nursing care facilitiesstanlymanor.orgStaples11 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Jason Carhart, Warehouse ManagerP.: 704.588.7796 RegionalEmp.: 359 Est.: 1986NAICS: 45 Office supplies retail storesstaples.comStar America190 Cabarrus Ave. W, Concord, NC 28025Mr. Donnie Hemphill Jr., PresidentP.: 704.788.4700 CabarrusEmp.: 200 Est.: 1974 (H, R, I)NAICS: 31 Other hosiery & sock millsStarbucks Coffee35 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Jason Hewitt, General ManagerP.: 704.543.1535 RegionalEmp.: 491Est.: 1994 (I)NAICS: 72 Specialty coffee storesstarbucks.comcharlottechamber.com Major Employers Directory 57

Starr Electric Co., Inc.1808 Norland Rd., Charlotte, NC 28205Mr. Jeff Whitten, SVP/General ManagerP.: 704.568.6600 MecklenburgEmp.: 234 Est.: 1956NAICS: 23 Electrical contractorsstarrelectric.netState Farm Insurance Operations Center13860 Ballantyne Corporate Pl., Ste. 500Charlotte, NC 28277Mr. Don Dooley, Area ManagerP.: 704.759.2221 MecklenburgEmp.: 110 Est.: 1946NAICS: 52 Insurance claims office & service centerstatefarm.comState Utility Contractors4417 Old Charlotte Hwy., Monroe, NC 28110Mr. Bill Norwood, PresidentP.: 704.289.6400 UnionEmp.: 120Est.: 1985 (H)NAICS: 23 Water & sewer line & related structuresconstructionsucontractors.comStateline Chrysler Jeep Dodge Fiat800 Gold Hill Rd., Fort Mill, SC 29708Mr. Damian Mills, OwnerP.: 803.396.1000 YorkEmp.: 100Est.: 2006 (H)NAICS: 44 New car dealersbigstatelineauto.comSteag Energy Services LLC304 Linwood Rd., Ste. 102Kings Mountain, NC 28086Mr. Hans Hartenstein, PresidentP.: 704.734.0688 ClevelandEmp.: 120Est.: 1993 (H)NAICS: 54 Engineering servicessteag.usSteelFab Inc.8623 Old Dowd Rd., Charlotte, NC 28214Mr. Ronald Sherrill, CEOP.: 704.394.5376 MecklenburgEmp.: 226 Est.: 1955 (H, R)NAICS: 33 Steel fabrication & erectionsteelfab-inc.comStein Mart6 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Carl Goldson, Store ManagerP.: 704.720.0550 RegionalEmp.: 285NAICS: 44 Discount department storessteinmart.comStewart-Haas Racing LLC6001 Haas Way, Kannapolis, NC 28081Mr. Tony Stewart, Mr. Gene Haas, OwnersP.: 704.652.4227 CabarrusEmp.: 160Est.: 2002 (H)NAICS: 71 Racing teamsstewarthaasracing.comStrataForce, a Greene Group Co.130 Harbour Place Dr., Ste. 310Davidson, NC 28036Ms. Tana Greene, PresidentP.: 704.561.7080 MecklenburgEmp.: 630 Est.: 1997 (H, R)NAICS: 56 Temporary employment agencystrataforce.comStrategic Outsourcing Inc.3023 HSBC Way, Ste. 100, Fort Mill, SC 29707Mr. Carl Guidice, CEOP.: 704.523.2191 LancasterEmp.: 229Est.: 1995 (H)NAICS: 54 Professional employer organization- HR, payroll, employee benefits & riskmanagement servicessoi.netStrategic Staffing Solutions128 S. Tryon St., Ste. 1720, Charlotte, NC 28202Mr. Mark Skidmore, Brand ManagerP.: 704.332.6655 MecklenburgEmp.: 275 Est.: 1995NAICS: 56 IT staffingstrategicstaff.comStrayer University901 Kings Parade Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Carter Smith, Regional DirectorP.: 704.499.9260 MecklenburgEmp.: 703 Est.: 2002 (H, R)NAICS: 61 Universitystrayer.eduStrike City Lanes210 E. Trade St., Ste. D 164, Charlotte, NC 28202Mr. Rob Pedlow, OwnerP.: 704.716.9300 MecklenburgEmp.: 100Est.: 2009 (H)NAICS: 71 Bowling centersstrikecitycharlotte.comStronghaven Containers Co.11135 Monroe Rd., Matthews, NC 28105Mr. Mike Clark, General ManagerP.: 704.847.7743 MecklenburgEmp.: 100 Est.: 1982 (I, E)NAICS: 32 Corrugated & solid fiber boxmanufacturingstronghaveninc.comSTV/Ralph Whitehead Associates1000 W. Morehead St., Ste. 200Charlotte, NC 28208Mr. Edward Jenkins, Senior Vice PresidentP.: 704.372.1885 RegionalEmp.: 107 Est.: 1961NAICS: 54 Engineering servicesstvinc.comSubway86 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Pathik Shah, Store OwnerP.: 704.367.1878 RegionalEmp.: 701 Est.: 1985NAICS: 72 Limited-service restaurantssubway.comSummit Place3 Locations in Charlotte RegionMs. Beverly Mosely, Executive DirectorP.: 704.525.5508 RegionalEmp.: 180 Est.: 1975NAICS: 62 Assisted living facilitiessummitplaceofsouthpark.comSun Chemical Corp.1701 Westinghouse Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Jeffrey Gallisdorfer, Plant ManagerP.: 704.587.8300 MecklenburgEmp.: 100 Est.: 1991 (I, E)NAICS: 32 Printing ink manufacturingsunchemical.comSunbelt Furniture Xpress3255 20th Ave. SE, Hickory, NC 28601Mr. Jake Wood, PresidentP.: 828.464.7240 CatawbaEmp.: 350 Est.: 1989NAICS: 48 Common & contract haulingsbfx.comSunbelt Rentals2341 Deerfield Dr., Fort Mill, SC 29715Mr. Brendan Horgan, CEOP.: 803.578.5811 RegionalEmp.: 300Est.: 1983 (H)NAICS: 53 Construction, industrial, specialty &homeowner equipment rentalsunbeltrentals.comSungard5510 77 Center Dr., Charlotte, NC 28217Ms. Kelly Johnson, Senior Vice PresidentP.: 704.527.6300 MecklenburgEmp.: 180Est.: 1970 (R)NAICS: 42 Computer software wholesalerssungard.comSunshine Uniform Service, Inc.1120 Jenkins Rd., Gastonia, NC 28053Mr. Jay Beam, General ManagerP.: 704.865.6211 GastonEmp.: 150Est.: 1949 (H)NAICS: 31 Cut & sew apparel contractorssunshineuniform.comSuntrust Bank6836 Morrison Blvd., Ste. 200Charlotte, NC 28211Mr. Bill Peele, Regional PresidentP.: 704.362.5829 RegionalEmp.: 394Est.: 1986 (H)NAICS: 52 Commercial bankingsuntrust.comSupermetal Southern Inc.1345 Hall Spencer Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29730Mr. Jefferey W. Pate P.E., Vice PresidentP.: 803.366.1411 YorkEmp.: 100Est.: 2010 (H)NAICS: 33 Fabricated structural metalmanufacturingsupermetal.com58Major Employers Directorycharlottechamber.com

SupplyOne Inc.729 Palmer Rd., Rockwell, NC 28138Mr. Kevin O’Brien, Regional PresidentP.: 704.279.5650 RegionalEmp.: 174Est.: 1988 (H)NAICS: 32 Corrugated & solid fiber boxmanufacturingsupplyone.comSygma Network Inc.2730 Hutchinson McDonald Rd., Ste. NCharlotte, NC 28269Mr. John Jarosv, Branch ManagerP.: 704.921.7850 MecklenburgEmp.: 250Est.: 1988 (E)NAICS: 42 Other grocery & related productsmerchant wholesalerssygmanetwork.comSynthetics Finishing of NC Inc.515 23rd St. SW, Hickory, NC 28602Mr. Jack Rosenstein, Executive Vice PresidentP.: 828.328.5522 CatawbaEmp.: 115 Est.: 1961 (I, E)NAICS: 31 Textile & fabric finishingtsgfinishing.comSysco Charlotte4500 Corporate Dr. NW, Concord, NC 28027Mr. Bruce Matthews, CEOP.: 704.786.4500 CabarrusEmp.: 500Est.: 1997 (I)NAICS: 42 Food service wholesale distributionsysco.comTalbots8 Locations in Charlotte RegionMs. Rebeccca Nelson, Store ManagerP.: 704.364.0580 RegionalEmp.: 119 Est.: 1947NAICS: 44 Women’s apparel retailerstalbots.comTalley Specialty Steels205 Talley Metals Ln., McBee, SC 29101Mr. Raymond Teders, General ManagerP.: 843.335.7540 ChesterfieldEmp.: 267 Est.: 1984NAICS: 33 Stainless steel bars & coilscartech.comTarget Stores18 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Jim Bauer, District ManagerP.: 704.849.7372 RegionalEmp.: 3,049Est.: 1962 (H)NAICS: 45 Department storetarget.comTaylor Clay Products, Inc.185 Peeler Rd., Salisbury, NC 28147Mr. Charles D. Taylor, Jr., PresidentP.: 704.636.2411 RowanEmp.: 100 Est.: 1949 (I, E)NAICS: 32 Architectural, face & paving bricktaylorclay.comTaylor King Furniture Inc.286 County Home Rd., Taylorsville, NC 28681Mr. John Mullins, CEOP.: 828.632.7731 AlexanderEmp.: 120 Est.: 1974 (H, E)NAICS: 33 Non-upholstered wood householdfurniture manufacturingtaylorking.comTCS Designs Inc.1851 9th Ave. NE, Hickory, NC 28601Mr. Jobie Redmond, PresidentP.: 828.324.9944 CatawbaEmp.: 100Est.: 1994 (H)NAICS: 31 Broadwoven fabric millstcsdesignsfurniture.comTE Connectivity200 Interconnect Dr., Rock Hill, SC 29730Mr. Heath W. Love, Jr., Plant ManagerP.: 803.985.8500 YorkEmp.: 329 Est.: 1997 (I, E)NAICS: 33 Electronic connector manufacturingte.comTeam Roofing1726 Riverview Rd., Lincolnton, NC 28092Mr. Mike Propst, Branch ManagerP.: 704.732.1959 RegionalEmp.: 100Est.: 2004 (H)NAICS: 23 Roofing & sheet metal contractorteamroofing.netTechnibilt/Cari-All700 East P St., Newton, NC 28658Mr. Pierre Arsenaut, CEOP.: 828.464.7388 CatawbaEmp.: 272 Est.: 1946 (H, R, I, E)NAICS: 33 Wire & tubing products for shoppingcarts & super market equipmenttechnibilt.comTelerx Marketing Inc.110 Commerce Blvd., Kings Mountain, NC 28086Mr. Dolapo Erinkitola, Vice President OperationsP.: 704.487.2400 ClevelandEmp.: 130 Est.: 2008NAICS: 56 Outsourcing call centertelerx.comTerex Light Construction, Utilities &Hydra Platforms590 Huey Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29730Mr. Jeff Grillo, General ManagerP.: 803.326.4800 YorkEmp.: 272 Est.: 1974 (R, I, E)NAICS: 33 Other lighting equipmentmanufacturingterex.comTexas Roadhouse4 Locations in Charlotte RegionMs. Lisa Albanese, General ManagerP.: 704.979.3090 RegionalEmp.: 398 Est.: 1993NAICS: 72 Full-service restaurantstexasroadhouse.comTGI Fridays3 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Cory Clark, General ManagerP.: 704.979.3043 RegionalEmp.: 275 Est.: 1996NAICS: 72 Full-service restaurantstgifridays.comTharpeRobbins Co., The149 Crawford Rd., Statesville, NC 28625Mr. Brett Tharpe, CEOP.: 704.872.5231 IredellEmp.: 255 Est.: 2001 (H, R, I, E)NAICS: 42 Assembler & distributor of employeerecognition awardstharpe.comThomas & Betts Co.2 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Mike Scutella, Plant ManagerP.: 803.286.5656 RegionalEmp.: 215 Est.: 1967NAICS: 33 Switchgear & switchboard apparatusmanufacturingtnb.comThomas Concrete Industries Inc.3701 N. Graham St., Charlotte, NC 28206Mr. Darrell Meyer, Vice President ManagerP.: 704.333.0390 RegionalEmp.: 100Est.: 1985 (H)NAICS: 32 Ready-mix concrete manufacturingthomasconcrete.comThomasville Furniture Industries Inc.890 F Avenue Dr. SE, Hickory, NC 28602Mr. George Guinn, Plant ManagerP.: 828.345.6225 CatawbaEmp.: 150Est.: 1905 (E)NAICS: 33 Upholstered household furnituremanufacturingthomasville.comThompson Child & Family Focus6800 Saint Peters Ln., Matthews, NC 28105Ms. Ginny Amendum, PresidentP.: 704.536.0375 MecklenburgEmp.: 180 Est.: 1895 (H, R)NAICS: 62 Residential treatment facility & daytreatmentthompsoncff.orgThor-Lo Inc.2210 Newton Dr., Statesville, NC 28677Mr. D. Richard Oliver, PresidentP.: 704.872.6522 RegionalEmp.: 280 Est.: 1953 (H, I, E)NAICS: 31 Athletic sock productsthorlo.comTIAA-CREF8500 Andrew Carnegie Blvd., Charlotte, NC28262Mr. Phillip Goff, Senior Vice PresidentP.: 704.988.1000 MecklenburgEmp.: 3,500Est.: 1905 (H)NAICS: 52 Third party administration of insurance& pension fundstiaa-cref.orgcharlottechamber.com Major Employers Directory 59

Ticona2525 Blacksburg Rd., Grover, NC 28073Mr. Lanny Duvall, Plant ManagerP.: 704.480.4700 ClevelandEmp.: 100 Est.: 1998 (I, E)NAICS: 32 Polymer compounding pelletsticona.comTime Warner Cable7910 Crescent Executive Dr., Charlotte, NC28217Ms. Carol Hevey, Regional Vice PresidentP.: 704.731.3700 RegionalEmp.: 3,200Est.: 1989 (H)NAICS: 51 Wired telecommunications carrierstimewarnercable.comTimken Co., The7401 Carmel Executive Park Dr., Ste. 310Charlotte, NC 28226Mr. Jerry Christison, Regional ManagerP.: 704.541.7400 RegionalEmp.: 671 Est.: 1979 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Ball & roller bearing manufacturingtimken.comTITAN GS2105 Water Ridge Pkwy., Ste. 500Charlotte, NC 28217Mr. Michael Vadini, CEOP.: 704.357.7705 MecklenburgEmp.: 100Est.: 1998 (H)NAICS: 54 Computer systems design servicesttpartners.comTitanium Solutions Inc.3023 HSBC Way, Ste. 200, Fort Mill, SC 29707Mr. Michael Radesky, CEOP.: 803.835.8800 LancasterEmp.: 150Est.: 2008 (H)NAICS: 56 Homeowner support servicestitaniuminc.comTJ Maxx, Marshalls & Homegoods20 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Terry Luper, Vice PresidentP.: 704.588.9222 RegionalEmp.: 1,831Est.: 1993 (I)NAICS: 45 Discount department storestjmaxx.comTom Johnson Camping Center6700 Bruton Smith Blvd., Concord, NC 28027Mr. Charles Faulkner, General ManagerP.: 704.455.1440 CabarrusEmp.: 120 Est.: 1967NAICS: 44 Recreational vehicle dealerstomjohnsoncamping.comToshiba American Nuclear Energy &Westinghouse Electric3545 Whitehall Park Dr., Ste. 500Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Pete Harden, Vice President SalesP.: 704.548.7777 MecklenburgEmp.: 170Est.: 2008 (R)NAICS: 54 Engineering servicestoshiba.comToter Inc.841 Meacham Rd., Statesville, NC 28677Mr. Joe Futcher, CEOP.: 704.872.8171 IredellEmp.: 165Est.: 1962 (H)NAICS: 32 All other plastics productmanufacturingtoter.comTown of Cheraw220 Market St., Cheraw, SC 29520Mr. Michael Smith, Town AdministratorP.: 843.537.8400 ChesterfieldEmp.: 100Est.: 1820 (H)NAICS: 92 City governmentcheraw.comTown of Huntersville101 Huntersville-Concord Rd.Huntersville, NC 28078Mr. Greg Ferguson, Town ManagerP.: 704.875.6541 MecklenburgEmp.: 168Est.: 1873 (H)NAICS: 92 City governmenthuntersville.orgTown of Matthews232 Matthews Station St., Matthews, NC 28105Mr. Hazen Blodgett, Town ManagerP.: 704.847.4411 MecklenburgEmp.: 128Est.: 1879 (H)NAICS: 92 City governmentmatthewsnc.comTown of Mooresville413 N. Main St., Mooresville, NC 28115Mr. Erskine Smith, Town ManagerP.: 704.663.3800 IredellEmp.: 417Est.: 1873 (H)NAICS: 92 City governmentci.mooresville.nc.usToyota of North Charlotte13429 Statesville Rd., Charlotte, NC 28078Mr. Paul Kramer, OwnerP.: 704.875.9199 MecklenburgEmp.: 105(H)NAICS: 44 New & used automobile dealertoyotaofnorthcharlotte.comToys “R” Us, Babies “R” Us7 Locations in Charlotte RegionMs. Tracy Travis, Store ManagerP.: 704.643.2229 RegionalEmp.: 278 Est.: 1985NAICS: 45 Hobby, toy & game storestoysrus.comTradesmen International2211 Executive St., Ste. D, Charlotte, NC 28208Mr. Kevin Ponder, General ManagerP.: 704.391.9088 MecklenburgEmp.: 125 Est.: 1998NAICS: 56 Commercial & industrial constructionlabor - skilled tradestradesmeninternational.comTradeSource Inc.1125 E. Morehead St., Ste. 102Charlotte, NC 28204Mr. Al Caudle, Project ManagerP.: 704.522.1428 MecklenburgEmp.: 100 Est.: 1995NAICS: 56 Skill trades people staffing servicestradesource.comTrane Inc.4 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Steve Stalnaker, Operations ManagerP.: 704.398.4600 MecklenburgEmp.: 242 Est.: 1973 (R, I, E)NAICS: 42 Warm air heating & air-conditioningequipment & supplies merchant wholesalerstrane.comTransit Management of Charlotte, Inc.3145 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28217Mr. Steve Keiper, General ManagerP.: 704.336.2420 MecklenburgEmp.: 638Est.: 1977 (H)NAICS: 48 Public transportationridetransit.orgTransitional Health Services1810 Concord Lake Rd., Kannapolis, NC 28083Ms. Tanya Rocquemore, AdministratorP.: 704.933.3781 CabarrusEmp.: 136Est.: 1994 (H)NAICS: 62 Rehabilitation & long-term nursingservicesTransportation Insight LLC328 1st Ave. NW, Hickory, NC 28601Mr. Chris Baltz, CEOP.: 828.485.5000 CatawbaEmp.: 148Est.: 2000 (H)NAICS: 54 Process, physical distribution & logisticsconsulting servicestransporationinsight.comTravelers11440 Carmel Commons Blvd., Ste. 300Charlotte, NC 28226Ms. Melanie Hudson, Regional PresidentP.: 704.544.3500 MecklenburgEmp.: 400 Est.: 1864NAICS: 52 Insurance claims centertravelers.comTropical Nut & Fruit Co.1100 Continental Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. John Bauer, PresidentP.: 704.588.0400 MecklenburgEmp.: 112Est.: 1980 (H)NAICS: 31 Specialty foods, nut & fruit productstropicalfoods.comTrue Behaviorial Healthcare2505 Court Dr., Ste. B, Gastonia, NC 28054Ms. Carla Balestra, CEOP.: 704.842.6354 GastonEmp.: 138 Est.: 1998 (H, R)NAICS: 62 Behavioral health agencytrueskids.com60Major Employers Directorycharlottechamber.com

TruGreen Companies10830 Quality Dr., Ste. B, Charlotte, NC 28278Mr. Mike Francisco, Regional Vice PresidentP.: 704.587.0628 MecklenburgEmp.: 150Est.: 1974 (R)NAICS: 56 Outdoor lawn care & landscapingtrugreen.comTrump National Golf Club Charlotte120 Meeting House SquareMooresville, NC 28117Mr. Gavin Arsenault, General ManagerP.: 704.799.7300 IredellEmp.: 150Est.: 2011 (H)NAICS: 71 Golf courses & country clubstrumpnationalcharlotte.comTryon Distributing Co.4701 Stockholm Ct., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Brad Johnston, CEOP.: 704.334.0849 MecklenburgEmp.: 125 Est.: 1985 (H, I)NAICS: 42 Wine & distilled alcoholic beveragemerchant wholesalerstryondist.comTube Specialties1401 Industrial Dr., Statesville, NC 28625Mr. Carey Cannon, Operations DirectorP.: 704.818.8933 IredellEmp.: 160Est.: 2000 (E)NAICS: 33 Iron & steel pipe & tube manufacturingfrom purchased steeltubespecialties.comTube.tec150 Intercraft Dr., Statesville, NC 28625Mr. Duane Smyth, Operations ManagerP.: 704.924.7020 IredellEmp.: 100Est.: 1997 (H)NAICS: 33 Powder metallurgy part manufacturingtubetec.netTurbomeca Manufacturing Inc.4120 Goldmine Rd., Monroe, NC 28110Mr. Matthew Nelson, CEOP.: 704.698.1600 UnionEmp.: 115 Est.: 2007 (I, E)NAICS: 33 Other aircraft part & auxiliaryequipment manufacturingturbomeca.comTurner Construction Co.5955 Carnegie Blvd., Ste. 300Charlotte, NC 28209Mr. Dan VonKossovsky, Senior OperationsManagerP.: 704.554.1001 MecklenburgEmp.: 115 Est.: 1920NAICS: 23 Commercial & institutional buildingconstructionturnerconstruction.comTuscarora Yarns Inc.4 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Martin Foil, CEOP.: 704.436.6527 RegionalEmp.: 525 Est.: 1899 (H, I, E)NAICS: 31 Yarn spinning millstuscarorayarns.comTutor Time & Childtime9 Locations in Charlotte RegionMs. Christina Helms, DirectorP.: 704.847.3223 RegionalEmp.: 107 Est.: 1997NAICS: 62 Day care & preschool centerstutortime.comTwin City Knitting Co. Inc.104 Rock Barn Rd. NE, Conover, NC 28613Mr. Francis Davis, PresidentP.: 828.464.4830 CatawbaEmp.: 218 Est.: 1961 (H, R)NAICS: 31 Athletic hosiery manufacturingtwincityknitting.comTyson Foods233 S. Secrest Ave., Monroe, NC 28112Mr. Jonathan Edwards, Plant ManagerP.: 704.283.7571 UnionEmp.: 1,410Est.: 1989 (E)NAICS: 31 Poultry processingtysonfoods.comU.S. Bancorp214 N. Tryon St., Ste. 2600, Charlotte, NC 28202Mr. Jim Kelligrew, Executive Vice PresidentP.: 704.335.2433 MecklenburgEmp.: 150 Est.: 2009NAICS: 52 Consumer lendingusbank.comU.S. Government1800 F St. NW, Washington, DC 20405Mr. Barack Obama, PresidentP.: 800.333.4636 RegionalEmp.: 5,360 Est.: 1776NAICS: 92 Federal governmentusa.govU.S. National Whitewater Center5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy.Charlotte, NC 28214Mr. Jeff Wise, CEOP.: 704.391.3900 MecklenburgEmp.: 700Est.: 2001 (H)NAICS: 71 All other amusement & recreationindustriesusnwc.orgU.S. Postal Service2901 Scott Futrell Dr., Charlotte, NC 28228Mr. Thomas Callahan, Charlotte PostmasterP.: 704.393.4587 MecklenburgEmp.: 4,000 Est.: 1794 (I, E)NAICS: 49 Government postal serviceusps.comUBS Financial Services6337 Morrison Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28211Mr. Greg Duckworth, Branch ManagerP.: 704.362.8200 MecklenburgEmp.: 120Est.: 1879 (R)NAICS: 52 Investment banking & securitiesdealingubs.comUltra Machine & Fabrication Inc.2501 W. Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC 28152Mr. Frank Stewart, CEOP.: 704.482.1399 ClevelandEmp.: 245Est.: 1988 (H)NAICS: 33 Machine tool manufacturingumf1.comUniFirst Corp.1901 Equitable Pl., Charlotte, NC 28213Mr. T J Yow, General ManagerP.: 704.597.1970 MecklenburgEmp.: 135 Est.: 1980NAICS: 81 Industrial launderersunifirst.comUniHealth Post-Acute Care — Rock Hill261 S. Herlong Ave., Rock Hill, SC 29732Mr. Tom Markuska, AdministratorP.: 803.366.7133 YorkEmp.: 165 Est.: 1963NAICS: 62 Nursing care facilitiesuhs-pruitt.comUnion County500 N. Main St., Monroe, NC 28112Ms. Cynthia Coto, County ManagerP.: 704.283.3500 UnionEmp.: 1,100Est.: 1842 (H)NAICS: 92 County governmentco.union.nc.usUnion County Public Schools400 N. Church St., Monroe, NC 28112Dr. Mary Ellis, SuperintendentP.: 704.296.9898 UnionEmp.: 4,456Est.: 1883 (H)NAICS: 61 Elementary & secondary schoolsucps.k12.nc.usUnion Power Cooperative1525 N. Rocky River Rd., Monroe, NC 28110Mr. Tony Herrin, EVP/General ManagerP.: 704.289.3145 RegionalEmp.: 123Est.: 1939 (H)NAICS: 22 Electric power distributionunion-power.comUnited Stationers Supply Co.10800 Withers Cove Park Dr., Charlotte, NC 28278Mr. Dan Markowski, General ManagerP.: 704.319.3177 MecklenburgEmp.: 250 Est.: 1978NAICS: 42 Stationery & office supplies merchantwholesalersussco.comUnited Supply Co.10701 Texland Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. John Hawkins, PresidentP.: 704.588.3310 MecklenburgEmp.: 100 Est.: 1962 (H, I, E)NAICS: 31 Curtain & drapery millsunitedsupplyco.comcharlottechamber.com Major Employers Directory 61

Universal Forest Products Inc.2 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Jeffery Richard, General ManagerP.: 704.855.1600 RegionalEmp.: 180 Est.: 2002NAICS: 32 Sawmills & planing mills, general(sawmills)ufpi.comUniversal Healthcare & Rehabilitation430 Brookwood Ave. NE, Concord, NC 28025Ms. Carol McClure, AdministratorP.: 704.788.4115 CabarrusEmp.: 120 Est.: 1985NAICS: 62 Nursing care facilitiesunivhealthcare.comUniversity Child Development Center8303 University Executive Park Dr., Ste. 450Charlotte, NC 28262Ms. Cynthia Kennedy, CEOP.: 704.549.4029 MecklenburgEmp.: 100 Est.: 1988 (H, R)NAICS: 62 Child day care servicesuniversitychilddevelopment.comUniversity of North Carolina at Charlotte9201 University City Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28223Dr. Philip Dubois, ChancellorP.: 704.687.2000 MecklenburgEmp.: 3,100 Est.: 1946 (H, R)NAICS: 61 Universityuncc.eduUniversity of Phoenix3800 Arco Corporate Dr., Ste. 100Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Alex Diaz, Vice PresidentP.: 704.504.5409 MecklenburgEmp.: 120Est.: 2003 (R)NAICS: 61 Colleges, universities & professionalschoolsphoenix.eduUniversity of South Carolina-Lancaster476 Hubbard Dr., Lancaster, SC 29720Dr. John Catalano, DeanP.: 803.313.7000 LancasterEmp.: 283 Est.: 1959NAICS: 61 Universityusclancaster.sc.eduUniversity Place Nursing & Rehab9200 Glenwater Dr., Charlotte, NC 28262Mr. Jayme Keffer, AdministratorP.: 704.549.0807 MecklenburgEmp.: 203 Est.: 1975NAICS: 62 Skilled nursing & Alzheimer’s unitUPS/United Parcel Service1514 N. Graham St., Charlotte, NC 28206Ms. Darcy Reid, District ManagerP.: 704.342.8771 RegionalEmp.: 1,650 Est.: 1907NAICS: 49 Couriersups.comURS Corporation3023 HSBC Way, Ste. 400, Fort Mill, SC 29707Mr. John Simmons, Regional PresidentP.: 803.578.7000 RegionalEmp.: 150Est.: 1980 (H)NAICS: 54 Engineering, construction & technicalservicesurscorp.comUS Airways5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy., Charlotte, NC 28208Mr. Chuck Allen, DirectorP.: 704.359.3000 MecklenburgEmp.: 7,100 Est.: 1948NAICS: 48 Scheduled passenger air transportationusairways.comUS Conec Ltd.1138 25th St. SE, Hickory, NC 28602Mr. Bill Blubaugh, PresidentP.: 828.323.8883 CatawbaEmp.: 105Est.: 1992 (H)NAICS: 33 Electronic connector manufacturingusconec.comUS Foods Inc. — Charlotte7801 Statesville Rd., Charlotte, NC 28269Mr. Bob Stout, Regional PresidentP.: 704.598.9797 MecklenburgEmp.: 492 Est.: 1930 (H, I, E)NAICS: 42 Wholesale general groceriesusfoods.comUS Foods Inc. — Fort Mill125 Fort Mill Pkwy., Fort Mill, SC 29715Mr. Dan Harris, Regional PresidentP.: 803.802.6000 YorkEmp.: 750 Est.: 1930 (H, I, E)NAICS: 42 Wholesale general groceriesusfoods.comUS Leisure Furniture2369 Charles Raper Jonas Hwy.Stanley, NC 28164Mr. Tom Lombardo, PresidentP.: 704.833.0500 GastonEmp.: 165 Est.: 1992 (H, R, I, E)NAICS: 33 Household furniture (except wood &metal) manufacturingusleisureoutdoor.comUSF Holland Inc.5201 Sunset Rd., Charlotte, NC 28269Mr. Alex Arnold, General ManagerP.: 704.599.2040 MecklenburgEmp.: 200 Est.: 1994NAICS: 48 Long distance truckingusfc.comUTC Aerospace Systems (Goodrich)2730 W. Tyvola Rd., Ste. 400, Charlotte, NC28217Mr. Alain Bellemare, CEOP.: 704.423.7000 RegionalEmp.: 470 Est.: 1975 (H, E)NAICS: 33 Aircraft & aerospace systems &componentsutcaerospacesystems.comUTC Fire & Security3211 Progress Dr., Lincolnton, NC 28092Mr. Michael Vann, Plant ManagerP.: 828.695.4000 LincolnEmp.: 210 Est.: 2004NAICS: 33 Semiconductors & related devicesutcfireandsecurity.comValley Nursing Center581 NC Hwy. 16 S, Taylorsville, NC 28681Ms. Sandra Loftin, AdministratorP.: 828.632.8146 AlexanderEmp.: 140NAICS: 62 Skilled nursing carevalleyrehab.comEst.: 1995 (H)Valley Proteins, Inc.656 Little Duncan Rd., Wadesboro, NC 28170Mr. Dean Deibert, General ManagerP.: 704.694.3701 RegionalEmp.: 230Est.: 1946 (E)NAICS: 31 Rendering & meat byproductprocessingvalleyproteins.comValspar Coatings2 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Paul Mescall, Plant ManagerP.: 704.548.2820 RegionalEmp.: 150 Est.: 1996 (I, E)NAICS: 32 Paint & coating manufacturingvalspar.comVanguard Furniture Co. Inc.109 Simpson St., Conover, NC 28613Mr. John Bray, CEOP.: 828.328.5631 CatawbaEmp.: 400 Est.: 1969 (H, E)NAICS: 33 Upholstered household furnituremanufacturingvanguardfurniture.comVanguard Group Inc., The2525 Water Ridge Pkwy., Charlotte, NC 28217Ms. Maribeth Baker, PrincipalP.: 704.306.9773 MecklenburgEmp.: 1,260 Est.: 1997NAICS: 52 Investment servicesvanguard.comVerizon Wireless24 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Dean Antonilli, DirectorP.: 704.519.4500 RegionalEmp.: 463 Est.: 1985NAICS: 51 Cellular & other wirelesstelecommunicationsverizonwireless.comVertis Communications10911 Granite St., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Rick Morrison, General ManagerP.: 704.588.9998 MecklenburgEmp.: 154 Est.: 2000 (R, I, E)NAICS: 32 Commercial lithographic printingvertisinc.com62Major Employers Directorycharlottechamber.com

Victoria’s Secret11 Locations in Charlotte RegionMs. Jen Thomas, Administrative AssistantP.: 704.557.9994 RegionalEmp.: 336Est.: 1982 (H)NAICS: 44 Lingerie storesvictoriassecret.comVillage at Carolina Place — The Laurels &The Haven2 Locations in Charlotte RegionMs. Ann Parrish, Director of NursingP.: 704.540.8007 MecklenburgEmp.: 160Est.: 1990 (R)NAICS: 62 Assisted living facilitieslaurelscarolinaplace.comVision Metering LLC7 Ross Cannon St., York, SC 29745Mr. Randy Austin, PresidentP.: 803.628.0035 YorkEmp.: 135 Est.: 1991 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Electric utility equipmentvisionmetering.comvon Drehle Corp.612 3rd Ave. NE, Hickory, NC 28601Mr. Raymond Von Drehle, CEOP.: 828.322.1805 CatawbaEmp.: 128 Est.: 1974 (H, R)NAICS: 32 Sanitary paper product manufacturingvondrehle.comVT LeeBoy500 Lincoln County Pkwy. Ext.Lincolnton, NC 28092Mr. Kelly Majeskie, CEOP.: 704.966.3300 LincolnEmp.: 235 Est.: 1964 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Asphalt paving & grading equipmentleeboy.comWade Manufacturing Co.76 Mill St., Wadesboro, NC 28170Mr. Bernie Hodges, PresidentP.: 704.694.2131 AnsonEmp.: 124 Est.: 1923 (H, I)NAICS: 31 Cotton fabrics manufacturingWaffle House31 Locations in Charlotte RegionMs. Cassie McIntyre, General ManagerP.: 704.399.5207 RegionalEmp.: 605 Est.: 1970NAICS: 72 Limited-service restaurantswafflehouse.comWalgreens1101 Woodrigde Center Dr., Ste. 114Charlotte, NC 28217Ms. Dana Psomas, Vice President MarketingP.: 704.424.5551 RegionalEmp.: 507 Est.: 1901NAICS: 44 Pharmacies & drug storeswalgreens.comWalmart & Sam’s Club Stores34 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Dave Byrum, General ManagerP.: 704.487.2500 RegionalEmp.: 16,100 Est.: 1981NAICS: 45 Discount department storeswalmart.comWarco Construction Inc.3910 Stuart Andrew Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28217Mr. Hans Warren, PresidentP.: 704.521.5200 MecklenburgEmp.: 125Est.: 1985 (H)NAICS: 23 Subcontractor for interior systems& fireproofing for commercial & industrialconstructionwarcoconstruction.comWaste Management2712 Lowell Rd., Gastonia, NC 28054Mr. Lee Haley, District ManagerP.: 704.824.2011 GastonEmp.: 100Est.: 1999 (R)NAICS: 56 Solid waste collectionwm.comWastequip Inc.1901 Roxborough Rd., Ste. 300Charlotte, NC 28211Mr. Marty Bryant, CEOP.: 704.366.7140 RegionalEmp.: 175Est.: 2009 (H)NAICS: 33 Construction machinerymanufacturingwastequip.comWatkins & Shepard Trucking Inc.1515 4th St. SW, Conover, NC 28613Ms. Sheila Travis, Branch ManagerP.: 828.464.9551 CatawbaEmp.: 100 Est.: 1995NAICS: 48 General freight trucking, longdistance,truckloadwksh.comWayne Brothers Inc.195 Ervin Woods Dr., Kannapolis, NC 28081Mr. Keith Wayne, CEOP.: 704.938.8400 RowanEmp.: 341Est.: 1985 (H)NAICS: 23 Poured concrete foundation &structure contractorswaynebros.comWBTV Channel 3One Julian Price Pl., Charlotte, NC 28208Mr. Nick Simonette, Vice President ManagerP.: 704.374.3500 MecklenburgEmp.: 100Est.: 1946 (H)NAICS: 51 Television broadcastingwbtv.comWCCB-TV Fox Charlotte1 Television Place, Charlotte, NC 28205Mr. John Hutchinson, Senior Vice PresidentManagerP.: 704.372.1800 MecklenburgEmp.: 125Est.: 1965 (H)NAICS: 51 Television broadcastingfoxcharlotte.comWCNC-TV1001 Woodridge Center Dr., Charlotte, NC 28217Mr. Timothy Morrissey, PresidentP.: 704.329.3636 MecklenburgEmp.: 170Est.: 1968 (H)NAICS: 51 Television broadcastingwcnc.comWeiser Security Services Inc.8510 McAlpine Park Dr., Ste. 208Charlotte, NC 28211Mr. John Koonce, Branch ManagerP.: 704.535.1441 MecklenburgEmp.: 258 Est.: 1950NAICS: 56 Security guard & patrol servicesweisersecurity.comWells Fargo Company301 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28282Mr. Kendall Alley, Regional PresidentP.: 704.383.4877 RegionalEmp.: 20,300Est.: 1939 (H)NAICS: 52 Commercial bankingwellsfargo.comWendy’s54 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Quint Graham, Franchise Owner/President, Carolina Restaurant GroupP.: 704.525.3434 RegionalEmp.: 1,866 Est.: 1993NAICS: 72 Limited-service restaurantswendys.comWesley Hall Inc.141 Fairgrove Church Rd., Hickory, NC 28602Mr. Ronald Deal, CEOP.: 828.324.7466 CatawbaEmp.: 190 Est.: 1989 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Upholstered household furnituremanufacturingwesleyhall.comWest Marine860 Marine Dr., Rock Hill, SC 29730Mr. Jeff Scibuola, Assistant Vice PresidentP.: 803.909.6000 RegionalEmp.: 265 Est.: 1995 (I, E)NAICS: 44 Retail & wholesale boating supplieswestmarine.comWestin, Aloft, Ballantyne Hotel, Sheraton &Four Points Hotels7 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Tom Manno, Westin General ManagerP.: 704.375.2600 MecklenburgEmp.: 639Est.: 1988 (R)NAICS: 72 Hotel & motel operation (exceptcasinos)starwoodhotels.comWestminster Catawba Christian School2650 India Hook Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29732Mr. Ray Casey, HeadmasterP.: 803.366.4119 YorkEmp.: 115 Est.: 1993 (H, R)NAICS: 61 Elementary & secondary schoolswccs.orgcharlottechamber.com Major Employers Directory 63

Westminster Towers1330 India Hook Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29732Mr. Anthony Fountain, CEOP.: 803.328.5000 YorkEmp.: 250Est.: 1989 (H)NAICS: 62 Continuing care retirementcommunitieswestminstertowers.orgWG (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center1601 Brenner Ave., Salisbury, NC 28144Ms. Kaye Green, Medical DirectorP.: 704.638.9000 RowanEmp.: 1,753 Est.: 1953NAICS: 62 General medical & surgical hospitalsalisbury.va.govWhite Oak Manor5 Locations in Charlotte RegionMs. Amanda Pack, AdministratorP.: 704.365.2620 RegionalEmp.: 938 Est.: 1970NAICS: 62 Nursing care facilitieswhiteoakmanor.comWhole Foods Market6610 Fairview Rd., Charlotte, NC 28210Mr. Trevor Barhydt, Store ManagerP.: 980.213.2400 MecklenburgEmp.: 250 Est.: 2012NAICS: 44 Supermarkets & other grocery storeswholefoodsmarket.comWikoff Color Corp.1886 Merritt Rd., Fort Mill, SC 29715Mr. Geoff Peters, CEOP.: 803.548.2210 RegionalEmp.: 176 Est.: 1956 (H, I, E)NAICS: 32 Printing ink manufacturingwikoff.comWilbert Plastic Services Inc.2 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Joe Rogers, Plant ManagerP.: 704.455.5191 RegionalEmp.: 176Est.: 1968 (I)NAICS: 32 Plastics packaging film & sheet(including laminated) manufacturingwilbertinc.comWild Wing Cafe3 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Lester Proctor, General ManagerP.: 704.716.9464 MecklenburgEmp.: 275Est.: 1985 (R)NAICS: 72 Limited-service restaurantswildwingcafe.comWilkinson & Associates8604 Cliff Cameron Dr., Ste. 110Charlotte, NC 28269Mr. Scott Wilkinson, OwnerP.: 704.393.0048 MecklenburgEmp.: 630Est.: 1992 (H)NAICS: 53 Residential real estatewilkinsonandassociates.comWilliams & Fudge Inc.300 Chatham Ave., Rock Hill, SC 29730Mr. Gary Williams, CEOP.: 803.329.9791 YorkEmp.: 225Est.: 1986 (H)NAICS: 56 Accounts receivable management &collection servicewfcorp.comWilson Trucking Corp.7500 Statesville Rd., Charlotte, NC 28269Mr. Mike Smith, Branch ManagerP.: 704.596.6222 RegionalEmp.: 100 Est.: 1986NAICS: 48 Less than truckload motor carrier ofgeneral freightwilsontrucking.comWindsor Windows and Doors2210 Stafford St. Ext., Monroe, NC 28110Mr. Richard Stephens, Chief Operating OfficerP.: 704.283.7459 UnionEmp.: 146 Est.: 1984NAICS: 32 Wooden & glass windows & doorswindsorwindows.comWindstream Communications10005 Monroe Rd., Matthews, NC 28105Mr. Greg Baucom, DirectorP.: 866.445.3402 RegionalEmp.: 1,876Est.: 1983 (H)NAICS: 51 Wire line communications products &serviceswindstream.comWingate University209 N. Camden Rd., Wingate, NC 28174Dr. Jerry McGee, PresidentP.: 704.233.8000 RegionalEmp.: 510Est.: 1896 (H)NAICS: 61 Private universitywingate.eduWinthrop University701 Oakland Ave., Rock Hill, SC 29733Dr. Anthony DiGiorgio, PresidentP.: 803.323.2211 YorkEmp.: 1,238 Est.: 1886 (H, R)NAICS: 61 Colleges, universities & professionalschoolswinthrop.eduWire-Bond400 Roundtree Rd., Charlotte, NC 28217Mr. Ralph O. Johnson III, PresidentP.: 704.525.5554 MecklenburgEmp.: 140 Est.: 1975 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Wire reinforcing for concrete blockconstructionwirebond.comWireway/Husky Corp.6146 Denver Industrial Park Cir.Denver, NC 28037Mr. Ronald Young, PresidentP.: 704.483.1900 LincolnEmp.: 120 Est.: 1987 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Showcase, partition, shelving & lockermanufacturingwirewayhusky.comWix Filtration Products1 Wix Way, Gastonia, NC 28054Mr. Keith Wilson, PresidentP.: 704.864.6711 RegionalEmp.: 1,200 Est.: 1939 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Automotive filterswixfilters.comWm. T. Burnett & Co.2550 W. Front St., Statesville, NC 28677Mr. Mike McAllister, Plant ManagerP.: 704.872.2477 IredellEmp.: 125 Est.: 1905 (I, E)NAICS: 32 Polyester battingwilliamtburnett.comWomble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice LLP301 S. College St., Ste. 3500Charlotte, NC 28202Mr. G. Michael Barnhill, Managing PartnerP.: 704.331.4900 MecklenburgEmp.: 150 Est.: 1984NAICS: 54 Offices of lawyerswcsr.comWorkflowOne4001 Performance Rd., Charlotte, NC 28214Mr. Jon Pubentz, Plant ManagerP.: 704.398.5100 MecklenburgEmp.: 135Est.: 1984 (E)NAICS: 32 Commercial lithographic printingworkflowone.comWSOC-TV/TV 641901 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28206Mr. Joe Pomilla, Vice President ManagerP.: 704.338.9999 MecklenburgEmp.: 150Est.: 1957 (H)NAICS: 51 Television broadcastingwsoctv.comWyndham Capital Mortgage Inc.6115 Park South Dr., Ste. 200Charlotte, NC 28210Mr. Jeff Douglas, CEOP.: 704.525.9911 MecklenburgEmp.: 180Est.: 2001 (H)NAICS: 52 Mortgage & nonmortgage loanbrokerswyndhamcapital.comWyndham Hotels48 Locations in Charlotte RegionMs. Martha Pressley, General ManagerP.: 704.525.8350 RegionalEmp.: 630 Est.: 1992NAICS: 72 Hotel & motel operation (exceptcasinos)wyndhamworldwide.comXerox Corp.4201 Congress St., Ste. 250, Charlotte, NC 28209Ms. Donna Dunlap, Vice President SalesP.: 704.551.2000 MecklenburgEmp.: 125 Est.: 1964NAICS: 42 Office equipment merchantwholesalersxerox.com64Major Employers Directorycharlottechamber.com

XPIENT Solutions11525 Carmel Commons Blvd., Ste. 100Charlotte, NC 28226Mr. Chistopher Sebes, CEOP.: 704.295.7000 MecklenburgEmp.: 120Est.: 2004 (H)NAICS: 51 Software publishersxpient.comXPO Logistics Inc.13777 Ballantyne Corporate Pl., Ste. 400Charlotte, NC 28277Mr. Lou Amo, Vice President OperationsP.: 704.512.0015 MecklenburgEmp.: 202Est.: 2012 (H)NAICS: 48 Freight transportation arrangementxpologistics.comXylem Water Solutions Inc.14125 S. Bridge Cir., Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. Ron Askin, Managing DirectorP.: 704.409.9700 MecklenburgEmp.: 100 Est.: 2011 (H, I, E)NAICS: 33 Ultraviolet water treatment equipment& ozone water systemsxylemwatersolutions.comYMCA Gaston County201 S. Clay St., Gastonia, NC 28052Mr. Tony Sigmon, CEOP.: 704.865.8551 GastonEmp.: 391 Est.: 1958 (H, R)NAICS: 71 Fitness & recreational sports centergastonymca.orgYMCA of Catawba Valley1375 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd. SE, Ste. 202Hickory, NC 28602Mr. Bob Conklin, CEOP.: 828.324.9622 CatawbaEmp.: 153 Est.: 1969 (H, R)NAICS: 71 Fitness & recreational sports centerymcacv.orgYMCA of Greater Charlotte500 E. Morehead St., Ste. 300, Charlotte, NC28202Mr. Andrew Calhoun, CEOP.: 704.716.6200 RegionalEmp.: 2,783Est.: 1874 (H)NAICS: 71 Fitness & recreational sports centerymcacharlotte.orgYMCA of Northwest NC828 Wesley Dr., Statesville, NC 28677Ms. Angela Blakley, Vice President OperationsP.: 704.873.9622 RegionalEmp.: 200 Est.: 1974NAICS: 71 Fitness & recreational sports centerymcanwnc.orgYMCA of Rowan County215 Guffy St., Salisbury, NC 28147Mr. Jamie Morgan, CEOP.: 704.216.9622 RowanEmp.: 274 Est.: 1970 (H, R)NAICS: 71 Fitness & recreational sports centerrowanymca.comYMCA Upper Palmetto323 Oakland Ave., Rock Hill, SC 29730Mr. Frank Bell, CEOP.: 803.324.9622 RegionalEmp.: 755Est.: 1950 (H)NAICS: 71 Fitness & recreational sports centerupymca.orgYork County Board of Disabilities &Special Needs7900 Park Place Rd., York, SC 29745Ms. Mary Poole, Executive DirectorP.: 803.628.5999 YorkEmp.: 375 Est.: 1980 (H, R)NAICS: 62 Individual & family services forindividuals with disabilitiesyorkdsnb.orgYork County SC6 S. Congress St., York, SC 29745Ms. Anna Moore, Interim County ManagerP.: 803.684.8511 YorkEmp.: 1,000 Est.: 1785 (H, R)NAICS: 92 County governmentyorkcountygov.comYork Electric Cooperative Inc.1385 E. Alexander Love Hwy., York, SC 29745Mr. Paul Basha, CEOP.: 803.684.4247 YorkEmp.: 108Est.: 1941 (H)NAICS: 22 Electric power distributionyorkelectric.netYork School District One1475 E. Liberty St., York, SC 29745Dr. Vernon Prosser, SuperintendentP.: 803.684.9916 YorkEmp.: 754 Est.: 1953 (H, R)NAICS: 61 Elementary & secondary schoolsyork.k12.sc.usYork Technical College452 S. Anderson Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29730Dr. Greg Rutherford, PresidentP.: 803.327.8000 YorkEmp.: 455 Est.: 1964 (H, R)NAICS: 61 Technical collegeyorktech.comYP Advertising Solutions9144 Arrowpoint Blvd., Ste. 400Charlotte, NC 28273Mr. David Hakanson, Regional Vice PresidentP.: 704.522.5650 MecklenburgEmp.: 190 Est.: 2012 (H, R)NAICS: 51 Directory & mailing list publishersadsolutions.att.comYRC Freight11010 Reames Rd., Charlotte, NC 28269Mr. Joe Lewis, Area ManagerP.: 704.597.1831 MecklenburgEmp.: 550 Est.: 1930NAICS: 48 General freight trucking, longdistance,truckloadyrc.comYWCA of the Central Carolinas3420 Park Rd., Charlotte, NC 28209Ms. Kirsten Sikkelee, CEOP.: 704.525.5770 MecklenburgEmp.: 100Est.: 1902 (H)NAICS: 62 Child development services & afterschoolyouth developmentywcacentralcarolinas.orgZaxby’s17 Locations in Charlotte RegionMr. Wayne Worley, General ManagerP.: 704.494.4360 RegionalEmp.: 467 Est.: 1990NAICS: 72 Limited-service restaurantszaxbys.comZenith Freight Lines LLC210 Dehart Motor Terminal Rd. SWConover, NC 28613Mr. Jack Hawn, PresidentP.: 828.465.7036 CatawbaEmp.: 100Est.: 1979 (H)NAICS: 48 Furniture freight serviceszenithcompanies.comZF Lemforder1570 E P St. Ext., Newton, NC 28658Mr. Mike Curtis, Plant ManagerP.: 828.468.3100 CatawbaEmp.: 210 Est.: 1989 (I, E)NAICS: 42 Motor vehicle supplies & new partsmerchant wholesalerszf.comZimmer Inc.2021 Old Mountain Rd., Statesville, NC 28625Ms. Andria Lipovan, Operations DirectorP.: 704.873.1001 RegionalEmp.: 165 Est.: 1927NAICS: 33 Surgical appliance & suppliesmanufacturingzimmer.comcharlottechamber.com Major Employers Directory 65

Major Employers in the Charlotte Region by NAICS Industry, 201311 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing andHuntingBaucom’s Nursery Co. Inc.Circle S Ranch Inc.McLeod FarmsMetrolina GreenhousesPatterson Farm Inc.21 MiningCarolina Stalite Company22 UtilitiesCogentrixDuke Energy Corp.Lynches River Electric CooperativePiedmont Natural GasPSNC EnergyUnion Power CooperativeYork Electric Cooperative Inc.23 ConstructionAdams Electric Co. Inc.AFL Network ServicesAME Inc.Andersen ServicesBalfour Beatty ConstructionBasic Electric Co. Inc.Blythe Development CompanyBoggs Paving Inc.Cam-Ful Industries Inc.Carolina Steel & Stone Inc.Century ContractorsCharlotte Paint Co., Inc.Choate Construction Co.ComDesign Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.Crowder Construction Co.Culp Brothers Inc.Embree-Reed Inc.Fluor Corp.G.L. Wilson Building CompanyGamewell MechanicalGates Construction Co. Inc.Gaylor Inc. of NCGriffin MasonryJE Dunn ConstructionJohn Weiland Homes & NeighborhoodsKBR Building GroupLake Electric Co. Inc.Lend LeaseMcGee BrothersMechanical Contractors Inc.Mechanical Systems & Services Inc.Morris-Jenkins Co. Inc.Old North State Masonry LLCOrleans HomebuildersOvercash Gravel & Grading Inc.Overhead Door Co.PC Godfrey Inc.Pike Electric Corp.PowerWorks ElectricPreferred Electric Co.Price Brothers Inc.Randolph & Son Builders Inc.Rodgers Builders, Inc.Ryan HomesRyland HomesStarr Electric Co., Inc.State Utility ContractorsTeam RoofingTurner Construction Co.Warco Construction Inc.Wayne Brothers Inc.31-33 Manufacturing3A Composites USA Inc.3M Co.A.B. Carter Inc.ABB Inc.Accuma Corp.Actavis USAdvancePierre FoodsAEP Industries Inc.Ajax Rolled Ring & Machine Inc.Akzo Nobel Specialty PlasticsAkzoNobel Surface ChemistryAmerican & Efird Inc.American Eagle Wheel Corp.American Fiber & Finishing Inc.American Roller Bearing CoAmerican Stainless Tubing Inc.American TruetzschlerAmerichem Inc.Aplix Inc.ArmacellArrow Home FashionsASMO North America, LLCASSA ABLOY Door Security SolutionsATI AllvacAtotech USA Inc.Avdel USA LLCB Robert’s Foods LLCBadger Sportswear Inc.Baldor Electric Co.Barnhardt Manufacturing CompanyBarrday Corp.Bartlett Milling Co. LLCBASF Corp.Bassett Furniture DirectBerry Plastics CorporationBesam Entrance SystemsBestSweet Inc.Betco Inc.Beverly KnitsBimbo Bakeries USABlum Inc.Blythe Construction Inc.Boral Building ProductsBoral Stone ProductsBosch Rexroth Corp.Boston GearBradington-Young LLCBritax Child Safety Inc.BSI-Balance SystemsBuckeye Fire Equipment Co. Inc.Buckeye Technologies Inc.Building Center, TheBurlan Corp.C.A. Short CompanyC.M. Tucker Lumber Companies, LLCCabot WrennCadmusCaraustar Converted Products GroupCardinal FGCargill Inc.Carolina Beverage Group, LLCCarolina Canners Inc.Carolina Container CompanyCarolina Foods Inc.Carotek Inc.Carpenter Co.Carpenter DecoratingCarpenter IndustriesCarrier Corp. & AffiliatesCataler North America Corp.CCL LabelCelgard, LLCCEM Corp.CEMEXCentro Inc.Centurion Medical ProductsCentury FurnitureCertainTeed Corp.Champion Laboratories, Inc.Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Co.Chemring Detection SystemsChester Wood Products LlcChoice USA Beverage Inc.Clariant Corp. USAClassic Graphics Inc.Classic Leather Inc.Clayton HomesClearwater PaperClondalkin Pharma & HealthcareCMH Manufacturing Inc.CoaLogix Inc.Coats North AmericaCoca-Cola Bottling Co. ConsolidatedColumbus McKinnon Corp.66Major Employers Directorycharlottechamber.com

Commercial Vehicle GroupCommScopeConbraco Industries Inc.Concrete Supply Co.Conitex-Sonoco USA Inc.Consolidated MetcoContinental Tire The Americas, LLCControls Southeast Inc.Cookson Company Inc., TheCorning Cable Systems LLCCorning Inc.CR Laine Furniture Co. Inc.Craftmaster FurnitureCrown Beverage PackagingCurtiss-Wright Controls Inc.Custom Glass Products Inc.Custom Pallet & Crating Inc.Custom Products Inc.Daimler Trucks North America LLCDanaher Specialty ProductsDavis Steel & Iron Co. Inc.Decore-ative SpecialtiesDelta ApparelDigitalOpticsDNP IMS America Corp.Dole Fresh VegetablesDomtar Paper Co. LLCDraka CommunicationsDrake Precision Dental LaboratoryDrexel HeritageDuff-NortonDunn Manufacturing Co.DuracellEaton Corp.Edwards Wood Products Inc.EiElectrolux North AmericaElmer’s Products Inc.Engineered Sintered ComponentsEnvironamics Inc.Ethan Allen Inc.Exopack Advanced CoatingsFAIST ChemTec Inc.Ferebee Corp.Fiber and Yarn ProductsFiberon LLCFiltration Group Inc.Firestone Fibers & Textiles Co.Flextronics Inc.Flowers Baking Co.FMC LithiumForbo Siegling LLCFreirich Foods Inc.Frito-Lay Inc.Fun Tees, A Division of Delta ApparelFXIGalvan IndustriesGaston County Dyeing Machine Co.; GastonCounty ElectronicsGeneral Dynamics SATCOM TechnologiesGeneral Microcircuits Inc.Genpak LLCGerdau Ameristeel Corp.GildanGKN DrivelineGM NameplateGoodyear Tire and Rubber Co., TheGoulston Technologies, Inc.Graphic Packaging International Inc.Great American Appetizers Inc.Greiner Bio-One North America Inc.GSM ServicesGuardian Industries Inc.Hancock & Moore Inc.HanesbrandsHBD Industries Inc.Hickory Brands Inc. & Shoefly DesignsHickory Business Furniture/HBFHickory Chair Co.Hickory Printing Solutions LLCHickory White FurnitureHighland Industries Inc.Honeywell Safety ProductsHornwood, Inc.HSMHunter Douglas Designer ShadesHuntington House Inc.Husqvarna Professional Products Inc.IBM Corp.IdeaItalia Contemporary FurnitureIMO PumpIMS Inc.Independent Beverage Corp.Industrial Fabricators Inc.Ingersoll Rand Co. & Ingersoll Rand IndustrialTechnologiesInternational Automotive ComponentsInternational Construction Equipment LLCInternational Paper Co.Interstate Foam & Supply Inc.InvistaINX International Ink Co.IPEX USA LLCIRWIN ToolsJ.R. Cole Industries, Inc.JacobsenJC Steele & Sons Inc.Johnson Controls Inc.JournalBooksJPS Composite Materials Corp.Kellogg’s SnacksKendrion FAS Controls Inc.Kewaunee Scientific Corp.Keystone Powdered Metal Co.King Hickory Furniture Co.Klingspor Abrasives Inc.Krispy Kreme Doughnut Co.Kroehler Furniture Manufacturing Co.Kurz Transfer Products LLCLane VentureLB Plastics Inc.Leathercraft Inc.Lee Industries Inc.Leggett & Platt Inc.Lexington Precision Corp.LNS Turbo Inc.Mack Molding Co.Magna CompositesMar-Mac Protective ApparelMasonite International Corp.McClancy Seasoning Co.McCreary ModernMcKenzie Sports Products Inc.McMurray Fabrics Inc.Medical Specialties Inc.Meridian Specialty Yarn GroupMeritor Inc.Metso PowerMichelin Aircraft Tire Co. LLCMidstate Mills Inc.Mitchell Gold + Bob WilliamsMohican MillsMorrison Textile Machinery Co.Moss Supply Co.Mueller SystemsNational Gypsum Co.New South Fabricators LLCNGK Ceramics USA Inc.Norandal USA Inc.Northrop Grumman Corp.Norton Door ControlsOiles America Corp.Okuma America Inc.Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope & OldcastlePrecast Inc.OMNOVA Solutions Inc.Otto Environmental SystemsNorth America Inc.P Kaufmann Inc.Packaging Corp. of AmericaPactiv Corp.Parkdale Mills Inc.Parker Hannifin Corp.Pass & Seymour/LegrandPatrick Yarn Mills Inc.Paul Robert Chair Inc.Pelton & CranePepsi Beverages Co.Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. of HickoryPerdue Farms Inc.Perfect Fit Industries LLCPerformance Friction Corp.Pharr Yarns LLCPilgrim’s PridePlastic Packaging Inc.Pneumafil Corp.Polyester Fibers & Cumulus FibersPolymer Group Inc.Polypore International Inc.Porter’s FabricationsPossehl Connector Services Inc.PPG IndustriesPratt Industries USA Inc. - Corrugating DivisionPrecedent FurniturePreformed Line Products Co.Premiere FibersPrestige FarmsProfessional KnittingQualitest PharmaceuticalsQuality Sprinkler Co., Inc.R-Anell Housing Group LLCRea ContractingReady Mixed Concrete Co.Red Valve CompanyResolute Forest ProductsRICO Industries Inc.River Valley Animal FoodsRobert Abbey Inc.Rochling Engineering PlasticsRockTenn Co.Rockwood LithiumRomarco Minerals Inc.Roush Yates EnginesRoyale Comfort Seating Inc.RR DonnelleyRSC Chemical Solutions, a Division ofRadiator Specialty Co.charlottechamber.com Major Employers Directory 67

RSI Home ProductsRubbermaid ConsumerRutland Plastics Technologies Inc.S&D Coffee Inc.Sabo USA Inc.SAERTEX USA LLCSanmina-SCI Corp.SARSTEDT Inc.ScentAir Technologies Inc.Schaefer Systems International Inc.Schaeffler GroupSchneider ElectricSchneider Mills Inc.Schult HomesScott Safety Inc.Select Stainless Products LLCSGL Carbon LLCSherer Dental Laboratory Inc.Sherrill FurnitureShuford YarnsShurtape Technologies, LLCSiemensSimmons Bedding Co.SimplexGrinnelSmith Setzer & Sons Inc.Snyder Packaging Inc.Snyder Paper Corp.Snyder’s-Lance Inc.Sonoco Products Co.Southco Industries Inc.Southeastern Metal Products LLCSouthern Furniture Co.Southwood Furniture Corp.Specialty Manufacturing Inc.Specialty Textile Inc. / STISprings Global US Inc.St. Timothy Chair Co.Stabilus Inc.Standard Register Co.Star AmericaSteelFab Inc.Stronghaven Containers Co.Sun Chemical Corp.Sunshine Uniform Service, Inc.Supermetal Southern Inc.SupplyOne Inc.Synthetics Finishing of NC Inc.Talley Specialty SteelsTaylor Clay Products, Inc.Taylor King Furniture Inc.TCS Designs Inc.TE ConnectivityTechnibilt/Cari-AllTerex Light Construction, Utilities &Hydra PlatformsThomas & Betts Co.Thomas Concrete Industries Inc.Thomasville Furniture Industries Inc.Thor-Lo Inc.TiconaTimken Co., TheToter Inc.Tropical Nut & Fruit Co.Tube SpecialtiesTube.tecTurbomeca Manufacturing Inc.Tuscarora Yarns Inc.Twin City Knitting Co. Inc.Tyson FoodsUltra Machine & Fabrication Inc.United Supply Co.Universal Forest Products Inc.US Conec Ltd.US Leisure FurnitureUTC Aerospace Systems (Goodrich)UTC Fire & SecurityValley Proteins, Inc.Valspar CoatingsVanguard Furniture Co. Inc.Vertis CommunicationsVision Metering LLCvon Drehle Corp.VT LeeBoyWade Manufacturing Co.Wastequip Inc.Wesley Hall Inc.Wikoff Color Corp.Wilbert Plastic Services Inc.Windsor Windows and DoorsWire-BondWireway/Husky Corp.Wix Filtration ProductsWm. T. Burnett & Co.WorkflowOneXylem Water Solutions Inc.Zimmer Inc.42 Wholesale TradeAcosta Sales & Marketing Co.ADESA Inc.Airgas National WeldersAtlantic Packaging Co.Atlas CopcoBabcock & Wilcox Co., TheBaker & TaylorBeaconMedaes USABealer WholesaleBIC Corp.Bluestar Silicones USA Corp.Brooks EquipmentBSN Medical Inc.Builders FirstSourceCardinal Health Inc.Carolina CATCarolina Handling LLCCarolina Premium Beverage LLCCharlotte Truck CenterCMH Space Flooring Products Inc.Cooper Wiring Devices Inc.Cummins Atlantic Inc.Dixon Quick CouplingDoosan Infracore Portable Power Inc.East Coast Metal Distributors Inc.EMC Corp.Empire Distributors Inc.Environmental Filtration TechnologiesEuropa Sports Products Inc.Freshouse LLCFreshPoint CharlotteFSIofficeGeneral Motors Service PartsGraybar Electric Co.Haddon House Food ProductsHanes Industries Inc.HD SupplyHoneywell Scanning & MobilityHT Hackney Co.Industrial Distribution Group Inc.Industrial Piping Inc.Kinetic Concepts, Inc.LiftOne LLCLivingston & Haven Inc.Manheim Statesville Auto AuctionMcLane Foodservice Inc.Merchants Distributors, Inc.Metromont Corp.Michael Weinig Inc.Monroe HardwareMurata Machinery USA Inc.NSI Industries LLCOerlikon Textile & Oerlikon BalzersOwens & Minor Inc.Performance Fibers Inc.Performance FoodservicePFG Customized DistributionPositec USA Inc.PreGel America Inc.Procter & Gamble Co., TheProLogix Distribution ServicesRicoh AmericasRobert Bosch Tool Corp.Ryerson Inc.SABIC Innovative PlasticsSalonCentricSellEthics Marketing GroupSharp Business SystemsSirona Dental Inc.Springs Creative Products Group LLCStanley Black & DeckerSungardSygma Network Inc.Sysco CharlotteTharpeRobbins Co., TheTrane Inc.Tryon Distributing Co.United Stationers Supply Co.US Foods Inc. - CharlotteUS Foods Inc. - Fort MillXerox Corp.ZF Lemforder44-45 Retail TradeAbercrombie & Fitch Co.AC Moore Arts and CraftsAce HardwareAdvance Auto PartsAldi Inc.American Tire Distributors Inc.Anna’s LinensBarnes & NobleBass Pro Shops Outdoor WorldBath & Body WorksBed Bath & BeyondBelkBest BuyBi-LoBig LotsBurlington Coat FactoryCanteen Vending ServicesCaribou Coffee Co.CarMax Inc.Cato Corp., TheCircle K Stores Inc.Cloninger FordCostco WholesaleCVSDale Jarrett Automotive GroupDick’s Sporting Goods68Major Employers Directorycharlottechamber.com

Dillard’s Inc.Everett Chevrolet Buick GMCFamily Dollar StoresFolger Subaru & Folger KiaFood Lion LLCGerry Wood Auto Grouph.h. greggHarris TeeterHendrick Automotive GroupHobby LobbyHollister Co.Home DepotIKEAIngles MarketsJC Penney Corp. Inc.JR Cigars Factory OutletK-MartKeffer Hyundai, Volkswagen, Kia and MitsubishiKohl’s Department StoreLebo’s Shoe Store Inc.Lowe’sLowes FoodsMacy’sMichaels Arts and CraftsMike Johnson’s Hickory ToyotaMotorsports Authentics LLCNapa Auto PartsNeiman MarcusNordstromNorthern Tool & Equipment Co. Inc.Off Broadway Shoe WarehouseOffice DepotOld Navy, The Gap, Banana RepublicParks Chevrolet & Parks Chevrolet at the LakeParty CityPep BoysPetro Express & Kangaroo ExpressPetSmartPier 1 ImportsPublixRack Room ShoesRadioShackRandy Marion Auto GroupRite Aid Corp.Rooms To GoRoss Dress For LessSam’s MartScott Clark HondaScott Clark’s Toyota CitySearsShoe Show, Inc.Smith Turf & Irrigation Co.Sonic Automotive, Sonic Car DealershipsSpencer Gifts LLCStaplesStateline Chrysler Jeep Dodge FiatStein MartTalbotsTarget StoresTJ Maxx, Marshalls & HomegoodsTom Johnson Camping CenterToyota of North CharlotteToys “R” Us, Babies “R” UsVictoria’s SecretWalgreensWalmart & Sam’s Club StoresWest MarineWhole Foods Market48 Transporation and WarehousingAAA Cooper TransportationAir General Inc.Aircraft Service International Group Inc.Auto Truck Transport Corp.Averitt Express Inc.Blue Max TruckingBonded LogisticsBoy Scouts of AmericaCardinal Logistics Management Corp.Cargo TransportersCarolina Cargo Inc.Charlotte Douglas International AirportCHTL LogisticsCoach AmericaCon-Way Inc.DHL Express & DHL Global ForwardingDistribution TechnologyDM Bowman Inc.DMSI & DMSI StaffingEstes Express LinesFedex Freight, Ground, Air & OfficeFleetNet America Inc.Forward Air Solutions Inc. & Forward Air Corp.G&P Trucking Inc.Gaines Motor Lines Inc.Knight TransportationLisk Trucking Inc.Maersk Inc.Mary B. Turner Trucking Co., LLCOdyssey Logistics & Technology Corp.Old Dominion Freight LineOzburn-Hessey Logistics LLC/OHLR + L Carriers Inc.Saddle Creek Corp.Saia Motor Freight Line Inc.Schneider National Inc.Southeastern Freight Lines Inc.Sunbelt Furniture XpressTransit Management of Charlotte, Inc.U.S. Postal ServiceUPS/United Parcel ServiceUS AirwaysUSF Holland Inc.Watkins & Shepard Trucking Inc.Wilson Trucking Corp.XPO Logistics Inc.YRC FreightZenith Freight Lines LLC51 Information3D Systems Corp.ACN Inc.Advanced Imaging Systems Inc.American City Business Journals Inc.AT&T North CarolinaCBS Radio & AffiliatesCharlotte Mecklenburg LibraryCharlotte Observer, TheCharlotte Web ServicesClear Channel & AffiliatesComporiumESPN Regional TelevisionESRIFiserv Inc.Gaston Gazette, TheHearst Corp.Hickory Daily RecordInspiration Networks Inc.McKesson Provider Technologies & PackagingServicesMergent Inc.Microsoft Corp.Muzak LLCOptical Experts Manufacturing Inc.Oracle Corp.Peak 10Regal Entertainment GroupShutterfly Inc.Speed ChannelSprintTime Warner CableVerizon WirelessWBTV Channel 3WCCB-TV Fox CharlotteWCNC-TVWindstream CommunicationsWSOC-TV/TV 64XPIENT SolutionsYP Advertising Solutions52 Finance and InsuranceAllstate InsuranceAlly Financial Inc.Ameritrust Equity MortgageAmWINS Group Inc.Arrowpoint Capital Corp.AXA EquitableBabson Capital Management LLCBank of AmericaBank of GraniteBank of StanlyBB&TCIGNA Healthcare of the CarolinasCIT Commercial ServicesCitco Fund Services (USA) Inc.CitiFinancialCommunityOne BankEdward Jones InvestmentsF&M BankFederal Reserve Bank of RichmondFifth Third BankFirst Citizens BankFirst National Bank of ShelbyFounders Federal Credit UnionGeneral Motors Financial Co. Inc.Hartford Insurance, TheKanawha Insurance Co.KemperKey Benefit AdministratorsLendingtree LLCLiberty Mutual Insurance Co. Inc.LPL Financial Institution ServicesMarsh USA Inc.MetLife Inc.Montgomery InsuranceMorgan Stanley Smith Barney LLCNationwide Mutual InsuranceNewport Group, TheNorth Carolina State Employees’ Credit UnionNorthwestern Mutual Financial NetworkPark Sterling BankPeoples Bank & Banco de la GentePNC BankPrimary PhysicianCareQuicken Loans Mortgage ServicesRaymond James Financial Services Inc.RoundPoint Financial Group Inc.charlottechamber.com Major Employers Directory 69

SCOR Global Life AmericasSharonview Federal Credit UnionSJA Insurance Agency LLCState Farm Insurance Operations CenterSuntrust BankTIAA-CREFTravelersU.S. BancorpUBS Financial ServicesVanguard Group Inc., TheWells Fargo CompanyWyndham Capital Mortgage Inc.53 Real Estate and Rental and LeasingAllen Tate Co. Inc.Avis Rent A Car & Budget Rent A CarCBRE Group, Inc.Childress Klein PropertiesColdwell Banker United, RealtorsEnterprise Rent-A-CarHertz Rent A Car & Equipment RentalKeith Corp., TheKeller Williams RealtyLincoln HarrisPrudential Carolinas RealtyRE/MAX RealtyRyder Integrated LogisticsSouthwood RealtySunbelt RentalsWilkinson & Associates54 Professional, Scientific andTechnical ServicesAccenture & Accenture Credit ServicesACI Worldwide Inc.ADP Inc.AGDATAAlston & Bird LLPAndritz HydroAon HewittAREVA NPAvidXchange Inc.BAE Systems Shared ServicesCadwalader Wickersham & Taft LLPCarlisle & Gallagher Consulting GroupCB&ICiber Inc.CPI Corp.Dassault Systemes AmericasDeloitte & ToucheDimension DataDixon Hughes GoodmanDukeNet CommunicationsElectric Power Research InstituteESP Associates PAEYFreemanWhite Inc.Garretson Resolution Group Inc.General Electric Co.Genesis10GENEX Services Inc.Grant Thornton LLPH&R Block Inc.HDR Inc.Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLPJaars Inc.Jack Henry & Associates Inc.K&L Gates LLPKPMG LLPLash GroupLifetouch National School StudioLittleMcGladreyMcGuireWoods LLPMidrex TechnologiesMitsubishi Nuclear Energy Systems Inc.Moore & Van Allen PLLCNorth Highland Co.Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLPParsons Environment & InfrastructurePremier Healthcare AlliancePricewaterhouseCoopers LLPPrinciple Solutions GroupRed Ventures LLCRobinson Bradshaw & Hinson PARogers, Townsend & Thomas, PCS&ME Inc.Security Forces Inc.Steag Energy Services LLCStrategic Outsourcing Inc.STV/Ralph Whitehead AssociatesTITAN GSToshiba American Nuclear Energy &Westinghouse ElectricTransportation Insight LLCURS CorporationWomble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice LLP55 Management of Companies andEnterprisesAlex Lee, Inc.Chiquita Brands InternationalSPX Corp.56 Admin. Support & Waste Mgmt./Remediation ServicesAAA CarolinasABM Janitorial ServicesAccruePartnersAccurate Staffing Consultants Inc.Adecco StaffingAerotek, Inc.Allegiance StaffingAllied Technical ResourcesAlliedBarton Security ServicesAmeriStar Services Inc.Asplundh Tree Expert Co.Balance StaffingBankston PartnersBudd Group, TheCarolina IT Professionals Inc.CEO Inc.Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority (CRVA)Choice Personnel Inc.Christian ToursConnextions Inc.ConvergysCORESTAFF ServicesCPI Security SystemsCT Management Inc.Davey Tree & Lawn Care & Davey Tree UtilityServicesElite Resourcesettain group Inc.ExperisFoodStaffG4S Secure Solutions USA Inc.Garbage Disposal Service Inc. & Republic ServicesGCA ServicesGriffith’s Security Inc.Insource Performance Solutions LLCIntegra Staffing & SearchIntegrated Staffing SolutionsInterim HealthCareiQor Inc.Iverify US Inc.Johnson Group, TheKelly ServicesLabor ReadyLexisNexis Risk SolutionsLoomis USMedA/RxMega Force StaffingMetrolina Landscape Co.Navex Global Inc.Non-Core Business Solutions LLCNorth American Lawn & Landscape Inc.Nursefinders of CharlotteOnin GroupOutsource Group, TheParagon Revenue Group Inc.Park DansanPitney Bowes Presort ServicesRandstadRobert Half International & Robert HalfTechnologyRose InternationalSecuritas Security ServicesShow Pros Entertainment Services Inc.Signature ConsultantsStaffmarkStaffMasters USAStrataForce, a Greene Group Co.Strategic Staffing SolutionsTelerx Marketing Inc.Titanium Solutions Inc.Tradesmen InternationalTradeSource Inc.TruGreen CompaniesWaste ManagementWeiser Security Services Inc.Williams & Fudge Inc.61 Educational ServicesAlexander County SchoolsAnson County SchoolsArt Institute of CharlotteBelmont Abbey CollegeCabarrus County SchoolsCannon SchoolCatawba CollegeCatawba County SchoolsCatawba Valley Community CollegeCentral Piedmont Community CollegeCharlotte Catholic High SchoolCharlotte Christian SchoolCharlotte Country Day SchoolCharlotte Latin SchoolCharlotte School of LawCharlotte-Mecklenburg SchoolsChester County School DistrictChesterfield County School DistrictCleveland Community CollegeCleveland County SchoolsClover School District70Major Employers Directorycharlottechamber.com

Covenant Day SchoolDavidson CollegeFort Mill School District - York 4Gardner-Webb UniversityGaston CollegeGaston County SchoolsHickory Public SchoolsIredell-Statesville SchoolsJohnson & Wales UniversityJohnson C. Smith UniversityKannapolis City SchoolsLancaster County School DistrictLenoir-Rhyne UniversityLincoln County SchoolsLivingstone CollegeMetrolina Christian AcademyMitchell Community CollegeMooresville Graded School DistrictNASCAR Technical InstituteNewton-Conover City SchoolsNorthside Christian AcademyPfeiffer UniversityProvidence Day SchoolQueens University of CharlotteRichard Petty Driving ExperienceRock Hill SchoolsRowan-Cabarrus Community CollegeRowan-Salisbury SchoolsSouth Piedmont Community CollegeStanly Community CollegeStanly County Board of EducationStrayer UniversityUnion County Public SchoolsUniversity of North Carolina at CharlotteUniversity of PhoenixUniversity of South Carolina-LancasterWestminster Catawba Christian SchoolWingate UniversityWinthrop UniversityYork School District OneYork Technical College62 Health Care and Social AssistanceAbernethy LaurelsAdvanced Home CareAgape SeniorAldersgate Retirement CommunityAlexander Youth NetworkAmerican Red CrossArmstrong & Eshleman, P.A.Autumn Care of Marshville Inc.Autumn Care of SalisburyAutumn Care of StatesvilleAvante at CharlotteAvante at ConcordBarium Springs Home for ChildrenBayada Home Health CareBelaire Health Care CenterBethany Woods Nursing and RehabilitationBig Elm Retirement & Nursing CenterBrian Center Health & RehabilitationBrookdale Senior Living CommunitiesCabarrus Family MedicineCarolina Asthma and Allergy Center PACarolina Care CenterCarolina Digestive Health AssociatesCarolina Nephrology Associates PACarolina Neurosurgery & Spine AssociatesCarolinas HealthCare SystemCarolinas Specialty HospitalCaroMont Health Inc.Carrington PlaceCatawba Valley Behavioral HealthcareCatawba Valley Medical CenterCharlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates PACharlotte Radiology PAChester Regional Medical CenterChesterbrook AcademyChesterfield General HospitalChild Care Resources Inc.Childcare NetworkCleveland Vocational Industries Inc.Community Alternatives of North CarolinaConover Nursing & Rehabilitation CenterCovenant VillageCypress of Charlotte, TheDavis Regional Medical CenterDaymark Recovery Services Inc.Dudley’s Home Health, Inc.Five Oaks ManorFresenius Medical Care & Metrolina KidneyCenterFrye Regional Medical CenterGaston Skills Inc.Genesis HealthCareGentiva Health ServicesGolden LivingCentersGoodwill Industries of Northwest NCGoodwill Industries of Southern PiedmontGraystone EyeHealth & Home ServicesHealthSouth Rehabilitation Rock HillHighland Creek - The Laurels & The HavenHoly Angels Inc.Home Health ProfessionalsHomecare for the Carolinas LLCHorizon Eye Care PAHospice & Palliative Care Charlotte RegionHunter Woods Nursing & Rehab CenterInReachIredell Health SystemKindercare Learning CenterKindred Nursing & Rehabilitation LincolnKindred Transitional Care & RehabLa Petite AcademyLabCorpLake Norman Regional Medical CenterLake Park Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterLancaster Convalescent CenterLeslee Lloyd Child Development CenterLevine Jewish Community CenterLiberty Commons Nursing and Rehab CenterLiberty Home Care, LLCLifespan Inc.Lions Services Inc.Lutheran Services for the AgingMagnolia Gardens Extended Care CommunityMcLeod Addictive Disease CenterMecklenburg EMS AgencyMecklenburg Health Care CenterMeridian Laboratory Corp.Morningside Assisted LivingNew Hope CarolinasNovant HealthOlde Knox CommonsOrthoCarolinaPalliative CareCenter and Hospice ofCatawba ValleyParke Pointe VillagePartners Behavioral Health ManagementPartners In Care of the CarolinasPeak ResourcesPhysicians Choice Laboratory ServicesPiedmont Behavioral HealthcarePiedmont HealthCarePiedmont Medical CenterPiedmont Plastic Surgery and DermatologyPines at Davidson, ThePlantation EstatesQuality Health Care ServicesResCare HomecareRHA Health ServicesSaturn Nursing & RehabilitationSenior Living Communities LLCSharon TowersSoutheast Anesthesiology ConsultantsSouthminster Retirement CommunitySprings Memorial HospitalStanley Total Living Center Inc.Stanly Manor Nursing HomeSummit PlaceThompson Child & Family FocusTransitional Health ServicesTrue Behaviorial HealthcareTutor Time & ChildtimeUniHealth Post-Acute Care - Rock HillUniversal Healthcare & RehabilitationUniversity Child Development CenterUniversity Place Nursing & RehabValley Nursing CenterVillage at Carolina Place — The Laurels &The HavenWestminster TowersWG (Bill) Hefner VA Medical CenterWhite Oak ManorYork County Board of Disabilities & Special NeedsYWCA of the Central Carolinas71 Arts, Entertainment and RecreationBlumenthal Performing Arts CenterCannon Memorial YMCACarmel Country ClubCarolina PanthersCarowindsCharlotte BobcatsCharlotte Country ClubCharlotte Symphony OrchestraCleveland County Family YMCAClub at Longview, TheCooperstown Dreams ParkDale Earnhardt Inc.Discovery Place & Charlotte Nature MuseumEarnhardt Ganassi Racing With Felix SabatesGaston Country ClubHendrick MotorsportsJoe Gibbs Racing Inc.Junior Motorsports LLCMichael Waltrip RacingMonroe Aquatics & Fitness CenterMyers Park Country Club Inc.NASCAR Inc.Peninsula Club, ThePenske RacingProvidence Country ClubRaintree Country ClubRock Barn Golf & Spa LLCRoush Fenway RacingSpeedway Motor Sports Inc.; zMAX Dragwaycharlottechamber.com Major Employers Directory 71

Stanly County Family YMCAStewart-Haas Racing LLCStrike City LanesTrump National Golf Club CharlotteU.S. National Whitewater CenterYMCA Gaston CountyYMCA of Catawba ValleyYMCA of Greater CharlotteYMCA of Northwest NCYMCA of Rowan CountyYMCA Upper Palmetto72 Accommodation and Food Services131 Main RestaurantApplebee’s Neighborhood Grill & BarArby’s Restaurant GroupBest WesternBlake Hotel, TheBob EvansBojangles’ Famous Chicken ‘N BiscuitsBonefish GrillBRAVO! Cucina ItalianaBrio Tuscan GrilleBrixx Wood Fired PizzaBuffalo Wild Wings Grill & BarBull & BarristerBurger KingCaptain D’sCaptain Steve’s SeafoodCaptain’s Galley Family SeafoodCarrabba’s Italian GrillCheddar’s Casual CafeCheesecake Factory, TheChick-Fil-AChili’s Grill & Bar And Maggiano’s Little ItalyCompass GroupCook Out RestaurantCracker Barrel Old Country StoreDave & Buster’s Grand Sports CafeDomino’s PizzaDunkin’ Donuts & Baskin RobbinsFATZFDY Inc.Firebirds Wood Fired GrillGolden CorralGreat Wolf LodgeHardee’sHarper’s, Mimosa Grill & UpstreamHickory TavernHilton HotelsHMSHostHoliday Inn & Candlewood SuitesHVM LLC & Extended Stay HotelsHyatt Hotels Corp.IHOPJack in the BoxJason’s DeliJim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-QueLittle Caesars PizzaLone Star Steakhouse & SaloonLSG Sky Chefs Inc.Marriott HotelsMcAlister’s DeliMcCormick & Schmick’sMcDonald’sMen’s Club of Charlotte, TheMoe’s Southwest GrillO’Charley’s Inc.OmahaSteakhouseOmni Hotel CharlotteOn the Border Mexican Grill & CantinaOutback Steakhouse Inc.Panera BreadPapa John’s PizzaPF Chang’s China BistroPizza Hut, Taco Bell, Kentucky FriedChicken & Long John SilversQdoba Mexican GrillQuaker Steak & LubeQueen’s Landing - Catawba Queen Riverboat andLady of the LakeQuiznosRazzoo’s Cajun CafeRed Lobster, Olive Garden, Long Horn Steakhouse& Capital GrilleRed RobinRomano’s Macaroni GrillRooster’s Wood-Fired GrillRuth’s Chris SteakhouseSalsarita’s Inc.Shoney’sShowmars RestaurantSree HotelsStarbucks CoffeeSubwayTexas RoadhouseTGI FridaysWaffle HouseWendy’sWestin, Aloft, Ballantyne Hotel, Sheraton & FourPoints HotelsWild Wing CafeWyndham HotelsZaxby’s81 Other Services (Except PublicAdministration)Alsco Inc.Aramark Uniform ServicesAutobell Car Wash Inc.Bethlehem Center of CharlotteBilly Graham Evangelistic AssociationCalvary ChurchCentral Parking SystemCintas Corp.Concord First AssemblyHickory Grove Baptist ChurchIntermec Inc.Maple Springs Laundry LLCMassage EnvyMeineke Car Care CentersModern Salon & SpaMorningStar MinistriesNorthside Baptist ChurchRental Uniform Service Inc.Roman Catholic Diocese of CharlotteRush Truck CenterSalisbury Rowan Community ActionAgency Inc.Salvation ArmySIM USAUniFirst Corp.92 Public AdministrationAlexander CountyAnson County GovernmentCabarrus CountyCabarrus Health AllianceCatawba CountyCharlotte Housing AuthorityChester CountyChesterfield CountyCity of AlbemarleCity of CharlotteCity of ConcordCity of GastoniaCity of HickoryCity of KannapolisCity of Kings MountainCity of LancasterCity of LincolntonCity of MonroeCity of Mount HollyCity of NewtonCity of Rock HillCity of SalisburyCity of ShelbyCity of StatesvilleCity of YorkCleveland CountyGaston CountyIredell CountyLancaster CountyLincoln CountyMecklenburg CountyMecklenburg County Alcohol Beverage ControlBoardNorth Carolina State GovernmentRowan CountyS.C. State GovernmentStanly CountyTown of CherawTown of HuntersvilleTown of MatthewsTown of MooresvilleU.S. GovernmentUnion CountyYork County SC72Major Employers Directorycharlottechamber.com

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