Charlotte companies still generating jobs

By Doug Smith | Charlotte Observer The Charlotte Chamber says local companies continue to generate jobs despite the nation's economic woes. Through the third quarter, 926 firms announced plans to create 9,552 jobs, according to the local business organization's survey of new and expanding businesses. The survey was conducted before Wachovia's turmoil and before the $700 billion financial bailout bill passed. “The question is how that is going to affect the future, but this survey... [read full story]