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Marcus Rabun made the decision to pursue construction as a career when he was just 14 years old. At 38, he has become the CEO of Myers & Chapman, a Charlotte-based construction company that generated $98M in revenue last year and is eyeing a regional expansion. 
Rabun always intended to own a construction business, and even said so in his interview for his first position with Myers & Chapman in 2007. “It's the kiss of death in an interview when you tell the person interviewing you…
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Solar Is Starting To Make Sense To The Bottom Line
Solar discussions of the past relied on environmental issues to persuade people to buy into solar energy. For some, saving the planet for future generations was enough to invest in solar, but it was just too expensive to say it was…
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Queens University Of Charlotte Plans $22M Renovation For Fine Arts Building
Queens University of Charlotte's fine arts building, on the corner of Selwyn and Wellesley avenues, is receiving a $22M renovation and a name change. It will be The Sarah Belk Gambrell Center for the Arts & Civic Engagement. Built in…
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The Reinvention Of Physical Retail Is Here — 7 Things To Know As Of Q3Contrary to popular belief, the retail industry is not on its last legs. The third quarter brought positive news for the sector thanks to strong consumer confidence and positive economic fundamentals that are anticipated to continue in the coming months. "Grocery-anchored neighborhood and community shopping centers account for the lion's share of U.S. shopping centers and all but the weakest of these are going to continue to perform well," Cushman & Wakefield Vice President of Retail Research in the Americas Garrick Brown said. |
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The Post-Hurricane Hospitality Silver Linings PlaybookThe gale force winds have died down and devastating floods have ceased. Though areas in the Caribbean most impacted by the active hurricane season in 2017 face a long road to recovery, hotel operators are finding hope in the wake of the destructive storms. “Of course with natural disasters, we want to recognize the most important issue is the welfare of human lives. But if there's a silver lining to the devastation of the construction, buildings and infrastructure, I do think there are properties still closed that have the opportunity to be replaced or enhanced with a more sustainable product,” Boston University School of Hospitality Administration marketing professor Leora Lanz said. “It's a great opportunity to think ahead.” |
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