Charlotte Happenings

Winter 2016

Charlotte Happenings is your monthly guide to events and things to do in and around Charlotte, NC.

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MOUNTAIN KHAKIS he premium outdoor clothing brand notched its first sale with a pair of pants online in November 2004. Eight months later, Mountain Khakis had shipped products to 75 retailers. Now, their goods are sold in more than a thousand shops across the country, including Jesse Brown's Outdoors in South Park—their very first client. While product development happens in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the remainder of Mountain Khakis' business operations and its 34 employees are based here in Charlotte. Company President Ross Saldarini says, "Charlotte has one of the most vibrant outdoor communities in the Southeast, and there's a well-educated, diverse workforce here." He notes that the business climate is a plus, too. "Charlotte is an affordable place to build a business, and there's a rich history in apparel here," he adds, pointing to the fact that North Carolina was a hub for manufacturing up until the 1990s. Saldarini says the brand's mission is to help people live authentically, get active and make life an adventure. A v i d X c h a n g e WEBSITE avidxchange.com DATE FOUNDED 2000 PRODUCT/SERVICE Offers automated bill payment solutions for businesses. A c c r u e P a r t n e r s WEBSITE accruepartners.com DATE FOUNDED 2002 PRODUCT/SERVICE Provides temporary and direct-hire placements in several specialty areas. T a p i t y WEBSITE tapity.com DATE FOUNDED 2009 PRODUCT/SERVICE Designs and offers consulting services online apps. CHARLOTTE STARTUPS PHOTO COURTESTY OF ERIC GADDY MY FAVORITE CHARLOTTE HANGOUTS Mint Museum Uptown Bechtler Museum of Modern Art U.S. National Whitewater Center $ 24 WINTER 2016

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