Tag: fintech
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Jobs Bring People, People Need Housing: Reading SMBC’s Charlotte Move
SMBC Group is establishing its second U.S. headquarters in Charlotte, adding 2,000 jobs over six years at an average salary near $165,000. For real estate investors, the more useful read is what 2,000 new high-wage households mean for housing and neighborhood retail across the metro. We trace the announcement, why Charlotte won it, and where…
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Fintech Expansion Fuels Charlotte’s Growth — SoFi Adds 225 High-Paying Jobs
SoFi Technologies, a leading digital finance platform, has announced plans to expand its Charlotte operations, adding 225 new jobs with an average salary of $108,000. The company will invest $3 million in the project, supported by a Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG) approved by the state’s Economic Investment Committee. Over the next twelve years, the…