CHARLOTTE 2011 Newcomer Resource WELCOME CENTER AT THE MANOR HOUSE OPEN DAILY LIVE THE GOOD LIFE COMMUNITY FEATURES: Berewick is a vibrant community in southwest Charlotte offering an New adjacent Berewick adjacent elementary school, a planned Town Center and completed Elementary School amenities with an activities director. All this, plus Berewick is close to Planned Town Center with major interstates and the airport. restaurants and shops Visit the Welcome Center at the Manor House to learn about our Townhomes from the $130s; distinctive homes and townhomes. Homes are available for immediate homes from the $180s move-in, or our builders can assist you in creating the perfect home for your family. Builders include Bellamy Homes, Calloway Homes, Amenity center with D.R. Horton, Lennar, Ryan Homes and Shea Homes. Prices range from swimming pools the $130s to the $350s. On-site activities director Walking trails From I-485 West, take exit 4, Steele Creek Road. Turn left at the top of the ramp. Travel a half-mile and turn right at the light onto Model homes Shopton Road West. Travel a half-mile and turn right on Berewick Commons Parkway (the fi rst right off the roundabout). The Welcome Center at the Manor House is a half-mile on your left. WWW.BEREWICK.COM Berewick is a community by Pappas Properties. All prices and plans are subject to change without notice. (704) 583-9772 2 Newcomer Resource | 2011 BELK.COM WELCOME CENTER AT THE MANOR HOUSE OPEN DAILY LIVE THE GOOD LIFE COMMUNITY FEATURES: Berewick is a vibrant community in southwest Charlotte offering an New adjacent Berewick adjacent elementary school, a planned Town Center and completed Elementary School amenities with an activities director. All this, plus Berewick is close to Planned Town Center with major interstates and the airport. restaurants and shops Visit the Welcome Center at the Manor House to learn about our Townhomes from the $130s; distinctive homes and townhomes. Homes are available for immediate homes from the $180s move-in, or our builders can assist you in creating the perfect home for your family. Builders include Bellamy Homes, Calloway Homes, Amenity center with D.R. Horton, Lennar, Ryan Homes and Shea Homes. Prices range from swimming pools welcome home the $130s to the $350s. On-site activities director From fashion favorites to all the Walking trails names to know for your new From I-485 West, take exit 4, Steele Creek Road. Turn left at the home, come and see for top of the ramp. Travel a half-mile and turn right at the light onto Model homes Shopton Road West. Travel a half-mile and turn right on Berewick yourself the many ways we can Commons Parkway (the fi rst right off the roundabout). The bring modern southern style Welcome Center at the Manor House is a half-mile on your left. WWW.BEREWICK.COM to your life. Berewick is a community by Pappas Properties. All prices and plans are subject to change without notice. (704) 583-9772 2011 | Newcomer Resource 1 Charlotte Chamber Newcomer Resource Ad_V3.indd 1 11/1/10 5:32 PM BUY NEW BUY NOW A SMART MOVE. Historically Low Interest Rates Closing Cost Assistance Saving You Thousands Quick Move-In Dates Lower Utility Bills with Our ENERGY STAR® Qualified Homes Design Your Home with Customizing Features & Colors • Over 30 Inviting Communities Throughout the Charlotte Metro Region • Townhomes and Single-Family Homes from the $90’s – $400’s Visit a Decorated Model Today! RyanHomesNC.com AN OFFICIAL PUBLication OF THE CHARLOTTE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CHARLOTTENewcomer Resource VOL. XIII 2011 Welcome! Melisa LaVergne, Charlotte Chamber Editor & Director of Branding and Publications n behalf of the Charlotte Chamber and Kelsey Richards, Charlotte Chamber its members, I am delighted you are Director, Advertising & Info! Charlotte considering a relocation to the Queen CHARLOTTE CHAMBER OFFICERS OCity. Please look through the Newcomer Resource and visit our city. I’m sure you will find Pat Rodgers, Rodgers Builders Chamber Chair Charlotte a wonderful place. Francisco Alvarado, Marand Builders Charlotte, along with Mecklenburg County, is a Operations/Communications Chair growing area with a population of more than 913,000. Bob Morgan, Charlotte Chamber It is seen nationally as one of the best cities in the President country. Charlotte has received first-place honors Blair Stanford, Charlotte Chamber Chief Operating Officer in the America’s Most Livable Communities awards Bob Morgan Mike Manning, Charlotte Chamber presented by Partners for Livable Communities. This Chief Financial Officer program honored Charlotte for its exemplary quality of life. Lori Lewis, Charlotte Chamber That quality can be seen in our education system, which was ranked fifth Chief Revenue Officer in education in Parenting.com’s listing of “The Best Cities for Families.” It can be seen in our business community. Charlotte is the second-largest CONTRIBUTORS financial center in the country and has been ranked by Entrepreneur Kathleen Conroy, magazine as one of the best cities in the nation to start and grow a business. Melisa LaVergne, Erin Watkins Other accolades include recognition from BusinessWeek as the fourth most Patrick Schneider Photography affordable suburbs and by Business Facilities as the fifth best for economic DESIGN & PRODUCTION BY growth potential. You’ll soon see that Charlotte has spirit. A spirit that makes the nationally recognized achievements possible. A spirit that makes Charlotte an exciting and lively place to live. SPARK Publications | www.SPARKpublications.com This spirit is most evident in our greatest asset — our friendly people. PUBLISHED BY The U.S. Census indicates Charlotte ranks third nationally in in-migration of young, educated people. We welcome newcomers to the Queen City and look forward to having you become an active part of our community. 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