Charlotte tourism officials continue to push for more hotel rooms in the city center as a way to land bigger events.

• A recent decision by the City Council opens the door for the development of a hotel at the newly renovated Charlotte Convention Center.

Driving the news: Last month, the City Council approved a plan for a land swap with a private developer to preserve land adjacent to the convention center for future development. Proponents say this is a key step toward a signature convention center hotel.

• As part of the deal, the city will give 1.9 acres of its property at 501 S. Caldwell St. to Berlin-based Millennium Venture Capital in exchange for 0.7 acres at 401 S. College St., per CBJ.

Why it matters: Charlotte aspires to be a world-class city that hosts events that draw thousands of out-of-town visitors to patronize local businesses.

But to be more competitive in landing large-scale events, Charlotte needs more hotel rooms, hospitality leaders say.

• Think huge business conventions where attendees can easily walk to the convention center from nearby hotels.

Zoom out: Charlotte has fewer hotel rooms in its city center (6,404) than its competitors, according to a presentation Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority prepared ahead of a Nov. 28 City Council vote.

Here's how the hotel offerings in competitors' city centers compare:

• Austin: 13,629
• Baltimore: 8,766
• Indianapolis: 8,487
• Louisville: 9,408
• Nashville: 20,108
• Tampa: 14,104

Read the full story: Charlotte's case for a convention center hotel

If you're on the hunt for a new job, here are 16 to get you started.

• RN Clinical Supervisor - Medical Telemetry at Atrium Health. Apply.
• Neonatal Director - Nursing Services at Atrium Health. Apply.
• Radiology Lab Tech (Full-time) at Atrium Health. Apply.
• Senior Lead Cyber Security Research Consultant at Wells Fargo. Apply.
• Senior Cyber Security Research Consultant at Wells Fargo. Apply.
• Client Experience Specialist at In-Flight Crew Connections. Apply.
• Sales Account Manager at In-Flight Crew Connections. Apply.
• Communications and Digital Engagement at St. Stephen United Methodist Church. Apply.
• Design Assistant at House of Nomad. Apply.
• Project Accountant at Little Diversified Architectural Consulting Inc. Apply.
• Property Manager at The Providence Group. Apply.
• Property Accountant at The Providence Group. Apply.
• Director of Communications at Central Piedmont Community College. Apply.
• Experienced Legal Assistant / Executive Assistant at Gardner Skelton PLLC. Apply.
• Media Account Executive - Multi-Platform Broadcast and Digital Sales at iHeartMedia Charlotte. Apply.
• Middle School Math Teacher at Trinity Episcopal School. Apply.

Want more opportunities? Check out all openings on our Job Board.

Hiring? Post a job.

🏬 A 12-story, 117-unit apartment tower called The Campbell is planned for the former Campbell's Greenhouses & Nursery site in Dilworth.

• A joint venture between Abacus Capital, JE Dunn Capital Partners and L&B Realty Advisors is behind the development. They recently purchased the property for $5 million.

🚧 Construction of the second phase of the Shoppes at McCullough — a development at the intersection of Miller Road and Highway 51 in Pineville — will begin by the end of the year, according to MPV Properties.

• The property will include approximately 10,000 square feet of neighborhood retail, including a coffee shop and an Asian fusion restaurant.

🪟 Charlotte-based window manufacturer Jeld-Wen has named Bill Christensen its new CEO. Christensen joined Jeld-Wen in April as an EVP and president of Jeld-Wen Europe.

The transformation to a net-zero emissions economy may be ambitious, but it is not impossible. By 2030, global investments in renewable energies must triple to $4 trillion per year.

Bank of America’s efforts in 2021 alone: $250 billion deployed to environmental finance efforts.

The reopening of the Amelie's cafe in Uptown is "imminent."

Flashback: In November 2020, Amelie's closed its location on South College citing challenges stemming from the pandemic, including remote work and COVID restrictions.

• This was the largest Amelie's and had been in business for five years.
• Last spring, Amelie's CEO Frank Reed told CBJ the business would reopen this year. The company has yet to decide on a date.
• "Uptown reopening is imminent," spokesperson Tyler Powell told Axios in an email.

Yes, but: Amelie's had an otherwise eventful year, opening its new flagship bakery in NoDa last spring.