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Permit Problems at the Epicentre July 31st, 2009 Posted by Hunter Wilson
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Charlotte Epicenter (early rendering)
Charlotte's nightlife crown jewel is in some trouble. The Ghazi Company has apparently failed in securing the proper permits required by Mecklenburg County.
The Charlotte Business Journal reported today that most of the businesses in the Epicentre have had their temporary occupancy permits either expired or will be expiring soon. Due to construction problems, delays and other disputes the permanent permits will not be issued anytime soon. The Ghazi Company has failed in several aspects of observing construction codes, for example, the elevators across from First Charlotte Physicians are still not operating. The bottom line in the dispute is that no new venues or businesses will be able to open. The current businesses will stay open, but for how long, who knows?

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Hunter Wilson
Owner, CarolinaNightlife.com1 Posts
Charles is the Executive Director of Carolina Nightlife and very involved in the nightlife industry in NC and SC. He has been working with venues of all sizes, different brands and products, and countless events across NC and SC for over 8 years.

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i think the county would figure some way to work around...permits or not...that place provides millions in taxes and jobs. money always prevails

Posted Aug 31st by jasonFlag for Review
Sorry for the misspelling... I have fixed that. I think the too big to fail is true... The city wont allow it to fail with the amount of regional attention it has brought to Charlotte's entertainment industry. I cant imagine the meck county board would 'overlook' the issues for any other reason...

Posted Aug 2nd by Hunter WilsonFlag for Review
I wonder...has the epicentre become too big to fail? If the epicentre starts going down should we expect are tax dollars to go towards supporting it? I wonder what has happened to other businesses that have had permits expire?

Posted Aug 2nd by crazekunukFlag for Review
Thanks Marcus, I couldn't find it earlier.

Posted Aug 2nd by crazekunukFlag for Review
For your reading pleasure crazekunuk. http://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/stories/2009/08/03/story3.html http://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/stories/2009/07/06/story3.html?q=epicentre charlotte nc permit problems charlotte business journal

Posted Aug 1st by MarcusgravyFlag for Review
I haven't been able to find this article and .....umm.... you spelled Epicentre wrong. just sayin..

Posted Aug 1st by crazekunukFlag for Review

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