Charlotte's $64K Munich Trip: Was It Money Well Spent?
Hey, let's talk about this $64,488 trip Charlotte's City Council took to Germany. Yeah, it raised some eyebrows. Big numbers usually do. But hear me out. Once you dig into the details and see the results, you might find yourself nodding along.
Here's the thing: The delegation, seven council members and six city staffers, headed to Munich in late 2024 for an economic development trip. It wasn't just about catching a Panthers game (although, yes, that happened). The focus was on building connections with German businesses, a smart move when you consider Germany's huge presence in the Charlotte region, 215 companies employing nearly 20,000 people.