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Eight North Carolina Firms Make The “Worlds Most Admired Companies” List

Eight of North Carolina’s nine firms on Fortune magazine’s “World’s Most Admired Companies” list for 2023 are based in the Charlotte region. All are repeat honorees, and many are fixtures on the…

Eight North Carolina Firms Make The "Worlds Most Admired Companies" List
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Eight of North Carolina’s nine firms on Fortune magazine’s “World’s Most Admired Companies” list for 2023 are based in the Charlotte region. All are repeat honorees, and many are fixtures on the list.

WSOC TV says Charlotte-based Bank of America Corp. leads the local contingent. It ranks 37th among the 324 companies that made the list this year. And it is the fifth-ranked megabank in the nation. JPMorgan Chase & Co. takes the top spot among megabanks, ranking fifth on the overall list.

The top 10 include Costco, Disney, and Amazon. Apple was number one.

20 of the Best Companies to Work For in Charlotte

Charlotte has some of the best companies to work for not only in the state but the entire country. So many people are moving in and around Charlotte for some great career opportunities. Companies are also seeing the growth in Charlotte and wanting to call Charlotte their home. Looking for a new job in Charlotte? Check out some of these companies listed as the best to work for.

Zippia hand-curated a list of the 20 best companies to work for headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. The information was collected using data on salaries, company financial health, and employee diversity. For more information, click here.

20. Providence Day School

Providence Day School is a private, coeducational, college-prep school here in Charlotte, NC. They are open to children in traditional kindergarten to the 12th grade. To learn more about career opportunities with Providence, click here.

19. Premier

Premier Inc. is a healthcare improvement company here in Charlotte in alliance with nearly 3,900 US hospitals and more than 150,000 other provider organizations. Click here for career opportunities with Premier.

18. Clariant

Clariant is one of the world's leading chemical companies. They contribute to value creation with innovative and sustainable solutions for customers from many industries.  For career opportunities with Clariant, click here.

17. Nucor

Nucor is a collective of 90 businesses that operate independently but compete as a collective. The Company operates in two business segments: steel mills and steel products. For more career opportunities with Nucor, click here.

16. National Gypsum

National Gypsum is one of the leading suppliers of gypsum board and drywall products. With headquarters right here in Charlotte, for more career opportunities click here.

15. Electrolux Professional

Electrolux Professional is a Swedish multinational home appliance manufacturer, headquartered in Stockholm. Based in Charlotte, NC, Electrolux Professional is an industry leader with 55,400 employees and an annual revenue of $14.5B. For career opportunities with Electrolux, click here.

14. Sealed Air

Sealed Air is a company focused on packaging solutions that help their customers achieve their goals. Their portfolio includes brands such as Cryovac brand food packaging solutions, Bubble Wrap brand cushioning and Diversey™ cleaning and hygiene solutions. For career opportunities, click here. 

13. Billy Graham Evangelistic Association

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association is a medium non profits organization with 713 employees and an annual revenue of $168.0M that is headquartered in Charlotte, NC. For more information on career opportunities, click here.

12. NSA

NSA is a nuclear safety and licensing services platform. NSA is a provider of safety, security, information technology, and engineering services to the North American nuclear markets. For more on career opportunities, click here.

11. Babcock and Wilcox

Babcock and Wilcox is a global company leading in energy and environmental technologies and services for the power and industrial markets. Click here for career opportunities.

10. Carolina Tractor & Equipment Co.

Carolina Tractor & Equipment Co. has been operating since 1926 and provides superior parts, services, and sales to their customers worldwide. For career opportunities, click here.

9. Baker & Taylor

Baker & Taylor is a leading distributor of books, videos, and music to libraries, institutions, and more! For career opportunities, click here.

8. Moore & Van Allen

Moore & Van Allen is one of the largest Southeast law firms. They serve clients worldwide, but are located right here in Charlotte. For career opportunities, click here.

7. Duke Energy

Duke Energy is one of the largest electric power holding companies in the US. They provide electricity to 7.6 million retail customers crossing 6 states. Located here in Charlotte, this could be your next career move. For more information on career opportunities, click here.

6. AmWINS Group

AmWINS Group is the largest specialty distributor of property, casualty, and professional lines insurance products. They offer things such as public entities and construction risks. For more information on career opportunities, click here.

5. Belk

We all know it and love it, Belk! Belk is part of the true Southern shopping experience. Work with a company who thrives on those expressing their unique style through clothes, accessories, and so much more. For career opportunities with Belk, click here.

4. Bank of America

Bank of America calls Charlotte home! Bank of America is one of the leading companies in the banking industry and offers its customers great financial products and services. Learn more about the tons of opportunities to work with BofA here.

3. Laird

Laird Inc. manufactures plastic windows and doors right here in Charlotte. Their products include materials such as patio door parts, extruded vinyl windows, adjustable hinges, and more. Click here for more career opportunities with Laird.

2. Honeywell

Honeywell is the leading manufacturer of head-to-toe personal protective equipment. They encourage teamwork as a business and hope to make everyone better as a collective. For more career opportunities, click here.

1. Albemarle

Albemarle is ranked as the #1 best company to work for in Charlotte. They are a manufacturing facility performing fundamental research product development. Check out all the great opportunities here.

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