Greg Greenawalt

Destination: Charlotte, the book Captures the Spirit and Charm of the Region with Stunning New Original Photography

Charlotte N.C. Author Greg Greenawalt and Photographer Paul Purser spent the last year traveling throughout Charlotte and the Piedmont region capturing the feeling and spirit of what it means to work, live and play in Charlotte. Destination Charlotte the book provides insight into Charlotte’s industry, neighborhoods, cultural and entertainment attractions that have helped to make the nation’s 18th largest city a residential, business and tourism destination.

The book contains interviews and supporting commentary from Bruton Smith CEO of Speedway Motorsports and Winston Kelly Executive Director of the NASCAR Hall of Fame regarding NASCAR’s impact on our region both as a industry and a sport . Realtor Allen Tate, former Mayor Harvey Gantt and Michael Smith President &CEO of Charlotte Center City Partners discuss why Charlotte is a great place to live. Bob Morgan President of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce and Ronnie Bryant President and CEO of the Charlotte Regional Partnership discuss the areas main industries and why Charlotte is a great place to conduct business and Tim Newman CEO of the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority provides commentary on the cities attractions and how visitors and residents relax, have fun and play.

Author Greg Greenawalt is a 30 year veteran of destination, hospitality and tourism sales and marketing and has promoted destinations across the U.S. from California to Florida. Photographer Paul Purser is a native Charlottean who finds photography as the ultimate creative outlet and has spent his career capturing the beauty of the Carolinas. The book was designed by award-winning book designer Leslie Rindoks of Lorimer Press in Davidson, N.C.