As Lowe’s Home Improvement, a leading Fortune 50 organization, celebrated its 100th anniversary during an unprecedented pandemic, the goal to create a transformational Global Technology Hub in Charlotte, North Carolina, never wavered.

Through bold real estate decisions, creative partnerships, and an innovate-or-die mindset, a project potentially paralyzed by global shutdowns, supply chain disruptions, and a workplace revolution pressed forward. The result became a catalyst for local development, a neighborhood partner for the community, a magnet for diverse technology talent, and a new competitive advantage for one of the nation’s top retailers.