CHARLOTTE SALUTES MOYNIHAN.

• Position: NC TREND: Statewide

Bank of America's influence in North Carolina is very different from 2010, when Brian Moynihan became CEO. Few of the bank's most prominent executives live in Charlotte, including Moynihan, who resides in a Boston suburb and makes rare visits to the state. Only one BofA director lives in the Queen City.

But after 12 years leading the second-largest U.S. bank, the Marietta, Ohio, native has maintained BofA's commitment to Charlotte in terms of jobs and civic benevolence. It remains the bank's official headquarters and employs more than 16,000 people there.

Moynihan's respect in the city remains strong enough that the World Affairs Council of Charlotte gave him its prized "World Citizen" award last month. Several hundred people attended a black-tie dinner to honor his success rebuildng the bank's financial strength and leadership in many global initiatives, including chairing the World...