Archive for November, 2014
Veteran’s Day Observances
More than 300 veterans and their families attended the Veteran’s Day ceremony behind Town Hall at 11 a.m. on 11/11. Mayor Chuck Travis said it was an honor to be with so many veterans. (more…)
Incentives worth almost $1 million bring Charlotte firm to Huntersville
Nov. 10 Incentives worth $126,727 from the Town of Huntersville, $338,923 from Mecklenburg County and up to $500,000 for a sewer line extension will help bring a German company from Charlotte to Huntersville. (more…)
blueharbor bank’s third-quarter net rises significantly
Nov. 10 blueharbor bank reported net income of $352,675, or $0.14 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2014, compared to $211,303, or $0.09 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2013. For the nine-months endedSept. 30, the bank reported net income of $898,268, or $0.36 per diluted share, compared to $711,314, or $0.29 per diluted share, […]
‘Crowdfunding’ drive will help Lomax Farm
Nov. 10 When the future of the Lomax Incubator Farm in Cabarrus County looked grim over the summer, Scott Avett made his voice heard. A vocalist and banjo player for the nationally known folk rock group The Avett Brothers, Scott helped rally support for the project and pledged to help with both time and money to […]
Visit Lake Norman honored with two awards at the North Carolina Tourism Conference
Nov. 10 Visit Lake Norman was honored with two exceptional achievement awards in destination marketing at the North Carolina Tourism Conference recently. The awards were presented for marketing initiatives between July 2013 and June 2014. VLN received a Gold Award in Destination Print Advertising — Group Market and the Innovation Award for Destination Excellence in Workforce […]
DDI meeting to be held Nov. 19
Nov. 7 A meeting regarding the diverging diamond intersection will take place on Nov. 19 at Prosciutto’s Pizzeria in Cornelius from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The meeting is open to businesses and other parties interested in the impact the construction at exit 28 has caused. Susan Medlin of Vintage Marketing will facilitate the forum. Andrew Grant […]
Chamber hopes to launch Young Professionals Group
Nov. 7 The Lake Norman Chamber, in collaboration with the Northwest Division of the Charlotte Chamber, is hosting a reception Nov. 11. Through the event, which will be held at Harvey’s in Cornelius (19707 Liverpool Pkwy.) from 7 to 8:30 p.m., the chambers hope to attract young, civic minded people to start The Lake Norman Young […]
The 2014 N.C. Small Business Manufacturer of the Year winner is Max Daetwyler
Nov. 7 Huntersville-based Max Daetwyler was presented the 2014 N.C. Small Business Manufacturer of the Year award by McGladrey, Fifth Third Bank and the North Carolina Chamber of Commerce. (more…)
West Catawba Phase Two widening will eliminate most left turns
Virtually all left turns from side streets onto W. Catawba Avenue from Jetton Road to Sam Furr Road will be eliminated in the state DOT’s widening plan for the busy thoroughfare. Under the tentative plan, more lanes will be added and significant property will have to be acquired near the Westmoreland Road intersection. (more…)
Tillis returns to Cornelius for first press conference
Nov. 5 Sen.-elect Thom Tillis this morning returned to the chamber where he first served as an elected official a dozen years ago and told reporters from major news outlets that he might have been elected by “49 percent of the population but I represent 100 percent of the people.” A triumphant—and sleep-deprived—Tillis said he has […]
