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NC tourism worth in excess of $36 billion a year
May 8. Tourists spent more than $36.7 billion on trips to and within North Carolina in 2024. The previous record of $35.6 billion was set in 2023. As National Travel and Tourism Week (May 4-10) comes to an end, Gov. Josh Stein said the state’s tourism-supported workforce increased 1.4 percent to 230,338 jobs in 2024. […]
Newsmakers Breakfast May 22 features new head of Atrium Lake Norman Hospital in Cornelius
Atrium Facility Executive Brian Wofford May 5. Brian M. Wofford, the inaugural CEO/facility executive of Atrium Health Lake Norman Hospital, will field questions during the open forum Q&A Newsmakers Breakfast May 22 at The Peninsula Club. The $255 million hospital on 31 acres is an economic game-changer for Cornelius. Set to open early in July, the […]
Half of small business owners say they need more financing now than they did a year ago
April 30. With Small Business Week starting May 4, two out of five small business owners say the occasion helps their business, according to WalletHub’s new Small Business Survey. Rising Demand for Funding: 53% of small business owners say they need more financing now than they did a year ago. Optimism for Growth: More than 3 […]
Jobless rates decreased in 43 NC counties, increased in 29
April 29. Unemployment rates decreased in 43 counties in March 2025, increased in 29, and remained unchanged in 28. Hyde County had the highest unemployment rate at 6.8 percent while Camden County had the lowest at 2.8 percent, while Mecklenburg stayed the same at 3.7 percent. Seven of the state’s metro areas experienced rate increases, […]
Sponsors needed for car show fundraiser
April 28. The Bailey’s Glen-Hough High School Partnership will hold its 2025 Car Show Fundraiser on Saturday, June 14 at Hough High School and sponsors are needed. If your business would like to become a sponsor or you have questions about the show, please contact Jack Higgins at [email protected]. Details There is no cost to […]
United Bankshares reports record 1Q net income
April 28. United Bankshares, which has branches in Mooresville and Denver, reported earnings for the first quarter of 2025 of $84.3 million, or $0.59 per diluted share. The first quarter was highlighted by record net interest income, net interest margin expansion, resumption of share repurchases and the consummation of the previously announced acquisition of Atlanta-based […]
NC jobless rate stayed at 3.7% in March
April 23. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in March was 3.7 percent, unchanged from February’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.2 percent. North Carolina’s unemployment rate increased 0.2 of a percentage point from a year ago. The number of people employed decreased 574 over the month to […]
Cornelius business leader among EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalists in the Southeast
April 22. Twelve of the 36 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 Southeast nominees are from North Carolina, one of them—Mike Griffin— is from Cornelius. Mike Griffin is a partner at Griffin Brothers Cos., which includes ZoomUp, an investment and consulting company that looks to acquire and/or partner with reputable family companies that […]
Educators honored by LKN Chamber at luncheon in Huntersville
April 21. The Lake Norman Chamber honored three local educators at the 2025 Education PowerLuncheon held at Northstone Country Club in Huntersville. The event, presented by Atrium Health and sponsored by HomeTrust Bank and Business Today/Cornelius Today, and WSIC featured Brett Fansler, Executive Director for Corporate Engagement at Central Piedmont Community College. 2025 Board Chair […]
Davidson New Corporations
April 17. These businesses have registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. 2/18/25 Mishler LLC, Melissa Anne Mishler, 510 N. Faulkner Way, Davidson 2/18/25 Sunday Everyday LLC, Brian Charles Helfrich, 317 Catawba Ave., Davidson 2/18/25 Veranda Partners II LLC, CAVOK Family Office II LLC, 215 S. Main St. Ste. 204, Davidson 2/20/25 Jena Bowman […]
