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NC eco-devo win: 14,100 new jobs and billions in investment in 2023
Dec. 19. North Carolina landed 14,114 new jobs in 2023, representing 134 business recruitment, expansion and rural development projects worth $12.9 billion of capital investment into the state. Of note: Clean energy businesses are transforming the state’s economy. “North Carolina has seen historic economic growth and development in the last few years including our rural […]
Genesis store in planning stages in Cornelius
Dec. 15. By Dave Yochum. A new Genesis dealership is on deck for the automotive district on Hwy. 21 in Cornelius. The Modern Auto Group, owners of the existing Nissan store, are proposing building a 25,000 square foot Genesis dealership at 18605 Statesville Road. The 2.75-acre site for the new Genesis store is immediately north […]
New music director at Charlotte Symphony
Dec. 14. Kwame Ryan is the new music director of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra (CSO). Hailed as a “dynamic conductor” by The Baltimore Sun, Ryan will assume his new role next year, the CSO’s 93rd season. He will lead two performances of Wang Jie’s Symphonic Overture “America, the Beautiful,” Brahms’s Symphony No. 1, and Tchaikovsky’s […]
Peter Safir lands top volunteer honors at SCORE
Dec. 13. The National SCORE organization honored Peter Safir, with the North Carolina District 46 Outstanding Volunteer and Exceptional Mentor award. In 2022 Safir provided mentoring services to over 77 SCORE Charlotte clients and spent over 300 mentoring hours with them. In addition, Safir served as a coach for more than eight prospective mentors which […]
Trane employees fill truck with food for FeedNC, Loaves & Fishes
Dec. 13. Employees at Trane Technologies’ North American headquarters in Davidson paccked a 48-foot trailer with over 6,700 lbs. of non-perishable food items to help combat rising food insecurity rates among local families. The items were donated in equal amounts to FeedNC and Loaves & Fishes. A growing need The need for food is at […]
Davidson home sales
Dec. 12. These property transactions were recorded by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. 10/25/2023 $683,000 HC Davidson Walk to Luis Castellanos Torres & Ana Castellanos, 506 Belews Rd. 10/26/2023 $668,000 HC Davidson Walk to The Carlson Living Trust, 747 Beaty St. 10/30/2023 $1,290,000 Ryan & Jennifer Ross to Andrew & Cheryl Yeh, 19523 Overleaf […]
Hot Properties: ‘Talladega Nights’ house tops million-dollar deals
Dec. 8. Recent home sales in excess of $1 million. $6,750,000 Daniel & Judith Moore to Kevin & DeLana Harvick, lot 7 Connor Quay, Cornelius $3,700,000 Brian & Kathleen Kenna to Anthony & Reina Pariti, 20622 Bethelwood Ln., Cornelius $2,705,000 John & Katie Philpott to Casey Schecthter, 17021 Jibsail Ct., Cornelius $1,800,000 J Michael & […]
Pat Cotham: 10 years on Meck County board
Dec. 8. Mecklenburg County Manager Dena Diorio has presented Commissioner Pat Cotham with her 10-year service pin. Cotham has served through some of Mecklenburg’s most challenging years, including the global financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, which altered how Mecklenburg County conducts business.
Town of Davidson hires sustainability manager
Dec. 8. Kayla Kovach is the new sustainability manager for the Town of Davidson. She has a master’s in science degree in Environmental Engineering from Clemson University, with a focus on Sustainable Systems. Hera bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is from the University of Cincinnati. Kovach previously served as an Environmental Engineer at SLR Consulting […]
Embrace diversity: Why holiday celebrations instead of Christmas parties
Dec. 7. By Dan Houston. [Opinion] I’ve been asked why organizations should shift from “Christmas Party” to “Holiday Party.” In today’s diverse and multicultural society, fostering an inclusive workplace is not just a nice-to-have; it’s a strategic imperative for organizations. While some may question the need to move away from the traditional “Christmas Party,” the […]
