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Lane shift for ‘Late Shift’ host
Brad Gillie, who has been a part of Speedway Motorsports for two decades, is the new programming and affiliate manager for Performance Racing Network. PRN, a unit of Concord-based Speedway Motorsports, is one of two NASCAR licensed multi-broadcast radio networks which produces and distributes motorsports programming year ‘round. Gillie, who started as public address announcer […]
Davidson will try to exit contract with Continuum
Jan. 24. By Dave Vieser. With a new mayor in town, Davidson plans to look for a quick exit strategy from the Continuum/Mi Connection purchase agreement. The $80 million purchase, spread between Davidson and Mooresville, was inked in 2007 to take over a piece of the bankrupt Adelphia system. Thus far, it has cost Davidson […]
Iredell economic development merger promotes entire county
The executive director leading the re-structuring of Iredell County’s two major economic development organizations says their merger, now one year old, will mean more success in the new year. In October 2016, Russ Rogerson was selected by both boards of directors of the Mooresville South Iredell Economic Development Corporation and the Statesville Regional Development to […]
Uwharrie Bank names Brendan Duffey CEO
Jan. 10. Roger Dick, president and chief executive officer of Uwharrie Capital Corp, the Albemarle-based parent company of Uwharrie Bank, announced that Brendan Duffey has been named the bank’s chief executive officer in addition to his title of president. Duffey also serves as chief operating officer and chief risk officer of Uwharrie Capital Corp. Duffey […]
Rusty Knox: People friendly with business background
By Kate Stevens. The future of Davidson lies in collaboration and team work with other north Mecklenburg towns and the city of Charlotte, said Mayor Rusty Knox on Dec. 14 just two days after he was sworn in as Davidson’s new leader. “Regionalism is going to be very important for how our area survives and […]
LKN Chamber needs nominations
The Lake Norman Chamber seeks your help in identifying three outstanding individuals, companies and organizations. Each year, the Chamber selects a business person of the year as well as a citizenship and service award and an entrepreneurship award. These awards will be presented at the annual banquet Friday, Jan. 12. To submit a nomination, please visit […]
New COO at EnergyUnited
John McMurray is the new chief operating officer at EnergyUnited, based in Statesville. He will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership, management and strategic implementation to achieve EnergyUnited’s “vision of transitioning to a leading energy services cooperative.” He has more than 30 years in the cooperative, investor-owned and municipal energy industry. He was most recently assistant general manager […]
Nancy Ridenhour wins top SCORE award
Charlotte SCORE has presented its prestigious “Dick O’Brien Award” for 2017 to Nancy Ridenhour for her exemplary volunteer services since joining Charlotte SCORE more than five years ago. The award is Charlotte SCORE’s top recognition of a chapter member for volunteer service. It has been awarded annually since 2005 and is named for Dick O’Brien, […]
Benbow joins RCCC board
Marjorie Benbow has been appointed to the Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Board of Trustees by Gov. Roy Cooper. She will serve on the board through 2021. Benbow is a long-time entrepreneur in the high-tech space, and is currently of counsel at Moretz & Skufca and focuses on technology transfer, licensing, corporate matters and distillery and brewery law. Prior […]
Governor appoints Rankin to statewide geo council
Alex Rankin, former chairman of the Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce, has been named to the North Carolina Geographic Information Coordinating Council by Gov. Roy Cooper. He is the representative designated to “enhance the efforts of geographic information coordination,” according to a press release from the governor’s office.
