Business
Why are so many people moving to NC, plus nine other states?
June 6. Based on recent data from Forbes and Click Storage, the top 10 states Americans are moving to are Texas, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Nevada, Maine, Delaware, and Idaho. Each one offers unique attractions and benefits that make them appealing destinations. Karl Graham from Click Storage analyzed why the Top 10 […]
NC Attorney General Josh Stein provides ‘State of Business Climate’ for LKN Chamber
June 5. NC Attorney General Josh Stein gave an overview of the business climate at the Lake Norman Chamber’s Legislative PowerLuncheon at NorthStone Country Club. Stein, the Democratic candidate for governor, said he has focused on making sure that North Carolina’s economy is healthy. “I’m running for governor because I believe in the promise of […]
161-acre estate hits market at $25 million
May 31. A 161-acre estate with a mile of frontage on the French Broad River has hit the market for $25 million. Located at 3903 Island Ford Road in Brevard, “Blue Fish Farm” includes a 6,150 square foot mansion, a guest house, a pool house and a three-bedroom treehouse. There are also a theater, fitness […]
2024 Leadership Lake Norman class graduates
May 31. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce 2023-24 Leadership Lake Norman class graduated after an exploration of the Lake Norman region, encompassing historical landmarks, manufacturing and educational institutions as well as town governments, economic development, first responders and even a visit to the water treatment plant. Graduates of this year’s program included: Andy Yates […]
Mortgage delinquencies are increasing
May 23. With the rate of mortgage delinquency rising in all 50 states, a new WalletHub study says North Carolina ranks sixth among the states where mortgage delinquency is increasing the most. From the fourth quarter of 2023 to the first quarter of 2024, delinquencies in North Carolina rose 18.49 percent. The smallest increase was […]
Tourism: NC’s quiet economic engine
May 22. North Carolina’s tourism industry reached $35.6 billion, up more than $2 billion from the previous record of $33.3 billion in 2022. With nearly 43 million visitors from across the nation, North Carolina ranks No. 5 behind California, Florida, Texas and New York in domestic visitation. North Carolina also saw gains in the international […]
Five-acre Asheville estate hits the market at $24 million
May 21. A five-acre estate with a 13,000 square foot mansion and guest house is on the market for $24 million. Alec Cantley of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty in Asheville has the listing. Known as Deerhaven Gardens, the main house has 200 feet of accordion and nano doors framing mountain views, as well as six […]
NC jobless rate holds steady at 3.5%
May. 17. The state’s seasonally adjusted April 2024 unemployment rate was 3.5 percent, unchanged from March’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 3.9 percent. North Carolina’s unemployment rate increased 0.2 of a percentage point from a year ago. The number of people employed increased 1,200 over the month to […]
Gubernatorial candidate Josh Stein will address LKN Chamber luncheon May 23
May 15. NC Attorney General Josh Stein will speak at the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce PowerLuncheon May 23 at Northstone Country Club. The Democratic nominee for Governor will be speaking on “The State of the Business Environment in North Carolina.” He is expected to touch on how North Carolina is a great state to […]
Former mayor is Downtown Mooresville’s ‘Main Street Champion’
May 15. Miles Atkins, the former mayor of Mooresville, was named Downtown Mooresville’s 2023 Main Street Champion by the North Carolina Main Street Program, which works to stimulate economic development within the context of historic preservation across the state. The Champion award is presented annually to individuals who have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to downtown […]
