Business
People on the move: Chamber hires new staffer; another retires
Jan. 4. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce has hired Leslie Reid of Mooresville as the new vice president investor relations and development. Sylvia Spury, executive vice president, retired Dec. 15 from the chamber after serving for almost three decades in a staff role with three different chambers of commerce. Laura Rizzetta, who was hired […]
Flair Trade’s owner plans to open by early spring
Jan. 4. In a holiday message to Flair Trade customers the owner said “Flair Trade’s relocation project is moving forward. We plan to be open by early spring. ” Szilva Harman, the new owner, did not respond to an email request for the new location or target opening date. In October, Harman said the new […]
Corkscrew liquidation sale, bartaco is coming
Jan. 3. By TL Bernthal. Corkscrew is holding a liquidation sale through Jan. 15, when it and Nina’s Boutique must close in Birkdale Village. A bartaco will be opened in the combined space. A Corkscrew Wine Shoppe and Bar staffer says the wine bar and shop plans to re-open when it finds a location, hopefully […]
Personal finance: In 2023, I will …
Dec. 29. One in three Americans are planning to make finance-related New Year’s resolutions for 2023, according to a WalletHub survey. For example, 31 percent of people making a financial resolution want to save money WalletHub put together a list of the top financial New Year’s resolutions for 2023, plus a playbook for making them […]
Patience needed for Atrium’s new hospital
Dec. 22 By Dave Vieser. It was three years ago–almost to the day—when we broke the news that Atrium Health was planning a 30-bed acute care hospital in Cornelius. Atrium, which purchased the Augustalee site on Hwy. 21, actually planned a major medical development with a hospital and adjacent medical offices. Atrium confirmed the plan […]
Davidson gives out small business with grants
Dec. 22. The Davidson Board of Commissioners awarded $15,500 in Davidson Main Street business grant to six establishments. The grants for 2022 are to further their strategic goals of historic preservation and economic development. The goals of the program are to provide direct financial benefit to small businesses; retain and create jobs in association with […]
bartaco will take over Nina’s, Corkscrew space in Birkdale
Dec. 21. By TL Bernthal. The bartaco that’s coming to Birkdale Village will go into a prime space created from Nina Boutique’s and Corkscrew Wine Shoppe and Bar’s spaces, according to NAP. Both Nina’s and Corkscrew lost their leases. Nina’s Boutique is expected to move into Antiquity in Cornelius early next year. No plans have been […]
Atrium Health Women’s Care One Health OB/GYN office is moving
Dec. 20. Atrium Health Women’s Care One Health OB/GYN at Mallard Creek is moving to a new office near Prosperity Church Road in the University City area. The new office will be open beginning Jan. 9, and will be in a shared space with Atrium Health Primary Care One Health Family Medicine Prosperity. Atrium Health […]
Pat Riley inducted into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine
Dec. 19. Pat Riley, CEO of Allen Tate Cos., has been inducted into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, one of the highest civilian honors bestowed by the Governor of the State of North Carolina. The honor was presented at the Good Scout Award Luncheon held last week at the Le Meridien Hotel in […]
NC struggles more than most states in hiring, survey finds
Dec. 16. During the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of Americans lost their jobs and experienced financial difficulties due to unemployment. Now, lots of businesses are struggling to hire enough workers, which has sometimes led to delays in services and reduced business hours. The labor force participation rate is still below pre-pandemic levels, and is at one […]
