Business
Novant Health receives Diversity Impact Awards
Oct. 5. Novant Health was named a 2022 recipient of Diversity Impact Awards for the fourth consecutive year by the Global ERG Network. The Diversity Impact Awards, which were announced at a ceremony Sept. 23, honor ERGs, diversity councils and other people who lead and support diversity and inclusion efforts within their organizations. Along with Novant Health’s recognized business […]
Mecklenburg new corporations
Oct. 4. These businesses registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. Cornelius 8/16/22 Relax & Recover LLC, Alexander Walter Chasnis, 19329 Watermark Dr. Unit 551, Cornelius 8/16/22 Selleck Hill Land Corporation, Frank Sproviero, 20462 Chartwell Center Dr., Cornelius 8/17/22 LFG Farm LLC, Christine A. Gepfert, 18628 Statesville Rd., Cornelius 8/18/22 Get a Job Studio […]
Fruitful Roots, a new craft brewery, will be built in downtown Cornelius
Sept. 29. Brothers Douglas Marion and Travis Marion and their wives Shannon and Chelsea, respectively, will soon close on three lots near the Food Lion on North Main. They are planning a 5,000-square foot taproom and brewery with a small kitchen and shaded patio. The name: Fruitful Roots. Groundbreaking will be in the first part […]
Cornelius Realtor recognized by leading events organization
Sept. 28. Allen Tate Realtor Maceon McCracken has been named to the Top 30 Under 30 Future Leaders of Charlotte by Elevate Lifestyle, an events and marketing company. The Cornelius resident was honored at the 12th annual awards held at Bazal Gallery Nightclub in Charlotte. Winners were selected based on a range of criteria, including […]
Friendly reminder: Are you guilty of passive-aggressive slang?
Sept. 27. Slang differs not just between generations but also between states and situations. In the workplace, “Please advise” is the most-used passive-aggressive work phrase. Work aggressions These are the most used passive-aggressive work phrases, WordFinder by YourDictionary found. 1. Please advise 2. Noted 3. Friendly reminder 4. Will do 5. Thanks in advance 6. Per […]
Three ways to reduce workplace stress
BUSINESS ADVICE | By Cheryl Kane. Here are three steps to help us be more effective in our communication with others. Effective communicators can reduce stress for everyone, and in turn build stronger relationships with those we work with and help our teams be more effective. Be good at using people’s names. I’ve noticed people […]
Village at Oakhurst/Phase 2 will go up on Hwy. 21 north of Bailey
Sept. 26. Construction on The Village at Oakhurst/Phase 2 near Hwy. 21 and Bailey Road will begin in October, according to developer Joe Douglas. The 29,300 square foot building will have retail tenants on the first floor and medical offices on the second floor. New Jersey-based GOAT Pizza has already signed a lease. Other tenants […]
Davidson Farmers Market: How to apply for 2023
Sept. 23. Davidson Farmer Market (DFM) vendor applications for the 2023 season are now being accepted. The application is due with a $25 non-refundable application fee no later than Saturday, Oct. 1. DFM dates back to 2008 when the community market opened near Town Hall. The market features over 35 vendors within a 100-mile radius […]
Duke Energy on WalletHub list of corporations that pay least in taxes
Sept. 23. Duke Energy Corp. is among the top 10 corporations that paid the least in corporate taxes, according to a WalletHub study. Duke Energy, with headquarters in Charlotte, ranked ninth in the companies paying the lowest taxes (overall tax rate), paying 5.10 percent. The overall tax rate that S&P 100 companies pay, around […]
LKN Chamber enrolls 14 juniors in leadership program
Sept. 21. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce has accepted 14 high school juniors in the Junior Leadership Lake Norman program, where students learn more about their community. The seven-month program was created to inform, motivate and increase the overall awareness of selected high school students through educational seminars and interaction with various decision makers […]
