Business
Allen Tate announces new president of Allen Tate Realtors
Nov. 17. Gary Scott, who has more than 30 years of experience in the real estate industry, including more than 10 years as general sales manager and senior vice president of Allen Tate Realtors, has been named president of Allen Tate Realtors. Scott has held positions with multiple brokerage firms across the East Coast including […]
UCB completes conversion process after Aquesta merger
Nov. 17. United Community Bank has completed the conversion of all bank systems and customer operations after the acquisition of Cornelius-based Aquesta Bank. All nine Aquesta locations have been re-branded as part of United Community Bank, bringing United’s total footprint to 180 offices across five states. “Aquesta has been the ideal partner for us to […]
Why retirees are flocking to North Carolina
Nov. 15. By Ricky Allen. Retirees often spend their golden years relaxing and making the most of every day. Most look for a prime location with a bustling community of pensioners, and North Carolina is one of these places. Not to mention, the state also has a wealth of natural and scenic spots for older […]
Mecklenburg new corporations: Sept. 20-Oct. 21
These businesses registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State Cornelius 9/20/21 MSB Solutions LLC, Matt Browning, 19240 Kanawha Dr., Cornelius 9/20/21 Red Numbers LLC, Jason Daniel Resener, 19529 Natalie Rd., Cornelius 9/21/21 Lands CyberForensics LLC, Jason Farris Lands, 22414 John Gamble Rd., Cornelius 9/21/21 Sunrise Power LLC, Nancy Muneton, 18505 Statesville Rd. Ste. A04, […]
Pandemic learning; some good, some bad
BUSINESS ADVICE | By Cheryl Kane Nov. 2. I just realized how close 2022 is, and I had to pause for several minutes and think how long it’s been since I first wore a mask in public. It was the last weekend in February 2020 as I went to my last appointment with a stylist. […]
United Community Banks completes acquisition of Aquesta
Nov. 1. By Dave Yochum. United Community Banks, which has officially taken over Aquesta Financial Holdings, is erecting new signage on the Jetton Road headquarters of the local bank. It marks the end and the beginning of two financial institutions in Cornelius. Aquesta, founded by Jim Engel and other investors in 2006, had $752 million […]
Firebirds opens Nov. 9 in Birkdale Landing
Oct. 29. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill will open Nov. 9 in 5,600 square feet of space in the new Birkdale Landing mixed-use development across Hwy. 73 from Birkdale Village. The 21-year-old chain, based in Charlotte, launched in Piper Glen with a single location and has since has grown to 54 restaurants in 19 states. The […]
More details of Birkdale Village makeover
Oct. 26. The makeover at Birkdale Village continues with a new paint scheme and plans to make the 52-acre project a go-to “third place” or community gathering space taking shape between now and next summer. Sociologist Ray Oldenburg says a third place is where people spend time between home and work—our first and second places. […]
United Bankshares reports earnings
Oct. 26. United Bankshares reported third quarter earnings of $92.2 million, or $0.71 per diluted share, as compared to earnings of $103.8 million, or $0.80 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2020. “Our earnings continued to be strong in the third quarter of 2021 as we earned net income of $92.2 million, diluted […]
Resilience comes from responsibility and resolve
BUSINESS ADVICE | By Cheryl Kane So we continue moving through these COVID times. Regardless of the trials, we can continue to learn and adapt. Let us be encouraged that the resilience we need may come from the responsibility we hold for each other, our duties and for taking care of ourselves. Duty and a […]
