Community
Banking on traffic: Billboard is talk of the town
April 6. An old-school billboard for a local bank is getting a lot of traction on the new virtual town square called Exit 28 Ridiculousness. The billboard for Cornelius-based Aquesta Bank is located on the northbound side of I-77 between Exits 23 and 25—where traffic comes to a virtual standstill most afternoons. And mornings. And […]
Global Summit reveals strength, weakness in Charlotte economy
April 6. By Dave Vieser. A Brookings Institution study says Charlotte’s long-term growth will be stymied by not having a top research university. Unveiled at Central Piedmont Community College’s Global Summit, the study says Charlotte’s fast growth and global connectivity have helped, but we’re running behind in research and development as well as innovation-focused companies. The […]
New town manager in Harrisburg
Bobby Williams is the new town manager in Harrisburg. He has more than 10 years of local government experience with the Town of Huntersville and been involved at every level of that organization during his tenure. His experience covers public information, civic engagement, community and legislative affairs, HR/risk management, economic development, emergency preparedness, transportation and strategic planning. He […]
Another new hotel planned for west side of Cornelius
A prototype Bojangel’s Hotel with 215 rooms and 25 extended stay suites will open in Kenton Place on three acres of property straddling the border of Huntersville and Cornelius. “We are pleased to bring a new travel option, not just to the Charlotte market, but to America,” said Bojangel’s spokesman A.J. Liebling. The new hotel […]
Keeping up with Jones: New chamber boss starts today
April 1. Barbi Jones takes over the reins of the Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce today. The first woman to head the 600-member organization says she will focus on members, stakeholders and their needs. She was most recently the chief communications and engagement officer at United Way of Central Carolinas in Charlotte; before that she […]
Kannapolis pigs out
March 31. Kannapolis will host the Jiggy With the Piggy Festival May 6-7 at the North Carolina Research Campus and downtown Kannapolis. More than 80 barbeque competition teams from around the U. S. will compete in this premier event sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society. In addition to barbeque, the event will feature carnival rides, […]
Top economist at April 13 Newsmakers Breakfast
John Silvia, the chief economist at Wells Fargo, will be the featured guest at the Business Today Newsmakers Breakfast April 13 at The Peninsula Club. The well-known economist is frequently quoted by news organizations, not just around the country, but around the world. He has held his position since he joined Wachovia, a Wells Fargo predecessor, in […]
City Officials Consider First Major Downtown Project
March 29. The Kannapolis City Council is considering approval of what would be the first major Downtown Revitalization project. In September 2015 the city purchased 50 acres of land and buildings in the downtown core. A master development plan has been underway since that time with the city completing a market analysis, a site analysis and […]
Philanthropy is good for you
Anya Reid, executive director of development for NC State University’s Poole College of Management, is an expert in the world of corporate and individual giving. She recently announced a $1 million gift from Chip Andrews, the retired former chairman and CEO of Raleigh-based FMI Corp., and current managing member of Andrews Ventures LLC, which manages […]
LKN Chamber takes a regional approach
By Bill Russell. Recently I had the chance to watch the sun set over our beautiful Lake Norman. The bright orange skyline kissed the rippling waters. Teased by the wind, it skipped across the expanse that touched my soul and I was reminded of a passage in a book by Norman Maclean that read, “Eventually, all […]
