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Regional transportation efforts stall
Jan. 12. By Dave Vieser. Efforts to formally create a regional transportation alliance among the three North Mecklenburg towns have stalled, highlighting the difficulties the region has had over the years in maintaining effective regional transportation planning. The latest blow came in December when the Huntersville Town Board voted 4-3 against joining the North Meck […]
Legislators call I-77 toll lane project ‘terrible’ and totally one-sided
By Dave Vieser. The I-77 toll plan was front and center at a Newsmakers Breakfast at The Peninsula Club with NC Rep. John Bradford, a Republican, and Assemblyman-elect Chaz Beasley, a Democrat. Despite being on opposite sides of the aisles, the two—both rising stars in their respective parties—showed every sign of getting along, mutual respect and […]
It looks like the Charlotte economy will ramp up in 2017, despite HB2
By Dave Yochum. The economic outlook for 2017 is brighter than 2016, bankers and economists say, despite concerns it could have been a recession year. Wells Fargo is forecasting a 2.1 percent growth in Gross Domestic Product next year, up from 1.5 percent this year. Of course it’s lower than 2015’s 2.6 percent and 2.4 percent […]
Anti-toll battle will continue in 2017; HB7 won’t get past Transportation Committee
Dec. 15. A bipartisan bill asking for an independent review of the bidding process around the I-77 toll plan—known as a request for proposals—looks like it will not get out of the key transportation committee in Raleigh. In an interview, NC Sen. Jeff Tarte stated: “The attorneys who signed this contract should be disbarred. It […]
Greenworks expands in renovated space
Dec. 13. Greenworks Tools, a leader in battery-powered outdoor equipment, is expanding its North American headquarters in newly renovated space at the 125-year old Mooresville Cotton Mill just south of downtown Mooresville. The 40,000 sq. ft. headquarters includes R&D and product testing facilities, video and photography production studios, a customer service center, product display areas and meeting space. […]
The state of Statesville: Downtown ‘renaissance’ has come to Iredell County seat
By Erica Batten. Statesville is undergoing a downtown renaissance to rival forerunners like San Diego and Pittsburgh, where a once dead center city has been revived into the vital heart of these urban areas. Less than two years ago, Statesville completed an $8 million streetscape renovation to provide an attractive and pedestrian-friendly environment, said Marin Tomlin, […]
Chaz Beasley, John Bradford at Newsmakers Breakfast Dec. 16
N.C. Rep.-elect Chaz Beasley and Rep. John Bradford will be in the hot seat at the Cornelius Today/Business Today Newsmakers Breakfast Dec. 16 at The Peninsula Club. Beasley, a Democrat, was just elected to the House of Representatives in November. Bradford, a Republican, was elected to his second term. Bradford is a former Cornelius Town Commissioner. Beasley is […]
$14 million expansion in Huntersville for Pactiv plant
Dec. 6. Prairie Brookwood is building a 324,480-square-foot warehouse expansion for tenant Pactiv LLC in Huntersville. The $14 million expansion more than doubles the size of Pactiv’s round-the-clock facility. Pactive, which makes food service disposables and food packaging, will gain 35 new loading docks. The company has more than 11,000 employees in seven countries. Prairie […]
Alevo is hiring as production ramps up
Dec. 5. By Marty Price. The skill sets are changing, but jobs in manufacturing will continue to grow, providing career paths for those willing to learn, says Scott Schotter, chief marketing and sustainability officer for Alevo in Concord. Indeed, the international battery maker is hiring 20 maintenance technicians in trade and salaried positions to keep the […]
Baby Boomers at root of move-up bottleneck
Curious what the Baby Boomers have been up to? Not much, when it comes to their homes. Baby Boomers are laying low and staying put, many in homes they have lived in for more than a decade. Because Baby Boomers are healthier and living longer lives, they are choosing to downsize much later than previous […]
