Events
Nuclear power plant to host networking event for business professionals, community leaders
May 18.The Energy Explorium at McGuire Nuclear Station will host the annual “Tri-County Business After Hour” on Thursday, May 21 from 5 pm – 7 pm. The free event is an opportunity to bring the region’s business professionals and community leaders together for networking and socializing. The event also showcases cuisine from local restaurants and […]
Newmakers Breakfast with Clark, Lennon April 22 at Peninsula Club
New Superintendent of Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Ann Clark and Board Member Rhonda Lennon, a Cornelius resident, will speak at Business Today’s Newsmakers Breakfast Wednesday April 22 at The Peninsula Club. Ann Clark was named superintendent in January after former Superintendent Heath Morrison resigned following an investigation into complaints he bullied staff members. Clark has spent three decades rising through the […]
Montreat College golf tournament
The Montreat College Bob Watt Memorial Golf Tournament will be Friday April 17 at the Rumbling Bald Resort in Lake Lure. The event gets under way at 9 am, with a putting contest at 9:30 and a shotgun start at 11 am. There will be dinner and awards at 4:30 pm. Fees are $150 per play and $600 per team. Sponsorships range […]
Relay for Life is May 1
Relay For Life Cornelius/Huntersville, the annual fundraiser for the American Cancer Society at Bailey Road Park, starts at 6 pm on May 1. Teams of volunteers come together for a fun evening of fundraising activities, including games, chair massages and food. Anyone who knows someone who has been affected by cancer is encouraged to attend. The Relay is […]
Wine, cheese and chocolates for animals
An evening of wine, cheese and chocolate Saturday, March 7 will benefit the Lance Shah Memorial Fund which advocates for the protection and humane treatment of animals. Created in memory of three-year-old Mooresville resident Lance Shah, the event at the Trump National Lakefront Ballroom also includes music from Jazzology. There will be a special announcement […]
City announces Run Kannapolis
Run Kannapolis Run Kannapolis, a series of seven 5K runs, will launch the City’s Discover a Healthy Life brand. City leaders are asking people of all ages and all abilities to participate in these events. “We hope that adults and children will participate in all seven of the 5K events in our City. My family […]
Newsmakers Breakfast Feb. 19 features N. Meck commissioner
Jim Puckett, the new Mecklenburg County Commissioner for District 1/North Mecklenburg, will speak at Business Today’s Newsmakers Breakfast Thursday Feb. 19 at The Peninsula Club in Cornelius. Puckett is a serious player in Mecklenburg County politics. The Huntersville Republican pulled off a comeback for his old District 1 seat back in November, after former Commissioner […]
2015 LKN Chamber Women’s Conference is Tues. Feb. 24
Feb. 5. The Lake Norman Chamber’s 2015 Women’s Conference Feb. 24 includes a full day of motivation, networking, and team building with other women in the greater Lake Norman region. This year’s keynote speaker is Astrid Chirinos, chief development officer of the Latin American Economic Development Corp. You must RSVP to attend. Registration is $75 […]
Women’s Conference at Davidson College Feb. 21
Jan. 30. The Davidson College Women’s Leadership Conference is Saturday, Feb. 21 in the Chambers Building. The one-day conference runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Lilly Family Gallery. The cost is $30 for community members and $15 for students. The conference is open to 60 women from the community and 60 students. This year’s keynote speaker […]
Cabarrus Chamber annual lunch Feb 13
The Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce annual luncheon is Friday, Feb. 13 at Great Wolf Lodge. The luncheon, which runs from 11:30 am to 1pm, will reflect on accomplishments of the past year and look ahead at the coming three years. The incoming Board Chair is Tammy Whaley, Duke Energy. Tickets available online at www.cabarrus.biz or call 704-782-4000. Members, $35; […]
