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EnergyUnited Foundation recorded $850,000 in grants last year
Jan. 21. Statesville-based EnergyUnited Foundation gave a total of $850,000 to nonprofit organizations, individuals and families in 2024, with 75 organizations requesting support. Of those, $300,000 was granted to nonprofits focused on addressing critical needs such as housing, utilities and humane needs. Fourth-quarter donations totaled $175,000 for non-profits. In addition to funding that was provided […]
Jobless rates increased in 85 NC counties in November
Jan. 7. Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 85 of North Carolina’s 100 counties in November 2024, decreased in 12, and remained unchanged in three. Mitchell County had the highest unemployment rate at 8.9 percent while Orange and Currituck Counties each had the lowest at 2.9 percent. Mecklenburg County’s unemployment rate was 3.4 percent […]
LKN Chamber Foundation fundraiser benefits 2 non-profit pre-schools
Jan. 2. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Chamber of Commerce, contributed $31,072.64 to two local Lake Norman non-profit organizations providing pre- and after-school programming: Cornelius Early Scholars and the Lake Norman YMCA. The funds were raised through the foundation’s Thanksgiving breakfast. Each organization received $15,536.32.
Womens Bowling championships coming to Mooresville in 2027
Dec. 20. New Victory Lanes in Mooresville will host the 2027 United States Bowling Congress Women’s Championships, marking the tournament’s first trip to the Charlotte area in 20 years. The Women’s Championships was last hosted in the Charlotte area in 2007. The event typically attracts 4,000 four-player teams—approximately 16,000 bowlers—each year, with competition held daily […]
Huntersville New Corporations
Dec. 11. These businesses have registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. 10/16/24 C.A. Outdoors LLC, Cory D. Justice, 12214 Folkston Dr., Huntersville 10/17/24 Blueberry Tuesdayz LLC, Ciana Harmony Bright, 6704 Colonial Garden Dr., Huntersville 10/17/24 Checkered Past Magnet Company LLC, Ashleigh Hohn Slonneger, 9018 Long Pickett Ct., Huntersville 10/17/24 CMO Gal LLC, Marie […]
Cornelius New Corporations
Dec. 6. These businesses have registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. 10/16/24 Kraved LLC, Liana Grier, 21430 Blakley Shores Dr., Cornelius 10/16/24 Seventh Son Solutions LLC, Kristopher Benjamin Henson, 18809 Nautical Dr. 303, Cornelius 10/18/24 Graywolff Productions LLC, Curtis E. DeWolff, 18932 Henry Lee Knox Ln., Cornelius 10/18/24 Monroe Quality Contractors LLC, R. […]
Piedmont Natural Gas lands top spot in JD Power ranking
Dec. 5. Piedmont Natural Gas landed the No. 1 spot in customer satisfaction in the new J.D. Power Gas Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study of large residential natural gas companies in the South. It’s the third year in a row that PNG was No. 1 among eight in the South. Charlotte-based Piedmont earned top rankings […]
Crowns of Enterprise nominations are open
Nov. 20. Nominations are open for the 2025 Crowns of Enterprise Awards, sponsored by Mecklenburg County and the City of Charlotte. The Crowns of Enterprise Awards recognize small businesses in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg region that demonstrate exemplary leadership and sound business strategies. The awards committee specifically recognizes firms that grow and strengthen the local economy, as well […]
Small Business Saturday is Nov. 30
Nov. 19. The Town of Davidson will observe “Small Business Saturday” on Saturday, Nov. 30 by encouraging residents and visitors to kick off their holiday season by shopping locally and supporting local retail establishments. Quotable “Supporting local businesses is important to the well-being of our town,” said Economic Development Director Kim Fleming. “So many of […]
