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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 […]
Ice company manufacturing facility recruited to NC
Nov. 13. A manufacturer of specialty ice products will invest a cool $14.7 million in a new manufacturing facility in Forest City. Abstract Ice makes a variety of crystal-clear, slow-melting ice products that add panache to craft cocktails while lessening dilution. The new facility will create 26 new jobs. Primarily serving bars, grocery stores and […]
NC may be more disaster-prone than we thought
Nov. 7. From hurricanes to tornadoes, natural disasters are occurring more frequently and with greater intensity. In 2023, the United States faced 28 climate disasters that caused $95.1 billion in damage and resulted in 492 fatalities. With Helene fresh in our minds, it turns out that North Carolina is the 12th most disaster-prone state in […]
Howard Hanna|Allen Tate acquire Low Country firm
Nov. 6. Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, in partnership with Allen Tate Realtors, has acquired The Alliance Group Realty, a real estate firm with offices in Hilton Head Island and Bluffton, SC. This announcement marks Howard Hanna | Allen Tate’s entry into the South Carolina Low Country region. Howard Hanna Real Estate Services is one […]
Huntersville New Corporations
Nov.. 1. These businesses have registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. 8/16/24 Apex Tech Team LLC, Jacob Cohen, 14311 Reese Blvd. Ste. A 2-308, Huntersville 8/16/24 New California Renovations LLC, Victor Alfonso Orozco, 7318 Darblay St., Huntersville 8/19/24 LPT Logistics LLC, Patrick Robinson, 7201 Tanner Creek Dr., Huntersville 8/19/24 The Terence and Jill […]
United Bank announces earnings
Oct. 28. United Bankshares reported earnings for the third quarter of 2024 of $95.3 million, or $0.70 per diluted share. Third quarter of 2024 results produced annualized returns on average assets, average equity, and average tangible equity, a non-GAAP measure, of 1.28%, 7.72%, and 12.59%, respectively. Quotable “We are excited to announce this quarter’s earnings,” […]
Cornelius New Corporations
Oct. 8. These businesses have registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. 8/16/24 Links You Can Use LLC, Kenneth Campbell, 9825-B N. Cove Rd. #1015, Cornelius 8/17/24 Specialty Speech Therapy & Consulting LLC, Lindsay C. Mahoney, 20412 Greenway Heights Dr., Cornelius 8/19/24 Eure trades LLC, Kirt A. Eure, 11262 Heritage Green Dr., Cornelius 8/19/24 […]
Diversity recognized at LKN Chamber event
Oct. 2. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce recognized “Champions of Diversity” at a luncheon held at Northstone Country Club last week. Selected as the Individual Diversity Champion was Cornelius resident Michael D. Connor, a retired professor of theater arts and actor. Also receiving awards were Cook Community Clinic in Huntersville; Cherese Spand, a financial […]
