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Mecklenburg New Corporations
Aug. 13. These businesses have registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. Cornelius 6/18/24 Electron Moves LLC, C. Christopher Clark, 9624 Bailey Rd. Ste. 290, Cornelius 6/18/24 Local Solar Action, Khiminyah Chavies, 19215 Chandlers Landing Dr. Apt. 202, Cornelius 6/21/24 Historical News Journals Inc., Chip Dolfi, 18883 Vineyard Pointe Ln., Cornelius 6/24/24 Grupo Revo […]
NC jobless rate, not seasonally adjusted, at 4.1%
July 30. Unemployment rates increased in 98 of North Carolina’s 100 counties in June 2024 and remained unchanged in two, according to the NC Dept. of Commerce. Scotland County had the highest unemployment rate at 7.0 percent while Buncombe County had the lowest at 3.2 percent. All 15 of the state’s metro areas experienced rate […]
Hire Ed: Lowe’s Foundation announces grant for skilled trades education
July 29. Central Piedmont Community College received a $1 million grant from the Lowe’s Foundation to grow its skilled trades certifications, expand the college’s reach in Mecklenburg County, and undertake renovations. Infrastructure support also includes renovating lab space and bringing mobile learning cottages to other campuses and into the community. The mobile learning cottages will […]
Atrium Rehabilitation ranked by US News & World Report
July 16. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Atrium Health Carolinas Rehabilitation at No. 7 on the “Best Hospitals for Rehabilitation” list. For the second year in a row, Carolinas Rehabilitation has earned top 10 recognition, improving from No. 9 in 2023. The designation puts Carolinas Rehabilitation among the top 1 percent of rehabilitation […]
NC jobless rate edges slightly higher, but remains below US level
July 1. The state’s seasonally adjusted May 2024 unemployment rate was 3.6 percent, increasing 0.1 of a percentage point from April’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.0 percent. North Carolina’s unemployment rate increased 0.3 of a percentage point from a year ago. The number of people employed increased […]
Homegrown Nucor will build $20 million fabrication facility
June 26. Nucor Rebar Fabrication, a division of the largest steelmaker in America, will invest more than $20 million in a new rebar fabrication facility in Davidson County. The construction services company fabricates, installs, and distributes rebar to a variety of infrastructure and building projects. The new rebar fabrication facility in Lexington will be adjacent […]
Hazardous waste fees reduced Wednesday for small businesses, schools, organizations
June 25. Small businesses and other organizations can drop off hazardous waste for a reduced fee this Wednesday. Federal law restricts the County’s recycling centers to residential hazardous waste, so the County hosts special collection events for schools, businesses, and other non-residential organizations. The hours are 8 am to 2 pm Wednesday, June 26. Organizations […]
Downtown Mooresville lands national accreditation third year in a row
June 13. The Mooresville Downtown Commission (MDC) has been designated as a Nationally Accredited Main Street America program for the third year in a row. MDC Executive Director Kim Atkins said more than $58 million has been invested in the Downtown Mooresville Municipal Service District in the last decade, consisting of more than $42 million […]
Novant lands ‘A’s for patient safety in Huntersville, as well as 9 other hospitals
May 2. Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade in The Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2024 scoring period. Nine other Novant hospitals around North Carolina also earned top honors from Leapfrog. Novant Health hospitals scoring “A” Hospital Safety Grades: Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center* Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center* Novant Health […]
Women’s Conference is May 16
April 30. The 2024 Lake Norman Chamber Women’s Conference will be held May 16 at The Peninsula Club. Keynote speaker Lindsey Fisher’s topic is “BadA$$ Women in Business: Acknowledging Your Choice and Your Voice.” She is a holistic wellness coach and industry leader. Theme: “Fifty Shades of Pink, All the Many Hats We Wear as […]
