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Mooresville mixed-use project takes aim at Millennials
By Dave Vieser. Downtown Mooresville is experiencing a major comeback. Stores that were vacant have new tenants, and more business have their sights set on the “authentic” business district that already has elements of place-making, multiple uses and an utter lack of sterile, dehumanized space. An $18 million apartment and commercial building is planned on […]
LKN Chamber honors 2019 Diversity Champs
The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce recognized a local small businesses, a corporation, a nonprofit and a teacher for their efforts to promote diversity and inclusiveness at the Diversity Luncheon held at River Run Country Club in Davidson. The keynote speech was given by Beth Bledsoe, vice president of human resources at MSC Industrial Supply […]
Burke-Samson’s bakery has opened in Davidson
Justin Burke-Samson, the manager of the Davidson Farmers Market, has opened a bakery called Bonjour Y’all next door to the Kindred restaurant where he was previously executive pastry chef. Bonjour Y’all replaces Gateau on Main Bakery and Dessert Bar in 700 square feet downtown. Gateau on Main closed in early August. The menu and environment […]
Duke’s foundation supports NC workforce development
Duke Energy is investing more than $3.6 million to help create a diverse workforce. It has announced grants to support 54 innovative workforce development programs including one in Mecklenburg that exposes disadvantaged students to career opportunities in the energy sector. “Our goal is to build a diverse workforce equipped to help the energy industry transform […]
Pharmacy worker guilty of stealing opioids from employer and selling them
A former Concord pharmacy employee had pleaded guilty to eight felony drug charges stemming from a 2018 undercover investigation. A Superior Court judge sentenced Jeanna Sechrest Wilson, 35, to between 70 and 93 months in prison following her plea to the following charges: • Two counts of embezzlement of a controlled substance by an employee • Two counts […]
Apartment construction worth $5 billion statewide
The apartment industry and its residents annually contribute $20.3 billion to Charlotte’s economy, according to a study commissioned by the National Apartment Association (NAA) and National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC). The apartment industry supports 88,132 jobs in Charlotte as well as resident spending in excess of $17.1 billion. New construction contributes $2 billion, and renovation […]
Warrior Dash business failure presents obstacle for Rural Hill
Forbes magazine’s 18th “most promising” company in 2015 has taken a fatal spill, leaving a local non-profit out more than $30,000. Chicago-based Red Frog Events owes Rural Hill Inc., the non-profit entity that operates and works to preserve the historic farm in Huntersville, more than $30,000 from the Warrior Dash that was held there in […]
Charlotte home prices still climbing as much of the country slows down
By Dave Yochum. The rate of home-price increases fell in June to the lowest level in nearly seven years, according to the latest Case-Shiller Home Price Index from S&P Down Jones Indices and CoreLogic. June 2019 saw an annual increase of 3.1 percent for home prices nationwide, falling from the previous month’s 3.3 percent gain. […]
Carvana: On the road to Concord
Aug. 29. Carvana, the e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars, officially announced plans to open a $30 million inspection and reconditioning facility in the old Philip Morris plant in Concord. Over the course of a dozen years, the Carvana investment is expected to grow the state economy by half a billion dollars and […]
Book Review: Building a StoryBrand
Run your marketing message through Donald Miller’s framework to create a superstar narrative. His approach casts your brand in the fundamentally human language of a story. He offers a sharp, clear process for finding a story to tell about your product or service that centers on your customer as the hero – not on your […]
