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Does Kindred’s score reflect expansion challenges more so than food safety?
Jan. 7. UPDATED. Span of management is said to be behind Kindred’s score of 88 from the Mecklenburg County Health Dept. Restaurant owners Joe and Katy Kindred’s first venture outside of Davidson, Hello Sailor, opened in Cornelius a little over a year ago. Since then, the owners have had their hands full operating two […]
Continuum doubles some internet speeds
Mooresville-based Continuum is increasing internet speeds for its residential customers by up to 100 percent, while at the same time keeping monthly service rates level. The new broadband speeds help position Continuum as one of the most competitive providers in the market. The company, which serves Mooresville, Davidson and Cornelius, also introduced “Ultimate Broadband” which […]
Land sale highlights trends in churches, real estate
By Dave Yochum. NC Homes Associates plans to build 110 age-restricted living units on property purchased from a church blessed with abundant property in Cornelius. The development company is paying roughly $1 million for 8.45 acres of land owned by Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. There are 100 condo units, each up to 1,700 square […]
Tar Heel tech: IT jobs grow without Amazon
By Erica Batten. When Amazon announced its choices for two new headquarters locations, more than 200 cities that were not New York and Arlington, but had submitted proposals, were left wondering where they came up short. Raleigh, one of the cities that applied, was also the only North Carolina metro area in Amazon’s 20 finalists. Not […]
Will economic boom continue in 2019?
Dec. 17. By Erica Batten. The economic outlook is very positive right now and into the new year—especially for Charlotte. Wells Fargo economist Charles Dougherty, who spoke at the November Newsmakers Breakfast hosted by Business Today, said, “Things are really good right now.” GDP growth is at 3 percent, there have been 100 consecutive months […]
AvidXchange investing $41 million in Charlotte HQ
Dec. 17. AvidXchange, the accounts payable and payment automation company, will expand its Charlotte headquarters, creating 1,229 jobs. The fintech company, an industry leader in automating invoice and payment processes for mid-market companies, will invest $41 million in Mecklenburg County. Salaries for the new positions will average $68,569, which is higher than the current Mecklenburg County […]
Famous Toastery owners eggcited about Concord
Dec. 10. By Dave Vieser. When best friends Brian Burchill and Robert Maynard opened their first Famous Toastery’s store back in 2005 little did they know their “cozy” breakfast spot in a small house turned restaurant in Huntersville would grow into 34 busy locations throughout the US, including 21 in North Carolina. With plans for […]
Betty Honeycutt, Ralph Hartsell get lifetime awards from peers
Two real estate icons in Cabarrus County have received awards from their peers. Betty Honeycutt, part of Team Honeycutt at Allen Tate’s Concord office, has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Central Carolinas Association of Realtors. The mother of Team Honeycutt founder and Cabarrus County Commissioner Diane Honeycutt, Betty has been selling homes for […]
Opioid crisis hits where we work
With more than 42,000 Americans dead from opioid-related overdoses in 2016—40 percent of the deaths involved prescription painkillers—prescient employers are taking steps to prevent opioid misuse and addiction. The opioid crisis cost the economy $95 billion in 2016, with $21.4 billion spent on treating patients who suffer from opioid abuse, a new analysis from Altarum found. […]
Construction keeps building on the economy
By Erica Batten. The construction industry is projected to grow 4.5 percent over the next few years, reaching $1.2 trillion in real output by 2020. Much of the growth is directly related to government activity. Reconstruction of roads, bridges and other infrastructure, along with the government’s plan to make renewable energy 20 percent of the […]
