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Lake Norman a hub for beer enthusiasts
By Erica Batten. Five years ago, it would have been hard to imagine Lake Norman as a destination for beer enthusiasts. Craft brewing was not one of the target areas for growth, said Ryan McDaniels, CEO of Lake Norman Economic Development. But times have changed, and not just locally. And Tim Kent, executive director of […]
10 years of chocolate in Davidson
Ana M. Vazquez, co-owner and Head Chocolatier at Davidson Chocolate Co., observes 10 years in business this month. Special events are planned for Saturday, Sept. 29, but the 10th anniversary is Sept. 12. The business was founded by the Elliott family with a “classic, yet fun” approach to handmade chocolate. Vazquez and family took over the […]
LKN Chamber’s Diversity Luncheon is Sept. 20
On Thursday, Sept. 20, the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce will host the Champions of Diversity Luncheon at River Run Country Club in Davidson. The Chamber will recognize the Corporation, Small Business, Nonprofit, and Individual who practices and promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace. In addition, the chamber will host Michelle Murphy, Vice President […]
2018 Top Women nominations close soon!
Do you know any ‘Top Women” leaders in our community? Nominate your boss, a friend or yourself. All of us at Business Today are honored to recognize women leaders across Cabarrus County and Lake Norman for the 14th consecutive year! More than 75 women from all walks of life—from attorneys and educators to elected officials […]
Business is booming in North Carolina
By Erica Batten. North Carolina ranked 12th in WalletHub’s recent “2018 Best States to Start a Business” report. The study compared the 50 states across 25 key indicators of startup success to determine the most fertile ground in which to launch and grow a business. The indicators were grouped into three key dimensions: Business environment, […]
Chamber Accepting Applications for Leadership Lake Norman
The Lake Norman Chamber’s Leadership Lake Norman program is accepting applications for the 2018-2019 Class through Sept. 10. Taking place over eight months, the classes give participants a chance to tour facilities, participate in informative seminars and learn about the resources in the Lake Norman region. For more information or to register, visit Leadership Lake Norman.
It’s he said, she said as I-77 fix appears to be filled with hurdles
Aug. 21. By Dave Vieser and Dave Yochum. The Town Boards in Huntersville and Cornelius have approved resolutions asking the state legislature to exempt proposed changes in the I-77 toll lane project from the DOT’s Strategic Transportation Improvement Process. The STI is used by the state to rank, score and prioritize funding for transportation projects. “STI […]
Luxury real estate, defined
Aug. 21. A standing-room only discussion of Charlotte’s luxury housing market by the top brass at Allen Tate Co. suggests the demand for million-dollar houses will keep growing. More private wealth is hitting the real estate markets with many multimillion-dollar properties being purchased for cash. Here are some takeaways from the presentation at The Peninsula […]
North Harbor Club looking to expand banquet facilities in Davidson
The owner of the North Harbor Club in Davidson, one of a handful of lakefront eateries, is considering an expansion plan which would renovate and enlarge their kitchen and also provide larger banquet facilities in an adjacent building. Entrepreneur Sid Morris, the owner of The Lake Norman Co., said a new North Harbor Club banquet […]
CLT home appreciation about the same as inflation over long-term
By Dave Yochum. David Blitzer, the managing director and chair of the Index Committee at S&P Dow Jones Indices, says the Charlotte housing market will continue to benefit from net in-migration. “You are picking up a fair amount of higher-end employment,” he said in an exclusive interview with Business Today. It likely means slow but […]
