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Incoming chamber chair rooted in investments, business
By Dave Yochum. A behind-the-scenes name in Cornelius business and local GOP politics will be out there more next year. Joshua Dobi takes over the volunteer reins of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce. The incoming chairman at age 42 is already a quiet force having hosted a number of fundraisers and campaign openings for […]
Cabarrus College offering 2 new programs in 2018
Cabarrus College will add two new options to its array of academic programs that focus on the health sciences. New to the Louise Harkey School of Nursing is the Clinical Research Certificate Program. This online Certificate Program is for registered nurses with a bachelor’s degree. The Certificate can be earned in two consecutive semesters, or […]
In an Amazon world, cities market seriously
By Kate Stevens. Three years ago, the city of Kannapolis, a former mill town also known for the North Carolina Research Campus, the Music Hall of Fame and hometown of Dale Earnhardt, was at a crossroad. The city’s population had exploded especially near its western edge along N.C. Hey. 73. At the same time, city […]
Alton Updike will open Table 31 in LangTree in Mooresville
By Dave Vieser. Restaurateur Alton Updike, the owner of Alton’s Kitchen & Cocktails in Cornelius, is taking his skills to the old Block & Grinder space in LangTree Lake Norman. The new 6,000 square foot eatery, called Table 31, will open early next year. Updike views this as a golden opportunity to grow, while at […]
New Beaty St. valuation is double Town of Davidson’s
The town is currently forming a committee to negotiate a contract with the developers, said Cristina Shaul, the town’s public information officer. The board of commissioners will eventually vote on the contract once it has been reviewed by attorneys for both sides, but Shaul said she is unsure when the vote would happen. Davidson Development […]
OPINION: In Davidson, vote for Rusty Knox
OPINION. This year marks Davidson’s 180th year of existence, and there has not been a more important election in recent history. There has been an unsurpassed amount of tension between the current administration and residents—who want respect from their elected officials as well as responsible growth. This is an off-year election, but for Davidson, it’s […]
Top Realtors say growth keeps coming
By Kate Stevens. Demand for mid-price housing in the Lake Norman area is outstripping supply although luxury homes could sit a bit longer on the market since fewer people can afford them. The Lake Norman real estate market is expected to continue this low-supply trend into the foreseeable future, according to local market experts. That’s […]
Aquesta announces 25% increase in net, dividend
Oct. 26. Aquesta Financial reported a new quarterly record for net income for the third quarter as well as a cash dividend of 11 cents per share to shareholders of record Dec. 8, 2017. For the third quarter ended Sept. 30, Aquesta had unaudited net income of $757,000, or 23 cents per share, compared to […]
RSVP now for Top Women Champagne Reception and Expo Oct. 19
Women leaders will be feted at Business Today’s Top Women Champagne Reception at River Run Country Club Thursday evening Oct. 19. In addition to champagne and hors d’oeuvres, there will be a mini business expo designed with women in mind. The Presenting Sponsor is Duke Energy. Platinum sponsors are Novant Health and SouthLake Women’s Healthcare. The Gold […]
