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New Beaty St. valuation is double Town of Davidson’s
By Kate Stevens. Development plans in this picture-postcard college town continue to move fast despite one volunteer organization’s efforts to preserve its trademark green space and hold elected officials accountable for what organization members say is unchecked growth. Save Davidson, an online Facebook group with more than 1,500 members, has mobilized since its inception in February, […]
And, now MI-Connection is Continuum
MI-Connection has changed its name to Continuum after an 18-month rebranding process. In a press release, the municipally owned company said the name Continuum was chosen to represent the company’s range of video, internet and voice services as well as potential future technologies. “This isn’t just a name change,” said CEO David Auger. “We’ve made fundamental changes […]
Stopped: Davidson terminates ‘Luminous’ project
Sept. 29. Officials in Davidson have terminated the Luminous project, the controversial plan to develop 19 acres of town-owned land. Town officials and the developer were unable to agree to contract terms. The board of commissioners had approved plans to enter negotiations for the $1.65 million sale of wooded land near Main and Beatty streets to […]
Mooresville Chamber Expo needs exhibitors
The Mooresville Chamber’s Business & Community Expo Oct. 26 is looking for exhibitors. The event this year, which runs from 11 am to 5 pm, will be held at the Charles Mack Citizen Center. The theme is “Around the World.” More info: [email protected] Applications for booths are online at www.mooresvillenc.org
Message from the Chamber Chairman
By Jay Lesemann. From day one, the focus of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce has been to provide value for our members. For some, that value is delivered via our many networking events while others receive value by attending our monthly Focus Friday meetings that address local and state political issues and concerns. Some […]
Get involved in the Chamber
The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, with approximately 1,000 business members, has been serving the Lake Norman region since 1987. Many people join the Chamber to network and build stronger business connections through the mixers, Business After Hours and Before Hours events. The Chamber often hosts networking events with the Charlotte, Mooresville, Lincolnton and Statesville […]
Nominate a business as a Champion of Diversity
On Sept. 21, the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce we will be holding the annual Champions of Diversity luncheon. The chamber is looking for nominations for the following categories: Corporate (20+ employees), Small Business, Non-Profit, and Individuals. Follow this link 2017 Diversity Nomination Formto access the form: https://www.lakenormanchamber.org/images/2017_Diversity_Nomination_Form.pdf?ct=t%28Sep+7%29&mc_cid=2caa832aa7&mc_eid=%5BUNIQID%5D Return it to the Chamber by Sept. 11, for consideration. […]
Three in gun range robbery will go to prison
Sept. 6. Three men who burglarized The Range at Lake Norman have been sentenced to prison. Jill Westmoreland Rose, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, said the business was targeted because a picture on its website showed it did not have bars on its windows. Maceo Royster, 20, Emmanuel Hargrove Guy, 19, and […]
Aquesta acquires insurance agency
Aquesta is buying the assets of Paladin Insurance Group in Murrells Inlet, SC. Aquesta Insurance President Kenneth McGee said Paladin Insurance has a 14-year track record of “focusing on client service and a commitment to their community.” The business is run by Nancy Wilson who will continue to lead her team “while tapping into the expanded resources Aquesta […]
Thirty Years: Top 10 Lake Norman Chamber Accomplishments
By Bill Russell. Recently I was asked by one of our Chamber members what I considered to be the most significant accomplishments since I was hired as its CEO in 1996. While changing the name from the North Mecklenburg Chamber to the Lake Norman Chamber certainly helped brand the association and buying property for an […]
