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The Lake Norman Chamber: On a mission since day one
In August of 1987, businessman John Cherry gathered approximately 50 people together at the old Home Federal Bank building at Exit 28 in Cornelius to discuss the formation of a North Mecklenburg Chamber of Commerce. The 20 to 25 businesses represented elected John president and created a board with 12 members. The initial 12 were […]
Top Women In Business 2017
Nominations for Business Today’s 13th Annual Top Women leadership awards closed Thursday, August 31. The prestigious awards honor the Golden Crescent’s most dynamic women in business, community service, education and politics. To be eligible for this awards program, women leaders are based in Cabarrus County or Lake Norman—a business region we started calling the “Golden […]
If your abode truly is a castle, it takes time to sell
Patience is a virtue when it comes to multimillion-dollar properties. The average DOM for $2 million-plus properties in Cornelius is 147, down 11 percent from same time last year. Nevertheless, Cornelius has a 9-month supply of inventory priced at more than $2 million, but that’s down 53 percent from this time last year. Spoken in […]
We can dream, but it’s time to act
OPINION. By Dave Yochum. Seeing the devastation in South Texas reminds me that we’re all people regardless of race, color or creed. Eight feet of water in your house will have you in over your head no matter who you are. In a disaster, there’s no doubt we’re all created equal. If only we were able […]
Meetings and conferences on the rise
By Katie Piccirillo Sherman. Whether it’s the decline in gas prices or the spike in air fare, local meetings and conferences are becoming the go-to venue, according to Meeting Planner International (MPI) and the Professional Conference Management Association (PCMA). Planners expect to organize 28 percent more meetings in 2017 with only 2 percent expecting to plan […]
Social media confronts mainstream leaders
By Kate Stevens. With local election primaries only two months away, online groups promoting political activism and levying criticism on Davidson, Cornelius and Mooresville leaders have never been more popular. But whether these online forums, convenient places to complain, cajole and promote change, can affect the region’s economic development process is still largely unknown, several […]
Town-center style project straddles Cabarrus/Mecklenburg county line
By Kate Stevens. A new 180-acre mixed-use development featuring residential units, retail, office and medical space along with entertainment options in a village center-style layout is coming to Cabarrus County. It will take seven to 10 years to build out. The Farmington development, by Charlotte-based MPV Properties, will split the Cabarrus and Mecklenburg County […]
Nominations for 13th Annual Top Women now open
Nominations for Business Today’s 13th Annual Top Women leadership awards are officially open. The prestigious awards honor the Golden Crescent’s most dynamic women in business, community service, education and politics. To be eligible for this awards program, women leaders should be based in Cabarrus County, Lake Norman or University City—a business region we started calling […]
Local tax rate just part of the eco-devo sales pitch
By Dave Vieser. With local tax rates set for the new fiscal year, will the lowest municipal rate help recruit the most new businesses? Not necessarily, say local economic development officials. “Municipal tax rates are, for sure, one of the factors in determining the cost of operations for businesses” said Russ Rogerson, executive director […]
Charlotte Observer pulling plug on Lake Norman Magazine
Aug. 4. By Dave Vieser. It looks like one of the mainstays of Lake Norman publishing has been scuttled. Lake Norman Magazine will cease publication before the end of the year, according to advertisers. SouthPark Magazine, which is owned by the Observer, will increase its presence in Lake Norman, advertisers said. The slick monthly was […]
