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Susan Tillis will run Davidson office for Allen Tate
Jan. 19. Susan Tillis, an accomplished residential real estate executive in her own right and the wife of US Sen. Thom Tillis, will head up Allen Tate’s Davidson office at 103 N. Main Street. In her new role, she will manage branch operations for 13 Allen Tate agents and staff. Davidson is a prized […]
Managing growth in classic small town can be ‘messy’
By Erica Batten. Is Davidson’s small-town charm at risk? Mayor John Woods projected that Davidson’s current population of roughly 12,000 will double in the next four decades, consistent with the rest of Mecklenburg County “Our greatest challenge is managing the effects of change while protecting our small-town character,” Woods said. The consequence of getting it very […]
The cycle of life: Biking helps drive business
By Dave Friedman. Will Washam grew up in Cornelius, graduated from Appalachian State in 2011, and lives in Mooresville. Bob Nibarger is 68 years old. He lives part of the year in Cornelius and a portion in Sarasota, Fla. The desires and priorities of this classic Millennial and Baby Boomer are strikingly similar. Countless Millennials and […]
Volume rises at Allen Tate
Jan. 16. Privately held Allen Tate Co. says closed sales volume rose to $5.45 billion in 2016, compared to $5.16 billion in 2015. Units rose in similar fashion, from 21,565 in 2015 to 22,194 last year. Allen Tate President and CEO Pat Riley said steady growth helps normalize and sustain the market. Low inventory will […]
Economic outlook Q&A with top economist Jan. 19
It looks like another growth year for North Carolina, according to economists. Economist Michael Walden from NC State University, predicts that North Carolina will continue to beat the nation in economic growth, with our state’s gross domestic product rising about 3.5 percent faster than the rate of national growth. Economist Sarah House will go deeper […]
Kiger brings business savvy, not just education, to board
Blake Kiger brings a business perspective, not just an education perspective, to the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners. The newly appointed Harrisburg resident—and former Board of Education member—is the principal at Simon-Meyer Construction Consultants in Charlotte. The company provides third-party construction consultant services to clients in lending, development and property ownership. He said he is […]
John Kepner is LKN ‘Businessperson of the Year’
Jan. 16. John Kepner, president of Raymer Kepner Funeral Home in Huntersville, is the Lake Norman Chamber’s new Business Person of the Year. He will be recognized at the annual dinner Friday. Kepner, who purchased the funeral home in 2011 from Johnny Raymer, is the president of the North Mecklenburg Rotary Club and serves on […]
UNCC receives $7.7M grant for transportation research
Jan. 13. A $7.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation will help fund a novel multi-institution center at UNC Charlotte that will be called the Center for Advanced Multimodal Mobility Solutions and Education (CAMMSE). It will focus on relieving congestion and improving the quality of life for city dwellers around the country. Other […]
Transportation planning pays off for CATS riders, Cabarrus
By Dave Vieser. When you’re stuck in traffic on I-77 or Hwy. 73, the mind turns to why modern roads weren’t built as Lake Norman developed. Lack of funds or lack of planning? Indeed, 25 years ago, private banking advisors were telling high net worth clients growth would flood Charlotte and its environs. A number of […]
Regional transportation efforts stall
Jan. 12. By Dave Vieser. Efforts to formally create a regional transportation alliance among the three North Mecklenburg towns have stalled, highlighting the difficulties the region has had over the years in maintaining effective regional transportation planning. The latest blow came in December when the Huntersville Town Board voted 4-3 against joining the North Meck […]
