IOMAX USA Inc. to expand aircraft, integration operation in Mooresville

June 18 Gov. Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that IOMAX USA Inc. will expand its aircraft and integration operation in Mooresville. The company plans to create 35 new jobs and invest more than $1.75 million over the next three years.

“This is an important expansion for us as we work to strengthen our role as a leader in the aviation sector,” said Gov. McCrory. “We are also encouraged by the success of IOMAX here in North Carolina and welcome these new, hi-tech jobs to Iredell County.”

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NCRC continues its expansion with DataChambers

June 13 DataChambers is bringing 20 jobs to the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis. The company, which specializes in information technology services, is NCRC’s 18th campus partner. 

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Wideni77.org founder speaks out on toll lane risks

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June 18 Kurt Naas, a member of the Cornelius Transportation Advisory Board and a Concord business owner, says the proposed I-77 public private partnership would require toll revenues and income that have been "historically unattainable." In a post on wideni77.org — an organization which opposes tolling I-77 — he writes that there is considerable risk for taxpayers even if private business appears to foot most of the $500 million-plus bill for widening I-77 between Mooresville and Charlotte. To read his analysis, click here.

S&D Coffee & Tea launch an interactive website

June 11 S&D Coffee & Tea, the nation’s largest custom roaster and blender of iced tea for the foodservice industry, recently launched an interactive website. SDcoffeetea.com includes information about the company’s coffee growing and roasting process. It also reveals how the tea is sourced and blended. Consumers who visit the website will have an opportunity to look at S&D’s facilities and learn in-depth details about site expansions and planned upgrades.

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Cabarrus Jobs Now luncheon Aug. 1 at The Speedway Club

June 18 Cabarrus Jobs Now is gearing up to "support job creation in the coming year as well as gathering resources to back a job creation agenda in the upcoming County Commissioner race in 2014." The PAC, organized by Cabarrus business leaders, will hold an Update Luncheon at noon Aug. 1 at The Speedway Club in Concord. The cost to attend is $18, with payment in cash required at the door. The guest speaker is attorney George Pretty who will discuss economic development issues including insight a comparison of competitive incentives offered by other states and localities. To RSVP: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Angela Standish new Allen Tate sales manager

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June 10 Angela Standish is the new sales manager at Allen Tate's Lake Norman/Davidson branches at 19460 Old Jetton Road in Cornelius and 103 North Main Street in Davidson. Standish is a career professional with more than 15 years of real estate experience, including positions in leadership, new home sales, mixed-use land development, and property management and operations. A graduate of Western Carolina University, she is a member of St. Mark’s Church in Huntersville and a volunteer in the public schools. She and her husband, Tom, reside in Cornelius.

Lake Norman Realty, Denver, names new Broker-in-Charge

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June 17 Gail Huss was recently named Lake Norman Realty’s new Broker-in-Charge of the company’s Denver branch. Huss attained her real estate license in 2004. Prior to her work at Lake Norman Realty, she spent eight years working at Holbrooks Real Estate where she was Broker-in-Charge for four years.

Thom Tillis growing a beard until legislative session concludes

June 10 N.C. Speaker of the House Thom Tillis is putting his money where his face is. The Cornelius resident said he stopped shaving today as a humorous way to “communicate a serious message — it is time to complete the people's business for 2013.”

Known for running efficient legislative sessions in Raleigh in spite of blockbuster issues and contentious debates, Tillis wants this session to get done, complete with an overhaul of the N.C. tax structure.

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