Archive for January, 2015
Cabarrus Chamber annual lunch Feb 13
The Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce annual luncheon is Friday, Feb. 13 at Great Wolf Lodge. The luncheon, which runs from 11:30 am to 1pm, will reflect on accomplishments of the past year and look ahead at the coming three years. The incoming Board Chair is Tammy Whaley, Duke Energy. Tickets available online at www.cabarrus.biz or call 704-782-4000. Members, $35; […]
Aquesta fourth-quarter, full-year earnings rise
Jan. 23. Aquesta is reporting fourth-quarter unaudited net income rose 3.6 percent to $374,000 (15 cents per share) vs, net income of $361,000 (14 cents per share) for the fourth quarter of 2013. Unaudited net income for 2014 was $1.71 million (67 cents per share) vs. $1.47 million in 2013. The Cornelius-based financial company increased […]
Speedway recognized for STEM program
Jan. 22. Charlotte Motor Speedway was recognized by the North Carolina Motorsports Association for contributions to the community through its Science, Technology, Engineering and Math-based educational field trip program. Marcus Smith, president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway, accepted the award, presented by NASCAR icon Ray Evernham. “Through the STEM program, Charlotte Motor Speedway […]
Let there be light: New I-77 bridge lighting is on
Jan. 22. The superstructure rising 38 feet above Catawba Avenue was lit up for the first time tonight. It is clearly visible from the exit ramps both northbound and southbound on I-77. The mast and cables, as well as the lighting, are part of $2 million worth of “aesthetic” improvements at the bridge. This portion […]
New websites for Business Today and Cornelius Today enhance reader experiences
By Dave Yochum. Business Today and Cornelius Today launched new websites that will provide an enhanced experience for users across a variety of platforms including tablets, personal computers and cell phones. The websites were designed and built by Stephen Nance, production director of the two publications. “The experience for readers is more consistent across platforms, […]
Hire education: Community colleges form ‘global commerce’ partnership
The presidents of the 10 community colleges in the Charlotte region have reached an agreement to form a new partnership aimed at making the region a hub of global commerce. Called the Regional Collaborative for a Global Economy, the partnership members will seek to lead the region in its economic vision to make Charlotte a […]
Tillis speaks at LKN Chamber gala Chamber honors businesses, individuals
Declaring that his first priority in Washington, D.C., is to fix the Veterans Administration hospital system, U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis told more than 200 Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce members and local elected officials that he woulds stay the same guy so many people here have known over the years. The new U.S. Senator, who […]
Anti-toll group hires attorney, will seek injunction to fight ‘Lexus Lanes’
By Dave Yochum The Widen I-77 anti- group is apparently ready to throw a serious legal road block in front of NCDOT plans to use toll lanes to widen I-77 between Charlotte and Lake Norman. At a news conference tomorrow, Widen I-77 will announce the name of the law firm that will file a preliminary injunction to […]
I-77 bridge may reopen this afternoon
Jan. 10 The mast-and-cable superstructure is up on the bridge over I-77. Workers were on site all night and by 7 a.m they were tightening and adjusting the stainless steel cables, just like the rigging on a big sailboat. Workers said they expect to finish this afternoon, well ahead of schedule. The NC DOT said […]
New Corporations: January 2015
NEW CORPORATIONS These businesses have registered with the N.C. Secretary of State. Cabarrus County 11/26/14 Crystal Coast Bikes LLC, David M. Statum, 308 E. 19th St., Kannapolis 11/26/14 Justice Legal Support Services LLC, Kimberly Ann Lindsey, 1043 Stirrup Pl. NW, Concord 12/1/14 Helios Noth Carolina LLC, David Timberlake, 181 Church St. NE, Concord 12/2/14 Nubody […]
