Archive for March, 2015
Economist looks for economic development gains
By Dave Yochum. Look for North Carolina’s lower tax rate to provide a bigger boost to economic development in 2016, as the new 5 percent corporate rate takes hold this year. Michael Brown, a Wells Fargo economist based in Charlotte, says “we might start seeing a little more of a boost in a couple of years.” […]
Cornelius resident receives award from NC Open Government Coalition
Kurt Naas, spokesman of the citizens group WidenI77, received the 2015 Citizen’s Award from the N.C. Open Government Coalition at an event in Durham. The N.C. Open Government Coalition works to unite organizations interested in ensuring and enhancing the public’s access to government activity, records and meetings. The laws that require openness in government are called Sunshine Laws; […]
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College has new mobile app
March 16. Rowan-Cabarrus Community College has launched a new mobile application that gives students more control of their education. Students can view their entire course load along with detailed descriptions of each class, check their final grades on-the-go, access Blackboard, and also get personalized notifications regarding any holds on their student account. “In this technology […]
Pat Riley: Building boom means shortage of qualified workers
By Dave Yochum. One of the biggest challenges right now in home construction and remodeling is a shortage of labor, says Pat Riley, chief operating officer of The Allen Tate Co. “It’s so hard to find talent for remodeling needs,” he says. Apparently the boom in residential construction is soaking up workers fast. New home prices […]
Mega-burger combines breakfast, lunch
March 13. This just in from the PR staff at Lowe’s Motor Speedway: Restaurant concession stands will serve a 1,200 calorie mega-burger at an upcoming event. The sandwich—made from slices of French toast—combines a quarter-pound cheeseburger topped with hash browns, more American cheese, bacon, an egg and maple syrup. The PR people at Lowe’s Motor […]
BIG thanks as Big Day at the Lake 11 gets under way
Big Day at the Lake 2015 got under way this past month in fine form with a party for sponsors and a “Beach Bash” for friends at Harvey’s in Cornelius. I’m lucky to be associated with Big Day at the Lake, which puts at-risk youngsters from Big Brothers Big Sisters and their mentors out on […]
City of Kannapolis buying downtown properties from Murdock
March 12. The City of Kannapolis will pay billionaire David H. Murdock $5.55 million for 46 acres of property in downtown Kannapolis. The city says the property and buildings have a tax value of $23 million. The purchase includes eight blocks of buildings located on Oak Avenue, West Avenue, S. Main Street and West First […]
Commissioner Jim Puckett: We must work together on economy
By Dave Vieser. North Mecklenburg County Commissioner Jim Puckett says that the towns in North Mecklenburg and the Golden Crescent must work together in order to “fully demonstrate the economic power that we possess.” Puckett made his comments before a crowd of more than 50 people who braved record cold temperatures to attend the Feb. 19 […]
Lake Norman Realty annual awards
March 11. Cornelius-based Lake Norman Realty recognized associates and employees at its annual awards breakfast at River Run Country Club in February. Several employees were also promoted, including Denise Richards, to Vice President of Relocation and Corporate Services; Ryan Kotis as Assistant Vice President of Commercial and Relocation Services; and Katie Carpenter as Vacation Rental Coordinator. Lake […]
Strokes of genius: SwimMac facility to break ground soon
By Cathryn Piccirillo Sherman. The multi-million dollar SwimMAC complex planned for Langtree at the Lake will be located next to a Double-Tree Hilton brand hotel. “The North Mecklenburg area has a huge need for pool space,” SwimMAC Chief Development Officer, Norris Baker, says. “SwimMAC will be a first-class facility that’s renowned throughout the country.” SwimMAC is […]
