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Davidson New Corporations
Aug 21. These businesses have registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. 5/16/25 Blue Heron Cleaning Company LLC, Jamie Lynn Gala, 232 Northwest Dr., Davidson 5/16/25 Magic Tree Sanctuary LLC, Julie Sczerbinski, 17932 River Ford Dr., Davidson 5/16/25 Shingledecker Properties LLC, Paul Shingledecker, 15451 Davidson East Dr., Davidson 5/19/25 Pro Worx Contracting, Michael Maldonado, […]
Cornelius New Corporations
Aug. 20. These businesses have registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. 5/16/25 Anish Properties LLC, Mark S. Denny, 17824 Statesville Rd. Ste. 124, Cornelius 5/16/25 C&C Properties of Oak Island LLC, Rick Ruffin, 21235 Catawba Ave., Cornelius 5/16/25 Ekdant Uni333 LLC, Mihirbhai Patel, 19608 Liverpool Pkwy., Cornelius 5/16/25 Ishika Properties LLC, Mark S. […]
Lake Norman Chamber Business Expo returns Tuesday, Oct. 14
Aug 20. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Business Expo on Tuesday, Oct. 14, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Huntersville Recreation Center. Recognized as the largest business networking event in the region, the expo will spotlight more than 120 local businesses and organizations, including retailers, service providers, healthcare […]
NC sees huge drop in manufacturing employment, spike in output
Aug. 15. North Carolina saw a 38.5% decline in its manufacturing employment between 2000 and 2024—the 7th largest drop in the nation, according to a new study from ETQ, a manufacturing analysis firm. The decline translates to a loss of 292,072 jobs during that period. The nation as a whole saw a loss of over […]
Allen Tate rebrands as Howard Hanna Allen Tate Real Estate
Aug. 13. A rebranding and name change announced yesterday aligns Allen Tate with its parent company Howard Hanna Real Estate, the largest independent family-owned real estate company in the country. The new name: Howard Hanna Allen Tate Real Estate. In 2018, Allen Tate and Pittsburgh, Pa.-based Howard Hanna announced a partnership between the companies, both […]
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty hires Chris Krauss
Aug. 13. Premier Sotheby’s International Realty has hired Chris Krauss as Advisor Marketing Specialist to support the brokerage’s offices in Lake Norman and Charlotte. As a member of the regional marketing team, he will work to promote listing campaigns, brand awareness and local market efforts. Krauss has worked in real estate marketing for the […]
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty promotes Jessica Johnson to senior marketing director, North Carolina
July 21. Jessica Johnson has been promoted to Senior Marketing Director at Premier Sotheby’s International Realty North Carolina. She was Regional Marketing Director for the Charlotte and Lake Norman regions. Her new position is a strategic step forward in advancing the brand’s presence across North Carolina. She will guide regional marketing initiatives with a focus […]
Commentary: Is the National Debt Still a Big Worry?
July 15. By Mike Walden. [Commentary] When I recently reviewed my columns of past years, I was surprised I hadn’t written about the national debt in six years. If anything, concerns about the national debt have increased recently. So, it’s time for an update addressing several important questions — how bad is the debt, what […]
More than 750 new finance jobs coming
July 9. More than 750 jobs are coming to Charlotte based on major economic development wins announced yesterday. —Citigroup will create 510 additional jobs in Charlotte. The global financial services company will invest $16.1 million for a major office facility in Mecklenburg County. The average salary will be $131,832, with an annual payroll impact of […]
Unemployment rates increased in 93 NC counties in May
July 7. Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 93 counties in May 2025, decreased in four, and remained unchanged in three. Edgecombe County had the highest unemployment rate at 5.3 percent while Currituck County had the lowest at 2.9 percent, while Mecklenburg was in the middle at 3.7 percent. When compared to the same […]
