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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 […]
LKN Chamber leadership applications are open for 2025-26
June 27. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for the 2025 – 2026 session of Leadership Lake Norman. The program, open to anyone wishing to expand their knowledge of the region, helps develop a group of informed, committed, and qualified individuals capable of providing visionary and progressive leadership. The tuition for the […]
NC jobless rate stays at 3.7%
June 24. The state’s seasonally adjusted May 2025 unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, unchanged from April’s revised rate. The national rate was unchanged at 4.2 percent. The state jobless rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point from a year ago. The number of people employed decreased 5,637 over the month to 5,092,894 and decreased 4,394 […]
Jeff Tarte, long-time public servant, will receive Order of the Long Leaf Pine award
June 24. Gov. Josh Stein will induct former Mayor and NC Sen. Jeff Tarte into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine for a lifelong career in public service. According to The Order of the Long Leaf Pine Society website, the award honors “persons who have made significant contributions to the state and their communities […]
Huntersville New Corporations
June 23. These businesses have registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. 4/16/25 DJRMD PLLC, David Roberts, 5207 Ingleburn Ln., Huntersville 4/16/25 JG Human Performance Foundation, Anderson Nolen PLLC, 13415 Reese Blvd. W, Huntersville 4/16/25 Medina’s LKN Property LLC, Patricia Lide Naranjo Medina, 13420 Pavilion Estates Dr., Huntersville 4/16/25 Our House Foods LLC, Armin […]
NC contingent attended Paris Air Show
June 20. On the heels of the largest jobs commitment in North Carolina’s history, Gov. Josh Stein, Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina traveled to Paris to advocate for North Carolina with business leaders at the 55th Paris Air Show. “North Carolina is first in flight, and we are […]
Davidson New Corporations
June 20. These businesses have registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. 4/21/25 Karant Covenant & Vine Inc., John K. Karant, 106 Julia Cir., Davidson 4/21/25 northmeckhandyman llc, Jerry T. Hancock, 400 Avinger Ln. Apt. 124, Davidson 4/21/25 Queen City Fireplace & Outdoor Living Inc. #1, A Tax Office Inc., 1208 Claires Creek Ln., […]
Cornelius New Corporations
June 19. These businesses have registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. 4/17/25 Aligned Biome Wellness LLC, Angela Bollinger, 17823 Delmas Dr., Cornelius4/17/25 BTT Group LLC, Republic Registered Agent LLC, 19503 Waverunner Ln. Apt. 15 #302, Cornelius 4/17/25 Charlotte Auto Rentals LLC, Shadi Alghnam, 18328 Peninsula Club Dr., Cornelius 4/17/25 District 10 LLC, Shaine […]
