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LKN Chamber honors 2019 Diversity Champs
The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce recognized a local small businesses, a corporation, a nonprofit and a teacher for their efforts to promote diversity and inclusiveness at the Diversity Luncheon held at River Run Country Club in Davidson. The keynote speech was given by Beth Bledsoe, vice president of human resources at MSC Industrial Supply […]
Burke-Samson’s bakery has opened in Davidson
Justin Burke-Samson, the manager of the Davidson Farmers Market, has opened a bakery called Bonjour Y’all next door to the Kindred restaurant where he was previously executive pastry chef. Bonjour Y’all replaces Gateau on Main Bakery and Dessert Bar in 700 square feet downtown. Gateau on Main closed in early August. The menu and environment […]
Duke’s foundation supports NC workforce development
Duke Energy is investing more than $3.6 million to help create a diverse workforce. It has announced grants to support 54 innovative workforce development programs including one in Mecklenburg that exposes disadvantaged students to career opportunities in the energy sector. “Our goal is to build a diverse workforce equipped to help the energy industry transform […]
WamBam Fence, founded in LKN,has huge sales jump
A local company started by a pair of Huntersville entrepreneurs has landed on Inc. Magazine’s list of America’s fastest growing companies. Landing at 1,562 out of 5,000 companies, WamBam Fence was in 2,000 square feet of warehouse space on Bailey Road in Cornelius. The company now has 18 employees and revenue in excess of $7 […]
Allen Tate names new branch leader in Statesville
Wendy Hodel is the new branch leader and broker-in-charge at Allen Tate’s Statesville office in historic downtown. Hodel, who will oversee branch operations and a team of 15, has more than 16 years of experience with Allen Tate in the Mooresville/Lake Norman office. She has earned numerous Allen Tate awards including Rookie of the Year […]
Pharmacy worker guilty of stealing opioids from employer and selling them
A former Concord pharmacy employee had pleaded guilty to eight felony drug charges stemming from a 2018 undercover investigation. A Superior Court judge sentenced Jeanna Sechrest Wilson, 35, to between 70 and 93 months in prison following her plea to the following charges: • Two counts of embezzlement of a controlled substance by an employee • Two counts […]
Apartment construction worth $5 billion statewide
The apartment industry and its residents annually contribute $20.3 billion to Charlotte’s economy, according to a study commissioned by the National Apartment Association (NAA) and National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC). The apartment industry supports 88,132 jobs in Charlotte as well as resident spending in excess of $17.1 billion. New construction contributes $2 billion, and renovation […]
Southern Grace is top visitor attraction
Southern Grace Distilleries was named Visitor Attraction of the Year by the North Carolina Travel Industry Association. Ironically, the co-founder and president, Leanne Powell, passed away in July, The award recognizes a North Carolina visitor attraction that sets the standard for an exceptional visitor experience. Since opening, Southern Grace has actively engaged the Cabarrus County […]
Warrior Dash business failure presents obstacle for Rural Hill
Forbes magazine’s 18th “most promising” company in 2015 has taken a fatal spill, leaving a local non-profit out more than $30,000. Chicago-based Red Frog Events owes Rural Hill Inc., the non-profit entity that operates and works to preserve the historic farm in Huntersville, more than $30,000 from the Warrior Dash that was held there in […]
Charlotte home prices still climbing as much of the country slows down
By Dave Yochum. The rate of home-price increases fell in June to the lowest level in nearly seven years, according to the latest Case-Shiller Home Price Index from S&P Down Jones Indices and CoreLogic. June 2019 saw an annual increase of 3.1 percent for home prices nationwide, falling from the previous month’s 3.3 percent gain. […]
