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Davidson gives out small business with grants
Dec. 22. The Davidson Board of Commissioners awarded $15,500 in Davidson Main Street business grant to six establishments. The grants for 2022 are to further their strategic goals of historic preservation and economic development. The goals of the program are to provide direct financial benefit to small businesses; retain and create jobs in association with […]
Charlotte Symphony hires general manager
Dec. 21. The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra has appointed Michael Reichman as vice president of artistic operations and general manager, beginning Jan. 9. Reichman joins the Charlotte Symphony from the York Symphony Orchestra where he served as executive director for seven years.
bartaco will take over Nina’s, Corkscrew space in Birkdale
Dec. 21. By TL Bernthal. The bartaco that’s coming to Birkdale Village will go into a prime space created from Nina Boutique’s and Corkscrew Wine Shoppe and Bar’s spaces, according to NAP. Both Nina’s and Corkscrew lost their leases. Nina’s Boutique is expected to move into Antiquity in Cornelius early next year. No plans have been […]
Atrium Health Women’s Care One Health OB/GYN office is moving
Dec. 20. Atrium Health Women’s Care One Health OB/GYN at Mallard Creek is moving to a new office near Prosperity Church Road in the University City area. The new office will be open beginning Jan. 9, and will be in a shared space with Atrium Health Primary Care One Health Family Medicine Prosperity. Atrium Health […]
Pat Riley inducted into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine
Dec. 19. Pat Riley, CEO of Allen Tate Cos., has been inducted into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, one of the highest civilian honors bestowed by the Governor of the State of North Carolina. The honor was presented at the Good Scout Award Luncheon held last week at the Le Meridien Hotel in […]
NC struggles more than most states in hiring, survey finds
Dec. 16. During the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of Americans lost their jobs and experienced financial difficulties due to unemployment. Now, lots of businesses are struggling to hire enough workers, which has sometimes led to delays in services and reduced business hours. The labor force participation rate is still below pre-pandemic levels, and is at one […]
Davidson restaurant team embark on new, joint venture
Dec. 16. Jennifer Brulé, owner/chef of Davidson Ice House, and Robert Maynard, CEO of Won Life Holdings and co-founder and CEO of Famous Toastery, are teaming up on a new venture—exactly what, they’re not saying. Davidson Ice House, the restaurant Brulé opened in 2018 at 416 S. Main St., Davidson, will temporarily close beginning Saturday, […]
Bailey Road start-up has 1,200 retail customers nationwide
ENTREPENEURS | By TL Bernthal Dec. 15. Friends who don’t eat meat miss the camaraderie of a shared meal when pulled pork barbecue is served at a party or celebration. And in the Carolinas, BBQ is served a lot. A solution? Barvecue. Barvecue is a plant-based smokehouse operation in Cornelius that opened a year ago […]
Two additions to Birkdale Village coming in 2023
Dec. 14. By TL Bernthal. A blowout salon and an eatery with upscale street food and a coastal vibe are coming to Birkdale Village next year. Drybar Shops will open its third location in Mecklenburg County and bartaco its third restaurant in the state. Husband-wife duo Matt and Jackie Paynter will open their blowout salon […]
NC ranks high in survey of state’s with best elder-abuse protections
Dec. 14. North Carolina is 2022’s state with the fourth best elder-abuse protections behind Wisconsin, Massachusetts and Ohio. New Jersey, South Carolina, Montana and Utah placed last in the WalletHub survey. With over 10% of Americans over age 60 suffering from elder abuse, and seniors especially vulnerable during this period of high inflation, the personal-finance […]
