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Apple announcement highlights NC business climate
April 27. By Dave Yochum. With Apple announcing a $1 billion investment in North Carolina that includes a new campus and engineering hub in the Research Triangle, it’s no wonder that three of the Top 10 US cities in which to start a business are located in North Carolina. WalletHub used 21 key metrics, ranging […]
United Bank 1Q earnings more than doubled
April 26. United Bankshares reported record earnings for the first quarter of 2021 of $106.9 million, more than double earnings during the first quarter of 2020. Record earnings were primarily due to higher income from mortgage banking activities, the impact of the Carolina Financial acquisition and a lower provision for credit losses primarily due to […]
New interim town manager in Harrisburg
April 26. Lee Connor will be the interim town manager in Harrisburg upon the departure of Town Manager Haynes Brigman effective June 1. Connor, is the assistant town manager and has previously served as the interim town manager having joined town staff in 2010 as finance director. Meanwhile, Mooresville resident Rob Donham is the new […]
Kindreds planning third eatery
April 22. Davidson restaurateurs Katy and Joe Kindred have announced they will open another restaurant called “milkbread” on Jetton Street in Davidson. A press release April 21 said they plan to feature milk bread donuts, crispy chicken, vegetable-focused bowls and salads, with order-at-the counter service, all within a “clean, minimalist design.” As to when, you’ll […]
Invitae will invest $114.6 in new plant
April 20. Invitae Corp. will build a major testing and laboratory facility in Wake County, creating 374 jobs and investing $114.6 million in Morrisville over the next decade. The San Francisco-based medical genetics company is expected to initially ramp up capacity to volume levels similar to Invitae’s flagship facility, with additional growth projected in future […]
blueharbor net rose 66% in first quarter
April 20. Mooresville-based blueharbor bank net income rose 66 percent to $1,157,275 during the first quarter of 2021. Total assets rose 13 percent to $367 at March 31, 2021. Gross loans increased $300,000 to $238.6 million at March 31. To read blueharbor’s earnings report in its entirety, click here.
Survey: Best small cities to start a business
April 20. Cornelius, Huntersville and Concord did relatively well in a new list of 1,337 best small towns to start a business in the United States—ranking in the top 20 percent—but Mooresville scored awesomely well. Race City USA was No. 78 on the WalletHub list, putting it ahead of 1,259 small towns ranging from Alhambra, […]
Gasoline spill: Estimated size keeps growing
April 19. The size of the Colonial Pipeline gasoline spill in the Oehler Nature Preserve in Huntersville may be larger than anyone thought. “The reported volume is going to increase again,” according to an internal memo from Huntersville. Colonial says they have recovered about 1.03 million of the 1.2 million gallons of gasoline estimated to […]
Charlotte-based juice company expanding in Lake Norman
April 16. Charlotte-based Green Brothers Juice Co. will open a fourth location in Birkdale Village. The goal is to grow Charlotte locations with franchising a possibility in the future. “We’re confident now is the right time to introduce our delicious selection of juices, smoothies and bowls to the Huntersville community,” said Josh Norris, co-founder of […]
LKN Chamber Focus Friday features Dr. Cohen
April 15. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce will hold a “Focus Friday” via Zoom 8:30 am to 10 am April 16 with Dr. Mandy Cohen, secretary of the NC Dept. of Health and Human Services. She will discuss the NC vaccination schedule and logistics regarding COVID-19 and anticipated impacts on business and commerce. Email […]
