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Russ Rogerson tapped to oversee Mooresville, Statesville economic development
Aug. 30. The Mooresville South Iredell Economic Development Corporation and Statesville Regional Development are pooling their resources and economic strengths to hire a single director to oversee the county’s economic development efforts. Russ Rogerson was chosen by both boards of directors to be the new executive director effective Oct. 1. A veteran economic developer, Rogerson […]
Leigh Brown honored as real estate innovator
Leigh Brown, CEO of RE/MAX Executive Realty Leigh Brown & Associates, won second place as Inman Most Innovative Agent/Broker at the recent Inman Connect 2016 Conference in San Francisco. Brown was one of 22 individuals to be honored as a mover and shaker in the industry at the real estate technology conference. “I am honored […]
Meet new Cabarrus EDC executive director Thursday
Robert J. Carney Jr., the new executive director of the Cabarrus County Economic Development Corp., will meet Cabarrus County leaders and members of the business community at a social event Thursday, Aug. 18. Carney joined the EDC on Aug. 1, taking over from acting President and CEO Terry Crawford. He had previously served as executive […]
It’s Campbell vs. Bradford in NC District 98 election
Jane Campbell, 51, a retired career Navy officer, is taking on incumbent NC Rep. John Bradford in the District 98 race this fall. Bradford is a Republican and Campbell is officially an independent, although she will have the backing of Democratic party members. RELATED: Jane Campbell Q&A Bradford is a successful entrepreneur, who founded Park […]
Five finalists in running for CPCC president
Aug. 8 Central Piedmont Community College’s Board of Trustees has invited five finalists to interview to replace Dr. Tony Zeiss who announced his plans to retire in February. The finalists will interview with the trustees and meet with faculty and staff during candidate forums Aug. 22-30. The five finalists are: Dr. Michael L. Ash, current president of Southeastern […]
Board of advisors will lend expertise to Aquesta
Aug. 8. Cornelius-based Aquesta Bank has a new advisory board whose goal is to provide expertise in several areas, including strategic planning, technology and cyber security, human resources, and community opportunities and trends. Carol Houle, a partner with EMC Federation, will chair the committee and help direct its activities. “While we’ve had an Advisory Board […]
New agents at Lake Norman Realty
Twelve new agents have joined Lake Norman Realty in the company’s Denver and Mooresville offices. In Denver, new agents include Sarah Harmon, Ann Stutts, Tracy Fritzler, Robin Schulman, Mike Overlin and Margaret McInnis. In Mooresville, the new agents are Jenna Thompson, Charlotte Fink, Tracie Phillips, Megan Lynch, Sandra White, and Jeremy Katz. Lake Norman Realty also has offices […]
Cabarrus recruits Mooresville eco-devo leader
July 7. Robert J. Carney Jr., who has been the executive director of the Mooresville-South Iredell Economic Development Corporation since 2010, takes over as president and CEO of Cabarrus County Economic Development Aug. 1. Carney replaces Patrick Coughlin who headed up both the Cabarrus Chamber and Cabarrus EDC until he was let go in December last […]
Long-time NC senator, Fletcher Hartsell, indicted
June 28. It’s a sad day in Concord. Criminal charges have been filed against NC Sen. Fletcher Hartsell concerning alleged misuse of campaign funds. Hartsell, 69, who opted not to run for reelection, was the subject of a lengthy investigation by the State Board of Elections over campaign finance reports. A year ago, the board […]
Lopez joins accounting firm
Kristy H. Lopez has joined Larry Powers CPA in Mooresville. She is a graduate of the College of Charleston.
