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New business development director at NCRC
June 14. Chris Ervin is the new director of business development at the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis. He will work to bring research to market, invite new business to the NCRC and promote economic development. On the job since May 17, Ervin is meeting with campus leaders to identify the technologies best suited […]
National honor bestowed on Cabarrus College faculty
June 7. Michelle Gay, program director for surgical technology at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences, was awarded the highest honor of Fellow at the June 2 Association of Surgical Technologists’ national conference in San Diego. The Fellow of the Association of Surgical Technologists (FAST) designation recognizes individuals who have upheld the highest professional, ethical […]
Financial advisors recognized by Barron’s
Andrew Smith and Jeffrey A. Carbone of Huntersville-based Cornerstone Wealth were recently named among the Top 1,200 Financial Advisors in America by Barron’s, a leading financial magazine. Smith was recognized as No. 26 in North Carolina and Carbone, No. 16. Both are affiliated with LPL Financial, an independent broker/dealer. According to Barron’s, the rankings are […]
Sipe joins Crites Properties
April 27. Real estate professional Jan Sipe, GRI and buyer’s agent, has joined Crites Properties, LLC, a private brokerage specializing in the greater Charlotte area. A North Carolina native and Mooresville resident, Sipe has become one of the most knowledgeable agents in the Lake Norman area. She has personally handled transactions in some of the area’s […]
Aquesta Bank hires a Charlotte City Executive
April 23. Jon McConnell has joined Aquesta Bank as the new city executive and will help develop and grow the bank’s commercial relationships in the Charlotte area. McConnell will be responsible for aggressively marketing and promoting Aquesta in the Charlotte market to help foster significant loan and deposit growth. He will be originating commercial loans as […]
Cabarrus Planning and Development employees recognized
April 22. Two employees of Cabarrus County’s Planning and Development department received statewide recognition as leaders in their respective fields. The North Carolina Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts named Daniel McClellan its Outstanding Technical District Employee of the Year. The NC Ellis Cannady Chapter of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors recognized Michael Caudle […]
Former Chamber CEO now executive pastor at large church in Concord
April 19. By Dave Yochum. A top figure in economic development and chamber leadership in North Carolina and Florida is taking a job as executive pastor at Connect Christian Church in Concord. John Cox is the former CEO of the Cabarrus Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce in Florida. He was […]
New president at Aquesta Insurance
Kenneth McGee has been named president of Aquesta Insurance Services, a subsidiary of Aquesta Financial Holdings in Cornelius. He officially takes over the reins of the insurance agency April 18, from Denis Bilodeau, who has retired. McGee ran a large division of an independent insurance agency in New Hampshire. Aquesta Insurance Services has locations in Cornelius, Huntersville, Mooresville, […]
New town manager in Harrisburg
Bobby Williams is the new town manager in Harrisburg. He has more than 10 years of local government experience with the Town of Huntersville and been involved at every level of that organization during his tenure. His experience covers public information, civic engagement, community and legislative affairs, HR/risk management, economic development, emergency preparedness, transportation and strategic planning. He […]
New mortgage leader
Dean Stein has joined Fairway Independent Mortgage in Cornelius leading the Reverse Mortgage Division.
