Business
Allen Tate rebrands as Howard Hanna Allen Tate Real Estate
Aug. 13. A rebranding and name change announced yesterday aligns Allen Tate with its parent company Howard Hanna Real Estate, the largest independent family-owned real estate company in the country. The new name: Howard Hanna Allen Tate Real Estate. In 2018, Allen Tate and Pittsburgh, Pa.-based Howard Hanna announced a partnership between the companies, both […]
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty hires Chris Krauss
Aug. 13. Premier Sotheby’s International Realty has hired Chris Krauss as Advisor Marketing Specialist to support the brokerage’s offices in Lake Norman and Charlotte. As a member of the regional marketing team, he will work to promote listing campaigns, brand awareness and local market efforts. Krauss has worked in real estate marketing for the […]
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty promotes Jessica Johnson to senior marketing director, North Carolina
July 21. Jessica Johnson has been promoted to Senior Marketing Director at Premier Sotheby’s International Realty North Carolina. She was Regional Marketing Director for the Charlotte and Lake Norman regions. Her new position is a strategic step forward in advancing the brand’s presence across North Carolina. She will guide regional marketing initiatives with a focus […]
Commentary: Is the National Debt Still a Big Worry?
July 15. By Mike Walden. [Commentary] When I recently reviewed my columns of past years, I was surprised I hadn’t written about the national debt in six years. If anything, concerns about the national debt have increased recently. So, it’s time for an update addressing several important questions — how bad is the debt, what […]
More than 750 new finance jobs coming
July 9. More than 750 jobs are coming to Charlotte based on major economic development wins announced yesterday. —Citigroup will create 510 additional jobs in Charlotte. The global financial services company will invest $16.1 million for a major office facility in Mecklenburg County. The average salary will be $131,832, with an annual payroll impact of […]
LKN Chamber leadership applications are open for 2025-26
June 27. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for the 2025 – 2026 session of Leadership Lake Norman. The program, open to anyone wishing to expand their knowledge of the region, helps develop a group of informed, committed, and qualified individuals capable of providing visionary and progressive leadership. The tuition for the […]
Jeff Tarte, long-time public servant, will receive Order of the Long Leaf Pine award
June 24. Gov. Josh Stein will induct former Mayor and NC Sen. Jeff Tarte into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine for a lifelong career in public service. According to The Order of the Long Leaf Pine Society website, the award honors “persons who have made significant contributions to the state and their communities […]
Huntersville New Corporations
June 23. These businesses have registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State. 4/16/25 DJRMD PLLC, David Roberts, 5207 Ingleburn Ln., Huntersville 4/16/25 JG Human Performance Foundation, Anderson Nolen PLLC, 13415 Reese Blvd. W, Huntersville 4/16/25 Medina’s LKN Property LLC, Patricia Lide Naranjo Medina, 13420 Pavilion Estates Dr., Huntersville 4/16/25 Our House Foods LLC, Armin […]
NC contingent attended Paris Air Show
June 20. On the heels of the largest jobs commitment in North Carolina’s history, Gov. Josh Stein, Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina traveled to Paris to advocate for North Carolina with business leaders at the 55th Paris Air Show. “North Carolina is first in flight, and we are […]
