Business
Renovations up as Baby Boomers depart from grandparents’ choices
By Erica Batten. Renovating before selling is a must for Baby Boomers looking to downsize even if they don’t plan on moving any time soon. Stephanie Gossett, regional vice president of Allen Tate’s Lake Norman region, said Boomers, identified as people born between 1946 and 1964, want the same amenities as those in the market for […]
Job networking event Friday
April 28. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce’s H. O. H. T. (Helping Others Help Themselves) will host a networking event 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 29 at 9820 Northcross Center Cross Drive in Huntersville. More than 30 businesses looking to hire will be represented.
Lake Norman Chamber celebrates Small Business Week
April 26. The Towns of Huntersville, Davidson, and Cornelius have joined with the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce in celebrating the contribution of small business to the Lake Norman regional economy during Small Business Week, May 1-7. Each of the three towns has issued proclamations citing the contributions of the Lake Norman Chamber, Lake Norman […]
Bank growth continues, earnings reports from Aquesta, Uwharrie
April 26. Net income at Aquesta Financial Holdings fell 26 percent during the first quarter of 2016, but the parent company of Aquesta Bank is on a growth streak, having invested in the Charlotte market during the past year. “Expansion costs must be incurred prior to revenue recognition. For example, the bank’s investment in lenders […]
Uwharrie annual meeting May 10
Uwharrie Capital, parent company of Uwharrie Bank and Uwharrie Investment Advisors, will hold its annual meeting Tuesday, May 10, at the Stanly County AgriCivic Center in Albemarle. Dinner and fellowship will begin at 4:30 pm. Shareholders are invited to the business meeting at 6 pm.
Kannapolis a step closer to downtown makeover
April 26. The Kannapolis City Council lat night approved a revitalization project for 50 acres of downtown land and buildings purchased from David Murdock. Construction could be under way in spring of 2017. A master development plan, put together by the non-profit Development Finance Initiative, is expected to be ready in June. A “Demonstration Project” […]
Notaries don’t get famous, but they sign up new accounts
By Erica Batten. In March, the North Carolina Secretary of State and the UNC School of Government released a new edition of the Notary Public Manual. It’s the first update to the guide in 10 years. In the arcane world of notary, it does not get any bigger than this. North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine […]
LKN Chamber Focus Friday
The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce’s May’s Focus Friday topic for May is: “HB2 and the North Carolina Short Session.” It will take place Friday, May 20, 8:30 am to 10 am. The discussion will focus on “The Impact on North Carolina’s Commerce and our Reputation in a Global Economy” as well as other topics […]
Entrepreneural approach puts golf on the upswing
By Dave Yochum. Sharp golf course operators and country club owners are keeping their eye on the ball by paying attention to non-golf activities, sprucing up their banquet facilities and catering to a younger demographic. Ryan Brickley, PGA director of golf at Rocky River Golf Club at Concord, said the municipally owned complex just completed a […]
New PAC Racing Springs plant will employ 15 in Mooresville
April 19. PAC Racing Springs, a division of the Michigan-based Peterson Spring Co., has announced plans to open a new facility in Mooresville that will manufacture suspension springs as well as a new chassis product development center. The facility at 255 Raceway Drive, which opens Aug. 1, will create 15 jobs. The PAC Racing Springs […]
