Community
Vanderburg-Johnson is new director of Junior Cotillions-Cabarrus County
Community leader and business leader Dakeita Vanderburg-Johnson is the new director of the National League of Junior Cotillions of Cabarrus County. A one-person operation, the cotillion is all about teaching young people etiquette, manners and how to conduct themselves in social and business situations. Classes will be conducted at the Cabarrus Country Club, Vanderburg-Johnson said. […]
Dueling demands pit growth against infrastructure need
By Dave Vieser. When West Catawba Avenue in Cornelius was congested to the point of road rage on a recent Saturday morning, town officials were quick to note that the newly paved turn lane was required before a new Dunkin Donuts could open. The developer paid for the construction, not the town. These projects are commonly […]
Two companies in our own backyard rise on national lists
Park Avenue Properties in Cornelius is No. 2614 on Inc. magazine’s 34th annual 5,000 fastest growing companies list. This is the second year Park Avenue Properties has ranked on the list, which ranks the fastest-growing private companies in America. In 2014, the company ranked No. 1352 Park Avenue Company CEO, NC Rep. John R. Bradford […]
Donna Carpenter lands tourism leadership award
Sept. 18. Donna Carpenter, CEO of the Cabarrus County Convention and Visitors Bureau, has received the Southeast Tourism Society Beacon Award. Under Carpenter’s leadership since 2009, the Cabarrus County CVB has achieved accreditation from Destination Marketing Association International, moved the Visitor Center to a new location and implemented the “Destination 2020” vision plan, a roadmap to […]
Baby Boomers provide a boost to home sales
Baby Boomers, who are accustomed to the world around them changing to meet the size of their demographic as well as their tastes, are changing the products homebuilders are building. Wells Fargo economist Mark Vitner says Charlotte has seen a huge influx of young people and Baby Boomers. “Charlotte was not thought of 10-15 years […]
Southwire culture hard-wired around sustainability, giving back
Sept. 16. Georgia-based Southwire Co., the new owner of the $90-million ABB cable plant in Huntersville, could bring on two dozen additional employees during the next couple of years. The three-year-old plant, known for its 450 tower on the south side of downtown Huntersville, was purchased by Southwire in July. The privately held company is known […]
Truliant expands into Lake Norman; a Cornelius branch is coming soon
By Katie Piccirillo Sherman. The new 3,875 square foot Truliant branch in Huntersville is part of a 10-branch expansion that will bring 120 jobs to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area and cost the Winston-Salem based credit union $11 million. “When the recession hit, a couple of credit unions exited the area,” Truliant Federal CEO Marc Schaefer explained. “In […]
Twin Z got prime-time lift with $75K on ‘Shark Tank’
A company with national publicity has moved to Mooresville from Massachusetts, opening a shipping and fulfillment warehouse on Backstretch Lane. Twin Z Pillow Co. has opened with three employees in 3,192 square feet of space. No incentives were given, according to Jessica Stewart at Mooresville/South Iredell Economic Development. On an episode of ABC’s “Shark Tank,” […]
Guest Opinion: Thickening the silver lining
Guest Opinion. Lately we’ve heard some local officials say the I-77 toll issue is dividing our community. I couldn’t disagree more. One of the most positive things to come out of this controversy is how our community came together in opposition of this ill-conceived project. Over 7,000 people “like” Widen I-77’s facebook page, more than […]
Sen. Tillis meets with tourism officials
Local and regional tourism executives met with U.S. Sen.Thom Tillis at a round-table discussion at the Mint Museum in Charlotte. Picture are (from L-R): Tom Murray, CEO of CRVA; Wit Tuttell, Executive Director of Visit NC; Tim Hagler, VP of Community Relations for Charlotte Motor Speedway; Lynn Minges, CEO of NC Restaurant & Lodging Association; […]
