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S&D engineer to participate in ‘world champion’ barista event
Feb. 2. Steven Lim, a process engineer at S&D Coffee & Tea in Concord, will compete in the Coffee Fest Atlanta 2015 Latte Art World Championship Open Feb. 6-8 at the Cobb Galleria. The competition will pit 64 baristas from around the world in head to head matches as each tries to produce the best free form latte […]
Women’s Conference at Davidson College Feb. 21
Jan. 30. The Davidson College Women’s Leadership Conference is Saturday, Feb. 21 in the Chambers Building. The one-day conference runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Lilly Family Gallery. The cost is $30 for community members and $15 for students. The conference is open to 60 women from the community and 60 students. This year’s keynote speaker […]
Mooresville Visitors Bureau has a new web site
Jan. 28. The Mooresville Convention & Visitors Bureau has launched a new website with a fresh look and improved navigation. The MCVB site, www.racecityusa.org, serves as the primary online resource for comprehensive tourism-based information about Mooresville, including hotels, restaurants, and things to do. The site also functions as a tool for promoting the Mooresville region […]
Duke to Expand Footprint in Kannapolis, Google included as partner
Jan 27. Officials from the North Carolina Research Campus formally announced today that Duke University is expanding its presence at their site. Duke originally opened an office there in 2008 to manage the MURDOCK STUDY, a program that promises to technologically identify linkages across major diseases and disorders in order to defeat some of today’s leading […]
Drive for Diversity roster announced
Jan. 27. NASCAR officials recently announced the 2015 Drive for Diversity roster. Officials chose from over 100 applicants from 14 different states. The class includes: Devon Amos, Jay Beasley, Colin Cabre, Natalie Decker, Kenzie Ruston and Dylan Smith. Drive for Diversity helps women and multicultural drivers break into the higher levels of motorsports by providing them […]
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College releases strategic plan
Jan. 26. With the assistance of key stakeholders, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College composed a new strategic plan for 2015-2018. Through the plan the Board of Trustees hoped to accomplish the following goals. They hope to prepare students for career opportunities that stimulate sustainable economic and workforce development; foster a culture of learning that inspires academic excellence […]
Cabarrus Chamber annual lunch Feb 13
The Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce annual luncheon is Friday, Feb. 13 at Great Wolf Lodge. The luncheon, which runs from 11:30 am to 1pm, will reflect on accomplishments of the past year and look ahead at the coming three years. The incoming Board Chair is Tammy Whaley, Duke Energy. Tickets available online at www.cabarrus.biz or call 704-782-4000. Members, $35; […]
Speedway recognized for STEM program
Jan. 22. Charlotte Motor Speedway was recognized by the North Carolina Motorsports Association for contributions to the community through its Science, Technology, Engineering and Math-based educational field trip program. Marcus Smith, president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway, accepted the award, presented by NASCAR icon Ray Evernham. “Through the STEM program, Charlotte Motor Speedway […]
Let there be light: New I-77 bridge lighting is on
Jan. 22. The superstructure rising 38 feet above Catawba Avenue was lit up for the first time tonight. It is clearly visible from the exit ramps both northbound and southbound on I-77. The mast and cables, as well as the lighting, are part of $2 million worth of “aesthetic” improvements at the bridge. This portion […]
New websites for Business Today and Cornelius Today enhance reader experiences
By Dave Yochum. Business Today and Cornelius Today launched new websites that will provide an enhanced experience for users across a variety of platforms including tablets, personal computers and cell phones. The websites were designed and built by Stephen Nance, production director of the two publications. “The experience for readers is more consistent across platforms, […]
