Events
Coach Popp will speak at Mooresville Chamber
Coach Jim Popp, general manager of the Toronto Argonauts football club, will be the keynote speaker at the Mooresville South Iredell Chamber of Commerce annual luncheon Friday, Jan. 25 at The Cove Church. Popp has won five Grey Cups, first with the Baltimore Stallions, then the Montreal Alouettes and with the Toronto Argonauts last year. […]
2019 Economic Outlook Nov. 15 at Newsmakers Breakfast
Charles Dougherty, a top economist with Wells Fargo Securities, will present an Economic Outlook at the Newsmakers Breakfast Nov. 15 at The Peninsula Club. Dougherty is a recognized expert in the commercial real estate, housing and construction sectors of the nationa, regional and macro economy. He regularly writes indicator reports, produces special commentary, and has […]
Chamber Accepting Applications for Leadership Lake Norman
The Lake Norman Chamber’s Leadership Lake Norman program is accepting applications for the 2018-2019 Class through Sept. 10. Taking place over eight months, the classes give participants a chance to tour facilities, participate in informative seminars and learn about the resources in the Lake Norman region. For more information or to register, visit Leadership Lake Norman.
Top Women Champagne Reception is Oct. 17
The 2018 Top Women Champagne Reception will be Oct. 17 at River Run Country Club in Davidson. The event, hosted by Business Today for 14 years, includes a mini-business expo with a grand piano in a reception area outside the ballroom. The event honors women leaders from the worlds of business, community service, education and politics […]
Concord Downtown annual party is Aug. 2
The Concord Downtown Development Corp. will host its annual party at Aug. 2 at the newly renovated Hotel Concord. The CDDC annual party highlights accomplishments, while looking forward to the year ahead. The Hotel Concord is a jewel in the CDDC crown, having worked with both private and public-sector stakeholders during its renovation. In addition to […]
Newsmakers Breakfast July 11 taps into business side of beer
Lake Norman’s economic developer in chief, along with two beer industry leaders, will be the Newsmakers Breakfast speakers July11 at The Peninsula Club. Joining LKN economic developer Ryan McDaniels are Andrew Durstewitz, founder of D9 Brewing Co.and Ray Hutchinson, Head Brewmaster at 11 Lakes Brewing. Both craft breweries are located in Cornelius. Craft breweries are […]
Harassment differs by race, gender
By Kate Stevens. Without many of the same resources to fight sexual harassment in the workplace as large corporations, small-business owners need to be aware of the type of work environment they are creating for their employees and have harassment policies already in place to handle problems if they arise. That’s according to […]
Kilted Buffalo’s “Zero K” race to raise money, not heart rates
Feb. 21 – If you don’t like running but do like beer and philanthropy, the Kilted Buffalo in Birkdale Village has a weekend event just for you. On Saturday, Feb. 24, the Kilted Buffalo will hold its “Zero K” race benefiting The Hope House Foundation. The Hope House, located in Huntersville, provides transitional housing and […]
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College offers business seminars
Feb. 2. Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is offering numerous seminars this spring for local small business-owners through the Small Business Center. Seminars are provided free-of-charge and open to the public. Seminars include topics like “How to Start a Business” and “How to Write a Business Plan. ” More advanced topics including “Make Facebook Advertising Work for […]
Rusty Knox: People friendly with business background
By Kate Stevens. The future of Davidson lies in collaboration and team work with other north Mecklenburg towns and the city of Charlotte, said Mayor Rusty Knox on Dec. 14 just two days after he was sworn in as Davidson’s new leader. “Regionalism is going to be very important for how our area survives and […]
