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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 […]

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.

Democratic candidates’ forum May 6

The Democrats of North Mecklenburg and the Mecklenburg County Democratic Party will host a forum with 12th Congressional District Democratic candidates 7-8:30 p.m. May 6 at Cornelius Town Hall. This is an opportunity to meet and ask questions of the candidates who seek to represent North Mecklenburg County in the newly-drawn 12th Congressional District prior […]

Free OT presentation at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences

April 21. Occupational therapy assistant students at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences will present information and pamphlets on the profession at a free presentation April 28. Topics include using adaptive equipment, reducing fall risk, strengthening your hands, technology in OT, and health and wellness promotion. Presenters will answer questions and engage the audience in discussion about the […]

Luncheon kicks off Small Business Week

April 19. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce will host a small businesses luncheon at The Peninsula Club during Small Business Week. The “Lunch and Launch” will feature keynote speaker Greg Wessling, retired senior vice president of store operations for Lowe’s Companies, Inc. In his presentation, “From Lumber Yard to National Powerhouse: Lowe’s Secrets to Success,” […]

Denise Ryan's "Motivation by Chocolate" seminars teach nine key motivational concepts.

Businesswomen’s conference coming to Cabarrus

April 15. The Cabarrus Chamber of Commerce presents the 2nd Annual Women in Business Conference on April 29. Keynote speakers are Denise Ryan of Motivation by Chocolate and Jennifer Parsley of AIM Tours and the Concord City Council. The will also include a panel discussion with Angie Brown of Great Wolf Lodge, Louise Mack of Prosperity […]

LKN Chamber program looks at cancer cluster in Huntersville

April 14. Lake Norman Chamber President Bill Russell acknowledged this month at a Huntersville Town Board Meeting that the concerns regarding ocular melanoma cases linked to the Hopewell High School area have now impacted his life and that of the chamber of commerce. Russell said close friends have lost family members related to the rare eye […]

Town hall meetings focus on HB2

April 14. The first of a series of town hall meetings across the state focused on the repeal of House Bill 2 will be held at 7 p.m. today at Le Meridien in Charlotte. Led by advocacy group TurnOUT! North Carolina, the meeting will include speakers Mayor Jennifer Roberts, Council Member Al Austin, Human Rights Campaign […]

Top economist: ‘Charlotte’s evolution, there’s no going back’

April 12. Net migration into Charlotte has fueled population gains and supported growth in employment and commercial real estate, according to John Silvia, one of the top economists in the U.S. The Wells Fargo economist says, however, that employment growth here has moderated recently. Silvia will discuss the evolution of the Charlotte “employment situation,” net migration, […]

Health summit May 19

A Health Care Summit will be held May 19 at Williamson’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Mooresville. The summit, in conjunction with the Statesville, Mooresville, and Lake Norman chambers of commerce, is free and open to the public. A discussion will include representatives from Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center, Iredell Health System, Carolinas Healthcare System, Piedmont Healthcare, Lake […]