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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.
It’s he said, she said as I-77 fix appears to be filled with hurdles
Aug. 21. By Dave Vieser and Dave Yochum. The Town Boards in Huntersville and Cornelius have approved resolutions asking the state legislature to exempt proposed changes in the I-77 toll lane project from the DOT’s Strategic Transportation Improvement Process. The STI is used by the state to rank, score and prioritize funding for transportation projects. “STI […]
Luxury real estate, defined
Aug. 21. A standing-room only discussion of Charlotte’s luxury housing market by the top brass at Allen Tate Co. suggests the demand for million-dollar houses will keep growing. More private wealth is hitting the real estate markets with many multimillion-dollar properties being purchased for cash. Here are some takeaways from the presentation at The Peninsula […]
North Harbor Club looking to expand banquet facilities in Davidson
The owner of the North Harbor Club in Davidson, one of a handful of lakefront eateries, is considering an expansion plan which would renovate and enlarge their kitchen and also provide larger banquet facilities in an adjacent building. Entrepreneur Sid Morris, the owner of The Lake Norman Co., said a new North Harbor Club banquet […]
CLT home appreciation about the same as inflation over long-term
By Dave Yochum. David Blitzer, the managing director and chair of the Index Committee at S&P Dow Jones Indices, says the Charlotte housing market will continue to benefit from net in-migration. “You are picking up a fair amount of higher-end employment,” he said in an exclusive interview with Business Today. It likely means slow but […]
Lake Norman Realty nearly doubles size of Statesville office
Lake Norman Realty is nearly doubling the size of its Statesville office, according to Abigail Jennings, president of the 40-year-old agency. The expansion, from 1,300 square feet to 2,200 square feet, includes the addition of a large reception room, associate offices, two conference rooms and a kitchen. “We thank the Statesville community for choosing Lake […]
Meck County revals could be 50-75% higher next year
By Dave Vieser. Tax values for commercial and business property in Mecklenburg County may increase by as much as 75 percent when the new assessments go into effect next year. That’s based on information gleaned to-date by inspectors from the county’s tax assessor’s office. “While we still have more properties to inspect, the median increase […]
Aspire plans $32 million school complex in Huntersville
Aug. 8. Aspire Carolinas Foundation plans to build three schools for children with Asperger’s/autism, learning differences, and those looking for careers as well-qualified tradespeople. The total value of the project on Beatties Ford Road at Hambright will be in excess of $30 million at build-out. “These schools will offer educational options that are sorely needed, […]
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 […]
