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15th Annual Top Women Awards Honor Leaders
October was a big month: Melinda Gates pledged $1 billion to promote gender equality and eliminate the barriers that women face at work. And Business Today recognized 13 local women who make a difference in business, politics, education and community service. Business Today’s Top Women were selected by their new peers—prior winners from 15 years of recognizing local […]
$150K reno for new food concept in Davidson
By Dave Yochum. The Crazy Pig is not a crazy idea for restaurant entrepreneur Robert McCrary, the man behind The Egg in Davidson and a second location in Birkdale. The new restaurant and tap room will go in the former Fuel Pizza in Davidson. Originally a gas station, the cozy building will need about $150,000 […]
blueharbor 3Q net up 31%
Nov. 4. blueharbor bank has reported net income climbed 31 percent to $868,743 compared to $661,152 reported during the third quarter of 2018. For the nine months ended Sept. 30, the bank is reporting net income rose 14 percent to $2,163,622 compared to $1,887,058 during the first nine months of 2018. Jim Marshall, president and […]
2020 vision: More of the same for resales, luxury
The 2020 outlook for home prices is strong—another way of saying it looks like the seller’s market will continue next year, and first-time buyers will go farther to find affordable properties. “Supply channels show little to no relief in sight,” says Pat Riley, CEO of Allen Tate Realtors. Builders are building new homes at a […]
Chief Dunn: Managing with empathy
By Debbie Griffin. Davidson Police Chief Penny Dunn totes a toolbox full of resources that help lead the force and protect public safety, but she says a culture of caring is probably the most powerful one. Internally and externally, she wants to cultivate open dialogue and good relationships. She does it in small ways such […]
New hotel in Mooresville
Plans for an 82-room, lakefront hotel dubbed Sunset Cove call for a 4,000-square-foot conference center and a restaurant. Groundbreaking is expected early next year. The project could include condominiums in a later phase. It’s on Sunset Cove Lane, just off Alcove Road on the west side of I-77. The developer, Brett Krueger, was part of the development and restoration […]
Microsoft announces 430 new jobs, expansion in Charlotte
Microsoft Corp. will create 430 new jobs in Mecklenburg County with a $23 million expansion in Charlotte. “The opportunity that we have to grow our base and our talent in North Carolina is an exciting one,” said Reggie Isaac, Microsoft Charlotte campus director. “Microsoft is pleased to be empowering customers, partners, and employees in the […]
Atrium planning Cornelius hospital, medical complex
Oct. 21. By Dave Yochum. Atrium Health has filed an initial application with the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation for a Certificate of Need to build a 30-bed acute care hospital in North Mecklenburg. The facility, which will be in Cornelius, would include two operating rooms. Atrium, which has the Augustalee site in […]
Michael Waltrip Raceworld complex under contract to top auto dealer
By Dave Yochum. The owners of Lake Norman Chrysler Jeep Dodge have the old Michael Waltrip Raceworld under contract for an undisclosed amount. LKNCJD owners Robin and Jack Salzman plan a new retail facility that would include a prep shop and 10,000 square feet of space for non-profits and community events. The dealership plans to […]
Aquesta declares 7th consecutive annual dividend
Oct. 18. Aquesta Financial Holdings has declared its seventh consecutive annual cash dividend to shareholders of record as of Nov. 4. The 11 cent dividend is payable on Nov. 18. “We are very pleased that Aquesta continues to show strong earnings and loan growth. In recognition of outstanding results, our Board has authorized the seventh […]
