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Get involved in the Chamber
The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, with approximately 1,000 business members, has been serving the Lake Norman region since 1987. Many people join the Chamber to network and build stronger business connections through the mixers, Business After Hours and Before Hours events. The Chamber often hosts networking events with the Charlotte, Mooresville, Lincolnton and Statesville […]
Nominate a business as a Champion of Diversity
On Sept. 21, the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce we will be holding the annual Champions of Diversity luncheon. The chamber is looking for nominations for the following categories: Corporate (20+ employees), Small Business, Non-Profit, and Individuals. Follow this link 2017 Diversity Nomination Formto access the form: https://www.lakenormanchamber.org/images/2017_Diversity_Nomination_Form.pdf?ct=t%28Sep+7%29&mc_cid=2caa832aa7&mc_eid=%5BUNIQID%5D Return it to the Chamber by Sept. 11, for consideration. […]
Three in gun range robbery will go to prison
Sept. 6. Three men who burglarized The Range at Lake Norman have been sentenced to prison. Jill Westmoreland Rose, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, said the business was targeted because a picture on its website showed it did not have bars on its windows. Maceo Royster, 20, Emmanuel Hargrove Guy, 19, and […]
Aquesta acquires insurance agency
Aquesta is buying the assets of Paladin Insurance Group in Murrells Inlet, SC. Aquesta Insurance President Kenneth McGee said Paladin Insurance has a 14-year track record of “focusing on client service and a commitment to their community.” The business is run by Nancy Wilson who will continue to lead her team “while tapping into the expanded resources Aquesta […]
Thirty Years: Top 10 Lake Norman Chamber Accomplishments
By Bill Russell. Recently I was asked by one of our Chamber members what I considered to be the most significant accomplishments since I was hired as its CEO in 1996. While changing the name from the North Mecklenburg Chamber to the Lake Norman Chamber certainly helped brand the association and buying property for an […]
The Lake Norman Chamber: On a mission since day one
In August of 1987, businessman John Cherry gathered approximately 50 people together at the old Home Federal Bank building at Exit 28 in Cornelius to discuss the formation of a North Mecklenburg Chamber of Commerce. The 20 to 25 businesses represented elected John president and created a board with 12 members. The initial 12 were […]
Top Women In Business 2017
Nominations for Business Today’s 13th Annual Top Women leadership awards closed Thursday, August 31. The prestigious awards honor the Golden Crescent’s most dynamic women in business, community service, education and politics. To be eligible for this awards program, women leaders are based in Cabarrus County or Lake Norman—a business region we started calling the “Golden […]
If your abode truly is a castle, it takes time to sell
Patience is a virtue when it comes to multimillion-dollar properties. The average DOM for $2 million-plus properties in Cornelius is 147, down 11 percent from same time last year. Nevertheless, Cornelius has a 9-month supply of inventory priced at more than $2 million, but that’s down 53 percent from this time last year. Spoken in […]
We can dream, but it’s time to act
OPINION. By Dave Yochum. Seeing the devastation in South Texas reminds me that we’re all people regardless of race, color or creed. Eight feet of water in your house will have you in over your head no matter who you are. In a disaster, there’s no doubt we’re all created equal. If only we were able […]
Meetings and conferences on the rise
By Katie Piccirillo Sherman. Whether it’s the decline in gas prices or the spike in air fare, local meetings and conferences are becoming the go-to venue, according to Meeting Planner International (MPI) and the Professional Conference Management Association (PCMA). Planners expect to organize 28 percent more meetings in 2017 with only 2 percent expecting to plan […]
