Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce

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Local businesses recognized by Lake Norman Chamber

May 28. Local business and community leaders gathered at the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce to celebrate Small Business Week and to recognize local small businesses. Recognized were Liz and Mike Marlow from AlphaGraphics in Cornelius, Zach Weir and Levi Bretz representing Jeff Weir for Freedom Boat Club in Davidson; Angela Fluck representing Sue and […]

Mike Cook from Cavin Cook Funeral Home and Crematory receives the Robert T. Cashion Business Person of the Year from Bobby Cashion. Also pictured is Cook’s longtime friend Randy Marion and 2024 Board Chair Jeff Tarte. Photo by John McHugh / Ocaid Photography

Lake Norman Chamber honors business leaders at annual meeting

March 3. Several local business leaders were honored at the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce gala and annual meeting at The Peninsula Club recently as Brian Sisson with The Range of Lake Norman was installed as Chairman of the Board. In addition: —Mike Cook from Cavin Cook Funeral Home and Crematory, was named the Robert […]

Chamber will hold AI Summit March 5

Feb. 12. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce will hold an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit on Wednesday, March 5 at The Cain Center for the Arts.  Speakers include Richard Boyd, former Director of Virtual World Labs at Lockheed Martin and founder of ULTISM; Chris Carter with Adobe Solutions Leader; Nils Tracy, founder and CEO of […]

Brian Sisson new chair of LKN Chamber of Commerce

Jan. 9. By Dave Vieser. Brian Sisson, owner of the Range at Lake Norman in Cornelius, is the new chair of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce. “The chamber will focus on two key elements this upcoming year: Maximizing the value of membership and embracing the power of technology to drive growth,” Sisson said. He […]

LKN Chamber Foundation fundraiser benefits 2 non-profit pre-schools

Jan. 2. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Chamber of Commerce, contributed $31,072.64 to two local Lake Norman non-profit organizations providing pre- and after-school programming: Cornelius Early Scholars and the Lake Norman YMCA. The funds were raised through the foundation’s Thanksgiving breakfast. Each organization received $15,536.32.  

Michael Connor receives the Chamber’s Individual Diversity Award. From Left to Rights Davidson Commissioner Tracy Mattison Brandon, Lauren Ewald, Michael Connor, Abigail Jennings, Joni Davis, Bill Russell | Photo: John McHugh.

Diversity recognized at LKN Chamber event

Oct. 2. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce recognized “Champions of Diversity” at a luncheon held at Northstone Country Club last week. Selected as the Individual Diversity Champion was Cornelius resident Michael D. Connor, a retired professor of theater arts and actor. Also receiving awards were Cook Community Clinic in Huntersville; Cherese Spand, a financial […]

Retired diversity officer at Duke Energy will speak at LKN Chamber luncheon

Sept. 24. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce will host its Diversity Luncheon Thursday, featuring Joni Davis, the former chief diversity and inclusion officer at Duke Energy. Background As chief diversity officer, she was responsible for developing and executing strategies to build on a strong culture of diversity, equity and inclusion to strengthen the company’s […]

LKN Chamber Expo with more than 100 exhibitors

LKN Chamber Business Expo in October

July 11. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce is bringing the Business Expo back to the Huntersville Recreation Center on Verhoeff Drive Oct. 8. Lake Norman’s largest business trade show—it’s the chamber’s signature event since 2001—will feature more than 100 vendor booths. The trade show showcases a wide variety of small businesses in such industries […]

Leadership Lake Norman is accepting applications

July 1. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for the 2024 – 2025 session of Leadership Lake Norman. In addition to Chamber members, the program is also open to non-members wishing to expand their knowledge of the region. Leadership Lake Norman, in its 28th year, helps develop informed, committed, and qualified individuals […]

2024 Leadership Lake Norman graduates

2024 Leadership Lake Norman class graduates

May 31. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce 2023-24 Leadership Lake Norman class graduated after an exploration of the Lake Norman region, encompassing historical landmarks, manufacturing and educational institutions as well as town governments, economic development, first responders and even a visit to the water treatment plant. Graduates of this year’s program included: Andy Yates […]