Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce

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Business leaders will be recognized at LKN Chamber gala March 21

March 18. At the Annual Meeting this Thursday of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce a number of individuals will be recognized for their contributions to the business community: —Business Person of the Year: Olee Joel Olsen Jr., O2 Group Ventures —Entrepreneur of the Year: Justin A. Ckezepis, WSIC —Citizenship & Service Award: Robin Smith […]

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Leading educator will speak at chamber luncheon Feb. 15

Jan. 26. Christopher R. Marsicano, the Assistant Professor of Educational Studies and Public Policy and Founding Director of the College Crisis Initiative at Davidson College, will speak at the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce Annual Education Luncheon Thursday, Feb. 15, at NorthStone Country Club. Marsicano’s presentation will focus on the “Politics of Education” and how […]

23 graduate from Leadership Lake Norman

May 17. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce has announced the graduation of 23 local business leaders in the 26th class of Leadership Lake Norman. The program, sponsored by Novant Health – Huntersville Medical Center, seeks to develop informed, committed, and qualified individuals capable of providing leadership for the Lake Norman region. Graduates Jared Wiles […]

Mecklenburg County Commissioner Pat Cotham addresses a LKN Chamber candidate training class

Are you interested in running for public office?

April 19. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce will hold a candidate training program for people interested in future elected office. The Lake Norman Academy of Political Leadership is an introduction to campaigning for local, county and state office. The program, which costs $120 to attend, will be held April 29, May 6 and May […]

LKN Chamber recognizes leaders at annual awards banquet

March 20. More than 100 business and political leaders from North Mecklenburg turned out for the 35th Annual Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce Awards & Installation Banquet at The Peninsula Club. Douglas Marion officially took over the volunteer reins from Immediate Past Chair (2022) David Keith. Former NC Sen. Jeff Tarte—he is also the former […]

LKN Chamber announces community award winners

July 22. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce recognized two Lake Norman community leaders at the annual meeting held at NorthStone Country Club in Huntersville. Tonya Rivens received the top community service award while Wes Choplin received the citizenship award. Rivens, who is heard on Streetz 103.3/100.5 FM, led efforts to raise $20,000 which was […]

All fun, no run

June 24. The Lake Norman Chamber “Zero-K” is estimated to have brought in well over $10,000 yesterday to help support small business programming as well as the Education Luncheon in November recognizing the Educators of the Year and the 2021 Women’s Conference planned for August. More than 100 people participated in the Zero-K which had […]

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Tricia Sisson will chair LKN Chamber this year

A name from Cornelius business and local GOP politics will be front and center at the  Lake NormanChamber of Commerce in 2019. Tricia Sisson, who ran for Cornelius Town Board in 2017, will officially take over the chamber’s volunteer reins on Friday. The chamber has close to 900 members, about the same as 2017. “Our […]

TV newsman Paul Cameron keynotes LKN Chamber gala

Paul Cameron, who recently retired from WBTV after a 37-year career, will be the keynote speaker at the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce annual gala at The Peninsula Club Jan. 18. Entrepreneurship will continue to be a focus for the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce in 2019 as the Chamber works with SCORE and Central […]

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Was possibility of cancelling I-77 contract falsely reassuring?

Feb. 15. By Dave Yochum. ANALYSIS. The second meeting of the I-77 Advisory Group got under way with former Chamber Chair Mike Russell announcing that there were emergency exits on either side of a packed meeting room. “Just don’t take 77,” Chamber CEO Bill Russell interjected. It was a touch of dark humor at the […]