lake norman chamber

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Hiring veterans is topic of Diversity Luncheon Sept. 14 at Northstone

Aug. 23. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce will host a Diversity Luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 14 at Northstone Country Club. The topic: “Military Veterans Re-entering the Workforce.” There are several benefits of hiring veterans, according to Bill Russell, CEO of the chamber. “Veterans are goal-driven and used to developing professional goals for themselves, determining […]

Deborah Young receives the Chamber award from Mayor Woody Washam as, (l-r) Bill Russell, husband Rick, Michael Osborne and Colin Furcht look on

Deborah Young lands small business award from LKN Chamber

June 8. By Dave Vieser. Deborah Young, who has operated a photography studio in Cornelius for more than 30 years, has been named Small Business of the Year in Cornelius. The award, which is given by the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, was presented to the veteran photographer at the Cornelius Town Board meeting this […]

LKN Chamber honors 4 small businesses

May 15. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce recognized several local small businesses during Small Business Week. Recognized by the chamber were: —Deborah Young, owner of Deborah Young Studios in Cornelius, was traveling and will receive her award in June during a meeting of the Cornelius Town Board. —Todd Olson, artistic director of the Davidson […]

Small Business Week includes ‘Event of the Year’ May 3

May 2. Lake Norman’s small businesses are the fuel for our economy, Bill Russell, CEO of the Lake Norman Chamber said at the start of Small Business Week. “Our small businesses here at the lake are the absolute foundation of our regional economy and while we take this week out to recognize small business, every […]

David Keith and Jim Combs announce chamber consolidation

Once divided, now re-united: Chambers of commerce merge

Feb. 8. By TL Bernthal. The Huntersville Connection, formerly known as the Huntersville Chamber of Commerce,  and the Cornelius-based Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce have consolidated. The move was under consideration and negotiation by the two boards  since December 2021. Jim Combs, the 2022 president of the Huntersville group and now a member of the […]

New VP for small business development at LKN Chamber

Laura Rizzetta, the former branch manager of United Community Bank in Cornelius, formerly Aquesta, is the new vice president for Small Business Development & Investor Relations at the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce. She has served for 27 years in retail banking in both North and South Carolina. As a member of the chamber in […]

New leadership class at LKN Chamber

Oct. 20. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce has accepted 20 people in the 25th class of Leadership Lake Norman. Since its inception in 1997, 529 community and business leaders have enrolled in the program. Accepted into Leadership Lake Norman Class XXV are: Sarah Bailey – Arklight Marketing LLC, Holly Bender – BestPrep, Dennis Cowardin […]