small business
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 […]
Long-time Cornelius attorney scores top small business award
June 5. Retired attorney Catherine Bentz received the 2022 Outstanding New Mentor from SCORE Charlottee. The business law and estate planning lawyer practiced in Cornelius for more than 20 years. The award recognizes the volume of mentoring sessions she undertook in 2022, her follow-up rate with clients she mentored and her consistent support in promoting […]
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 […]
John Kepner to chair oldest association of independently owned funeral homes
May 14. John Kepner, CEO of Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home, is the new chairman of the board of Selected Independent Funeral Homes, the world’s oldest association of independently owned funeral homes. Selected membership has been a long-standing tradition in the Kepner family. “It feels good to be selected as Board Chair. It’s been in my family […]
Ada Jenkins Juneteenth event features vendors
May 8. The Ada Jenkins Center will observe Juneteenth with a Black-owned business marketplace on Saturday June 17. Spaces, which must be reserved by May 26, are $20 More info: Josh Kiser at 704-896-0471 x 131 or [email protected]. Interested vendors must bring their own table. The event, which runs 4 pm to 7 pm, includes […]
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 […]
NC cities score high in nationwide entrepreneur ranking
April 24. By Dave Yochum. North Carolina has four cities—Charlotte, Durham, Raleigh and Winston-Salem—on WalletHub’s 20 Best Cities to Start a Business. WalletHub compared the relative startup conditions and opportunities that exist in 100 cities. They used 19 key metrics, ranging from the five-year business-survival rate to labor costs to office-space affordability. Durham ranked 5; […]
Small business loans available from Mecklenburg County
Sept. 16. As small businesses continue to recover post-pandemic, financial support is available from Meck Lending, a loan program offering favorable business loans and free assistance. Key features: —Modifications to loan requirements now position more individuals to be eligible —Up to $75,000 available —Interest only payments for the first 12 months —Interest rate at Prime […]
Small business discussions online Tuesday, Wednesday
Sept. 14. It’s National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners, and there are great seminars online during a Virtual Summit through Wednesday. Tuesday: Better Serving Small Businesses and Underserved Communities —Support Latino Biz: How these Mayors are Leading the Way” (3:40-4:40 p.m. EDT) Participants: Mayor Eric […]
Here’s how to make the complex manageable
Business Advice | By Cheryl Kane Many of us are redefining what kind of new business normal we can achieve as we move forward in COVID times. This can seem daunting but try taking one step at a time. Here are some ways to maintain your resiliency and your optimism, step-by-step. Let your view be […]
