Tuesday, May 21, 2013
HUNTERSVILLE – John and James Kepner bought Raymer Funeral Home in June 2011 with the objective of providing the same quality of service the Kepner family has given people in Wheeling, W. Va., for more than 165 years. The family aspect of what is now Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home, located at 16901… read more about Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home ‘a family tradition’
BOX: Want to go? Calibration Solutions is located at 18330 Old Statesville Road, Cornelius. Call them at 704-987-4300. CORNELIUS – More than 5,000 years ago in Egypt, the Royal Cubit was the primary unit of measurement. Carved from a block of granite, it was equal to the length of the… read more about Calibration makes sure tools are just right
Boat club wins national award, hires dockmaster CORNELIUS - Carefree Boat Club of Lake Norman received the 2012 Membership Excellence Award at the recent national conference of Carefree Boat Club owners. The local club, located at Morningstar Kings Point Marina in Cornelius, won the award… read more about Herald Weekly business briefs for May 16
CORNELIUS – If you own a small business, then next week is your time to be honored. It's also a time to listen, learn and network. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce will host a week-long series of seminars and networking events celebrating Small Business Week, May 13-17. The… read more about Chamber celebrates Small Business Week
Facts about the Chiquita Classic • First PGA or Web.com Tour event ever in Lake Norman • All proceeds from ticket sales benefit area charities • Previously held in Cincinnati and Weddington Visit www.chiquitaclassic.com for more details. DAVIDSON – The recently completed Wells… read more about Chiquita Classic golf tournament brings attention, money to area
Want to learn more? Visit www.omegalearning-lakenorman.com or call 704-312-1853 for more information. HUNTERSVILLE – Steve Gilbert wanted a way to help Lake Norman-area kids after leaving the Air Force. His wife, Ann, a longtime teacher, wanted to involve herself in education once… read more about Omega Learning Center seeks community impact
Boutique has Huntersville, South Charlotte locations CHARLOTTE – Apricot Lane Boutique, which reopened its flagship store in Huntersville’s Birkdale Village last month, will open at StoneCrest at Piper Glen, off Rea Road in South Charlotte, in May. A third North Carolina store in the Triangle… read more about Business news for May 3
MOORESVILLE – Gavin Arsenault frequently can be heard telling his staff to “make it happen!” if unforeseen challenges threaten to derail an event at Trump National Golf Club Charlotte. When the weather is clear enough for clouds to reflect on the lake surface that hugs the perimeter of the club,… read more about Trump makes his mark in Lake Norman
Financial planner named as one of nation’s top advisors CORNELIUS - Certified Financial Planner Jeffrey A. Carbone (second from left), one of four principals of Cornerstone Financial Partners, Inc., was named to the Financial Times’ list of Top 400 Financial Advisors for 2013. Cornerstone… read more about Business briefs for April 25
HUNTERSVILLE – Though Charlotte is the fifth-fastest growing metropolitan area in the U.S., it still has an unemployment rate of more than 9 percent, Wells Fargo economist Mike Vitner told attendees at a luncheon on April 18. Vitner, managing director and senior economist at Wells Fargo, spoke… read more about Slowly but surely, economy continues to recover
HUNTERSVILLE – Village Paws and Claws has returned to Huntersville. The second branch of the pet supply store, which recently opened at 14229 Reese Blvd. W., focuses on offering premium and holistic foods and products for dogs and cats in an upbeat environment that fostered community… read more about Pet store returns to Huntersville
HUNTERSVILLE – Having a community bank located close to Charlotte, one of the nation’s largest banking districts, hasn’t hurt business for lake-based banks. Charlotte-based banking giant Bank of America reported a small $340 million quarterly profit last fall. The profit margins don’t reach that… read more about Small banks are key to helping small business
DAVIDSON – It didn’t take Barry Bodine long to figure out that he was a car enthusiast. Bodine, the 35-year-old son of 1986 Daytona 500 champion Geoff Bodine, followed his father into racing and honed his skills as a driver from a young age. The younger Bodine’s talent got him to the NASCAR… read more about Draco Performance plans return to Lake Norman
Asset management among free workshop topics CORNELIUS – Are Your Ducks In a Row? A free public workshop examining estate planning, asset protection, identity theft prevention and physical security for yourself and home will be held 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. April 30 at Grace Covenant Church in… read more about Herald Weekly business briefs for April 18-24
Signup today for Our Towns Habitat benefit program HUNTERSVILLE - Today (April 12) is the last day to RSVP for the Baubles & Sweets Fundraising Soiree sponsored by Ballas Chiropractic. The event will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. April 18 at 9718-D Sam Furr Road, Huntersville. The practice,… read more about Herald Weekly business briefs for April 12