Geography of North Carolina

Summit Leadership Partners Ranked #10 on 2020 Charlotte Business Journal's Fast 50

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Friday, December 4, 2020
Charlotte metropolitan area, Charlotte, North Carolina, American City Business Journals, Geography of North Carolina, North Carolina, Companies

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Charlotte-based leadership advisory firm, Summit Leadership Partners, makes its debut on the 2020 Charlotte Business Journal Fast 50 list, a prestigious award gathering the fastest-growing private companies in the city.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Charlotte-based leadership advisory firm, Summit Leadership Partners, makes its debut on the 2020 Charlotte Business Journal Fast 50 list, a prestigious award gathering the fastest-growing private companies in the city.
  • The Charlotte Business Journal's Fast 50 winners are determined using a formula that reflects dollar and percentage growth in revenue during a three-year period.
  • "We are honored to join the ranks of some of the most hard-working, successful companies in Charlotte," said Dan Hawkins, Founder & CEO, Summit Leadership Partners.
  • In 2020, Summit was ranked #684 in the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America, ranked #5 on Consulting Magazine's Fastest Growing Companies, and was honored as one of Charlotte Business Journal's Fast 50.

Polycor to Acquire North Carolina Granite Corporation

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Thursday, December 3, 2020
Architecture, Mining, Minerals, Other Construction & Property, Natural Resources, Construction & Property, Building Systems, Mount Airy, North Carolina, National Register of Historic Places in Surry County, North Carolina, Mount Airy, North Carolina Granite Corporation Quarry Complex, Granite, Geography of North Carolina, Polycor Inc., the North Carolina Granite Corporation

Polycor Inc., the largest quarrier of natural stone in the world, today announced it has reached an agreement to acquire North Carolina Granite Corporation (NCGC), a leading quarrier and producer of granite for the construction, curbing and aggregate industries.

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  • Polycor Inc., the largest quarrier of natural stone in the world, today announced it has reached an agreement to acquire North Carolina Granite Corporation (NCGC), a leading quarrier and producer of granite for the construction, curbing and aggregate industries.
  • Founded in 1889, NCGC is recognized by architects and other industry stakeholders for its high-quality White Mount Airy Granite, proudly quarried in Mount Airy, North Carolina.
  • North Carolina Granite Corporation has been in continuous operation since 1889, proudly quarrying and fabricating high-quality White Mount Airy Granite for a variety of construction industries.
  • With approximately 80 employees, the company is a proud member of the Mount Airy, North Carolina community and global dimensional stone industry.

CAVU Resources' Sinacori Builders Secures Investment Group and Closes on $5.1 Million Dollar Property to Build up to a 37 Story Apartment Condo Tower in Uptown Charlotte

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Thursday, December 3, 2020
Charlotte metropolitan area, Charlotte, North Carolina, Uptown Charlotte, Geography of North Carolina, North Carolina

In July 2020, following the successful rezoning, Sinacori Builders had the property appraised and a value of $7,700,000 was assigned, representing the creation of $2,600,000 in equity.

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  • In July 2020, following the successful rezoning, Sinacori Builders had the property appraised and a value of $7,700,000 was assigned, representing the creation of $2,600,000 in equity.
  • Sinacori Builders with Investment Group, Smith Street Ventures is currently interviewing experienced and qualified commercial builders capable of constructing a 37-story luxury residential, transit-oriented high-rise building.
  • A planned CATS (Charlotte Area Transportation System) Light-rail Station will be constructed in the front of the tower that spans throughout Uptown Charlotte.
  • Sinacori Builders,aCAVUResourcescompany,is a technology-driven real estate company with more than14 million dollarsin assets and over10 million dollarsin secured contracts/closings in 2020.

First National Bank Continues North Carolina Expansion with Asheville Presence

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Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Geography of North Carolina, UNCA, North Carolina, University of North Carolina at Asheville, F.N.B. Corporation, Asheville, North Carolina, Biltmore, University of North Carolina, Regions of the United States

ASHEVILLE, N.C., Dec. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --First National Bank, the largest subsidiary of F.N.B.

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  • ASHEVILLE, N.C., Dec. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --First National Bank, the largest subsidiary of F.N.B.
  • Corporation (NYSE: FNB), announced it has expanded into Asheville, North Carolina, building on its significant presence in the state with a series of strategic hires and a new retail office located in Biltmore Park Town Square.
  • He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina Asheville (UNCA) and is involved in the community through his service on the boards of directors for organizations including the UNCA Foundation and AdventHealth Hospital Foundation.
  • He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Mattamy Homes Recognized as a Best Place to Work in Charlotte

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Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Mattamy Homes, American City Business Journals, Charlotte, North Carolina, Geography of North Carolina, Companies, North Carolina

CHARLOTTE, NC, Dec. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Mattamy Homes is proud to announce that the company has been named as one of the Best Places to Work by the Charlotte Business Journal.

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  • CHARLOTTE, NC, Dec. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Mattamy Homes is proud to announce that the company has been named as one of the Best Places to Work by the Charlotte Business Journal.
  • Mattamy was recognized as a top 25 place to work in the large companies category.
  • Charlotte Business Journal's annual Best Places to Work program aims to highlight workplaces in the Charlotte area that have excelled in creating workplaces valued by employees.
  • Mattamy Homes is the largest privately owned homebuilder in North America, with 40-plus years of operations history across the United States and Canada.

Century Communities Announces Five New Charlotte Metro Communities Single-family homes and townhomes from the mid $200s

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Monday, November 23, 2020
Geography of North Carolina, North Carolina, Charlotte metropolitan area, Charlotte, North Carolina, Regions of the United States

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Communities, Inc., a top 10 national homebuilder, is announcing five new communities in the Charlotte Metro area, spanning from Union County to Mecklenburg County, and featuring a mix of single-family homes and townhomes.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Communities, Inc., a top 10 national homebuilder, is announcing five new communities in the Charlotte Metro area, spanning from Union County to Mecklenburg County, and featuring a mix of single-family homes and townhomes.
  • Pricing ranges from the mid $200s to the mid $300s, with available floor plans boasting 3 to 5 bedrooms, up to 3,534 square feet, and on-trend included features.
  • "We're thrilled to bring these additional communities to the sought-after Charlotte Metro area," said Ken Rabel, Charlotte Division President.
  • "With a versatile selection of townhomes and single-family homes in prime locations, these new communities represent a great opportunity for homebuyers to find a new home that meets their needs."

Elevation Real Estate Group Opens First Focus Office Suites Location in Huntersville Designed With Health and Safety in Mind

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Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Geography of North Carolina, North Carolina, Charlotte metropolitan area, Economy of North Carolina, Huntersville, North Carolina, Charlotte, North Carolina, Regions of the United States

Charlotte, Nov. 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Elevation Real Estate Group, a Charlotte-based real estate company, today cut the ribbon on its first Focus Office Suites location, an alternative choice in the office space market, located at 9541 Julian Clark Avenue, in Huntersville, North Carolina.

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  • Charlotte, Nov. 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Elevation Real Estate Group, a Charlotte-based real estate company, today cut the ribbon on its first Focus Office Suites location, an alternative choice in the office space market, located at 9541 Julian Clark Avenue, in Huntersville, North Carolina.
  • Huntersville is the first in a number of planned Focus Office Suites locations in the greater Charlotte area.
  • The private, professional-looking suites were built with health and safety in mind as Charlotte businesses grapple with re-entry into office work.
  • Focus Office Suites was designed for businesses who felt pre-pandemic office buildings were not designed for their needs, said Chris La Mack, Elevation Real Estate Group principal and architect.

Duke Energy provides $1 million in grants to support 40 organizations focused on social justice, racial equity in North Carolina

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Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Duke Energy, Charlotte, North Carolina, Geography of North Carolina, North Carolina

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Duke Energy today announced the recipients of $1 million in grants through the Duke Energy Foundation to nonprofit organizations committed to social justice and racial equity in North Carolina.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Duke Energy today announced the recipients of $1 million in grants through the Duke Energy Foundation to nonprofit organizations committed to social justice and racial equity in North Carolina.
  • "Duke Energy is committed to creating equal opportunities for the communities we serve, and we're proud to support organizations already leading this critical work across North Carolina."
  • Earlier this year, the company committed to an annual social justice and racial equity grant cycle for at least three years in North Carolina .
  • The Duke Energy Foundation provides philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work.

Highwoods Sells $127.5M of Greensboro and Memphis Assets

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Monday, November 9, 2020
Geography of North Carolina, Greensboro, North Carolina, Raleigh, North Carolina, Real estate investment trust, North Carolina, Cities in the United States

RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Highwoods Properties, Inc. (NYSE:HIW) has sold non-core properties in Greensboro and Memphis for combined gross proceeds of $127.5 million.

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  • RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Highwoods Properties, Inc. (NYSE:HIW) has sold non-core properties in Greensboro and Memphis for combined gross proceeds of $127.5 million.
  • The sold properties include 7023 Albert Pick Road, a 49,500 square foot property, a three-building office portfolio in Greensboro that comprises 292,400 square feet, and a medical office building portfolio in Greensboro and Memphis that comprises 284,700 square feet.
  • Highwoods Properties, Inc., headquartered in Raleigh, is a publicly-traded (NYSE:HIW) real estate investment trust (REIT) and a member of the S&P MidCap 400 Index.
  • For more information about Highwoods, please visit our website at www.highwoods.com .

Holidays In The Mountains: National Traditions Get New Life In Asheville

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Thursday, October 29, 2020
Geography of North Carolina, North Carolina, National Register of Historic Places in Buncombe County, North Carolina, Asheville metropolitan area, Asheville, North Carolina, Western North Carolina, The Omni Grove Park Inn, Ashville, Grove Park, Atlanta

Since 1992, the Omni Grove Park Inn's National Gingerbread House Competition has grown into one of the nation's most celebrated holiday competition events.

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  • Since 1992, the Omni Grove Park Inn's National Gingerbread House Competition has grown into one of the nation's most celebrated holiday competition events.
  • There are a variety of ways to celebrate the holidays in and around Asheville, both in the city and in its neighboring towns.
  • In addition to all the holiday activities Asheville offers, many hotels craft seasonal packages to enhance the Asheville experience.
  • Information on the safety actions of local businesses and shared responsibility of visitors can be found via the " Asheville Cares Stay Safe Pledge ."