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Mayor Foxx Introduces Small Business Lending Guide at U.S. Conference of Mayors

At the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ annual meeting Thursday in Orlando, Florida, Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx introduced his “Mayors’ Access to Capital Resource Guide.” The brochure, sponsored by Bank of America, is designed to serve as a tool for mayors around the country as they work to help provide their small businesses with the lending they need to get started and grow. Foxx is Co-Chair of the Conference of Mayors Small Business and Franchising Task Force. “Small businesses are the engines of economic growth across the country. In Charlotte, they employ 90 percent of our workforce,” Foxx said. “However, in

Jersey Mike’s to Open East Blvd. Location June 20 with Free Subs

Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its fresh sliced/fresh grilled East Coast-style subs, will officially open the doors to its 25th location in the Greater Charlotte area on June 20. Franchise owners Nick Smith and Rodger Blake-Ward will hold a grand opening and free sub fundraiser from Wed., June 20 to Sun., June 24 to support the Levine Children’s Hospital. The new restaurant, located at 1300 East Boulevard, will circulate 10,000 coupons throughout the community, offering a free regular sub for a minimum $1 contribution to the hospital. Opened in 2007, the Levine Children’s Hospital is a 234-bed children’s facility that

Mayor Foxx Accepts Award for Innovative Power2Charlotte Energy Efficiency Initiative

Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx accepted an award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) June 13 in honor of a unique, citywide energy efficiency initiative during the Conference’s annual meeting in Orlando, Florida. The Power2Charlotte initiative, which is designed to create jobs and save energy, earned the Queen City an honorable mention in the large city category for the 2012 Mayors’ Climate Protection Awards, an initiative sponsored by USCM and Walmart. Charlotte was among five cities that received honorable mentions in addition to one that was awarded first place in the large city category, which was defined by cities with

Southeast Pain Care Opens After-Hours Clinic

Southeast Pain Care (SEPC), a division of the national medical group American Anesthesiology, now offers extended hours at its Carolinas Medical Center-Main location in the Morehead Medical Plaza. The clinic now sees patients until 7:30 PM on the first and third Tuesday of every month. “We added the extra hours primarily for working professionals who may have a hard time getting here during the business day,” said Dr. Jon-David Hoppenfeld, a board certified physician in pain management and neurology who will staff the site. “The benefits are added convenience and accessibility, which together translate into a higher level of patient

NASCAR SpeedPark® in Concord Mills Hosts Safety Day June 16

Learn how to keep your kids safe this summer the fun way at NASCAR SpeedPark® Saturday, June 16 beginning at noon. NASCAR SpeedPark® will celebrate its third annual Safety Day this year with Cabarrus County Sheriff’s office, Concord Police Department, Safe Kids Cabarrus county and K104.7 at NASCAR SpeedPark® Saturday, June 16th. The Concord Fire Department will have the smokehouse onsite to train adults and kids in Fire Prevention education. Come see McGruff the Crime Dog and much more. General Admission of $16.99+tax is required for guests participating in Safety Day. Guests are encouraged to “Like” the park on facebook

Hunter Hayes Is Rocking Out At Whisky River With A Free Concert

Multi-talented 20-year-old Hunter Hayes is the latest phenomenon to hit the country music scene with his current debut single topping charts nationwide. Tuesday, June 19, Hayes, presented by WSOC 103.7 and the Redneck Yacht Club, will take the stage at Whisky River to deliver one of the most spectacular shows of the summer season with his hit songs ‘Storm Warning’, ‘Wanted’ and ‘Somebody’s Heartbreak’. Originally from Louisiana, Hayes started his musical career at the young age of two. At an early age he knew he wanted to go far and by four he was performing both locally and on national

Professional Coach Deborah Jackson Launches New Charlotte Company and Website

Deborah Jackson, an experienced coach, trainer and speaker for several of America’s leading medical device and pharmaceutical companies, has launched her own professional services company, Harobed, Inc. based in Charlotte, N.C. Harobed’s services include executive, business and life coaching, as well as customized speaking and training initiatives. She has also commissioned Charlotte marketing firm Lawrimore Inc. to design a new website for her and her business, online at http://www.harobedinc.com. “I have been a coach and trainer for most of my adult life,” Jackson said. “With the encouragement of many colleagues and friends, I have started my own coaching-training/consulting company so

IMAX Tickets Now On Sale For The Dark Knight Rises at Discovery Place

Tickets are now on sale at Discovery Place for the release of The Dark Knight Rises, the third film of the critically acclaimed trilogy that introduces Gotham City’s newest super villains, Bane and leading lady Selina Kyle. Director Christopher Nolan’s highly-anticipated epic conclusion opens in Discovery Place’s The Charlotte Observer IMAX® Dome Theatre and theatres worldwide on July 20. While making the 2008 blockbuster The Dark Knight, Christopher Nolan was the first filmmaker to use IMAX® cameras in a major motion picture release. Nolan employed the extremely high-resolution cameras even more extensively on The Dark Knight Rises: The IMAX Experience®

300 Sisters of Mercy Push for Dream Act

More than 300 Sisters of Mercy are meeting in Concord, N.C. June 21-24 for their biennial Assembly and have set aside part of their time together to fight for the future of young, undocumented immigrants in the U.S. Members of the Sisters of Mercy – South Central Community are calling their unique initiative “Dial a Dream.” At around 11:40 a.m. on June 22, they’ll pull out their cell phones and devote 20 minutes to calling their representatives in the U.S. Senate and House to urge passage of the DREAM Act. Long stalled in Congress, the DREAM Act would give current,

Thousands Throng Uptown for Taste of Charlotte

By Graham Moore Charlotte Area News Reporter Restaurants know the advantages of being featured at Taste of Charlotte. With crowds exceeding 100,000, the exposure is undeniable. Both new and old restaurants were featured at the festival June 8-10, but it was obvious that it is an exciting opportunity to be one of the few that are featured Uptown during the annual food festival that is growing in popularity every year. The three-day food festival took place on South Tryon Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Sixth Street. With 30 restaurants featuring a variety of food, local wine and