CHS Recognized for Environment-friendly Efforts
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 (10 reads)
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Carolinas HealthCare System (CHS) was recently recognized by Mecklenburg County’s Clean Air Works! for best use of available resources to help employees make better decisions that positively impact the environment. Clean Air Works!, a government and business partnership in Charlotte under the guidance of the Regional Air Quality Board, awarded CHS as a Champion in the Large Employer Category.
CHS employees used alternative commuting options, reduced trips, and retooled operations and maintenance activities. Dana Voss, Manager Employee Retention Programs, received the Project Leader Award for her efforts to build Commuter Connection, an on-line resource for ridesharing, public transit and other environmentally friendly programs and resources.
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| KPD Accreditation Assessment Team to Hold Public Hearing
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 (25 reads)
 Kannapolis, N.C., November 18, 2008—A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc (CALEA), will arrive December 13, 2008 to examine all aspects of the Kannapolis Police Department policy and procedures, management, operations, and support services.
Verification by the team that Kannapolis Police Department meets the Commission’s state of the art standards is part of a voluntary process to gain accreditation—a highly prized recognition of law enforcement professional excellence. As part of the on-site assessment, agency employees and members of the community are invited to offer comments at a public information session on Monday, December 15, 2008, at 7:00 pm. The session will be conducted at the Kannapolis Train Station located at 201 South Main St. in Kannapolis, NC.
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| UNC Charlotte Center for Real Estate Surpasses Goal in Fundraising Campaign
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 (22 reads)
 CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Nov. 18, 2008 - The UNC Charlotte Center for Real Estate celebrated the end of its fund raising campaign “Developing Talent, Building the Future” at the Duke Mansion Monday night. Campaign co-chairs Fred Klein, senior managing partner at Childress Klein Properties, and Todd Mansfield, chairman and CEO of Crosland LLC, announced that the campaign raised $4.4 million, surpassing its $4 million goal by 10 percent.
The campaign included funds for increasing scholarships and fellowship opportunities for students; expanding the real estate curriculum in the Belk College of Business; and creating programs for industry professionals.
Lead donors to the campaign who contributed at the $500,000 level were American Asset Corporation, Bank of America Charitable Foundation, Bissell, Childress Klein Properties, Crosland LLC and the Wachovia Foundation. Other significant gifts included $250,000 from Batson-Cook Company and $100,000 each from Shelco, Inc., K&L Gates and Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP. A full list of donors is available at www.belkcollege.uncc.edu/real_estate/campaigndonors.html.
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| Pfeiffer celebrates the season with annual Christmas performances Dec. 7
Monday, November 17, 2008 (24 reads)
 NOVEMBER 17, 2008 -- Pfeiffer University will usher in the holiday season with its highly anticipated annual Christmas concerts featuring two of the university’s ensembles. The Concert Choir and Wind Ensemble will unite to present two separate performances of a traditional holiday concert on Sunday, Dec. 7.
The festive programs will include many traditional favorites in classic and new settings. The first performance will begin at 4 p.m. and an evening concert will start at 7 p.m. Both events, which are free and open to the public, will be held in the Henry Pfeiffer Chapel on the Misenheimer campus.
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| A Celebration of International Education Week
Saturday, November 15, 2008 (51 reads)
The University will celebrate International Education Week (IEW) Nov. 17-21. IEW is a joint initiative by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education “to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.”
According to Joel Gallegos, executive director for the Office of International Programs, IEW is an opportunity to highlight the range of initiatives that take place at UNC Charlotte and to engage the faculty, staff and students in discussions on important global issues. “UNC Charlotte has a strong tradition of international programming and achievement that extends throughout the year, and this week is a chance to acknowledge those efforts and emphasize the importance they play in creating a globally competitive University.”
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| Cabarrus County Sells Bonds for Jail Housing Unit
Saturday, November 15, 2008 (50 reads)
November 13, 2008 – Bonds to finance construction of Cabarrus County’s jail housing unit went on the market today at a rate of 4.94 percent for the $58.8 million bond sale. Cabarrus County officials made a choice to wait to sell these bonds until the market was more favorable. With guidance from the county’s underwriters, Cabarrus County diligently watched the market to select the best date.
The 4.94 percent interest rate is only 0.30 percent higher than the rate just prior to the shift in the economy. “We wanted to be prudent and wait for the right opportunity to sell,” said Pam Dubois, Cabarrus County Deputy Manager and Finance Director. “This is a great rate, and we wanted to get ahead of other local governments selling their bonds, since there is so much backed up demand in the market.”
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| Concord Tree Lighting Ceremony
Saturday, November 15, 2008 (52 reads)
Concord's 11th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held on November 21, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The location is Market Street and Cabarrus Ave across from the Downtown Parking Deck.
Market Street will begin closing at approximately 1:00 p.m. from the intersections of Cabarrus and Market St. and Barbrick St. and Market St.
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