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Slower pace of immigration may subdue labor force growth

NEWSMAKERS BREAKFAST Feb. 18. With North Carolina’s fourth consecutive  year of economic growth in the rear-view mirror, a leading economist says the Charlotte region is well-positioned for another good year. […]

Jackie Benson, economist

Economic Outlook: Newsmakers Breakfast Q&A Jan. 23 features leading economist

Jan. 13. How will tariffs affect the economy in 2025? How will immigration policy affect North Carolina? Jackie Benson, an economist with Wells Fargo’s Corporate and Investment Bank, will address […]

CookHouse

CookHouse closing this weekend

July 29. By Dave Vieser. The CookHouse, a mainstay in the Cornelius restaurant business since 2002, will close for good this weekend. Co-owner Phyllis Karavas says it’s time. “We’ve had […]