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OMB taps into Ballantyne CHARLOTTE – The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery will be the anchor tenant at The Bowl at Ballantyne, Northwood’s new urban district for food, entertainment and shopping. OMB said the new location will be the largest brewery concept in south Charlotte, with almost 14,000 square feet of indoor space, a 7,000-squarefoot patio dining area and a second-level mezzanine balcony. The stand-alone building will overlook the one-acre, tree-canopied biergarten at the entrance to The Bowl’s entertainment, retail and residential concepts. Like its original location,
OMB Ballantyne will be a family-friendly venue, with a family zone and playground at one end of the biergarten. “We are extremely excited about this new location in the heart of Ballantyne,” OMB Founder John Marrino said. “As a business, we strive to enhance the quality of life in our community. We are thrilled that the south side of Charlotte will be able to enjoy our world-class beer and unique restaurant and biergarten atmosphere without having to see OMB, Page 5A
A rendering of the OMB site. Photo courtesy of Northwood
WHAT'S INSIDE:
Meck County remains strong
I hate 'puters Editor issues challenge to machines, 4A
by George Dunlap County Commissioner
Editor’s note: George Dunlap, who chairs the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners, delivered these remarks March 11 as part of his State of the County Address.
Moment of faith Speaking on the brokenness of lives, 1B
I’m excited to deliver my remarks today in front of a chamber in the government center, in front of an audience. Dunlap It’s been nearly two years since the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Mecklenburg County. We’ve come a long way since the early days of the pandemic. Our children are back in school. Thousands of employees have returned working in the office and our local businesses are regaining traction. Mecklenburg County is moving forward and today’s presentation is just another sign of our progress. Today, COVID-19 numbers in the county are down and our health systems are recovering from unprecedented strains they were experiencing this time last year. Meanwhile, the resources to protect the health of county residents
How to tell Normal aging or early Alzheimer's, 1B
DYNAMIC Charlotte Media Group celebrates women in the community, 4A
Foodies unite Duo brings food festival to Charlotte, 4B
Fabi Preslar of SPARK Publications see COUNTY, Page 5A
Pineville chamber organizing first business expo Leaders hope firms establish and maintain connections at event PINEVILLE – The Pineville NC Chamber is launching its first-ever business expo to help small and medium businesses in Mecklenburg County recapture lost business from COVID-19 restrictions as well as connect large businesses to new partners. The Pineville Business Expo will take place March 18 from 3 to 6 p.m. at The Hut event venue. Twenty-five local businesses of varying
sizes will show off products and services at the event. The expo will be an opportunity also for area businesses to discover, socialize and make new connections with other area businesses. “We are extremely excited by the positive reception of local businesses to this new event, as we have already nearly sold out of sponsorships,” Pineville NC Chamber President and CEO John Holobinko said. “Based on the business response, we are already looking ahead to hold this as an annual event each year.” Large business sponsors include the Expo Platinum sponsor, Classic Chrysler, Jeep,
Dodge Ram of Charlotte, and Atrium Health. Other sponsors include Carolina Health Connections, US Bank, Vertex Capital Advisors, Operation Go, Fender Homes and Fund That Flip. “We became the Pineville Business Expo platinum sponsor as well as a chamber member because we believe in the vibrancy of the Pineville business community,” said Viet Luu, general manager of Classic Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram. “We are looking forward to the expo where we will be showing our exciting new Jeep Grand Wagoneer and Ram 1500 vehicles and meeting with local businesses.”
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