Jones Lang LaSalle from Chicago has been selected to market the 2100 acre Philip Morris site in Concord. In June 2007, Philip Morris announced it would close the plant in 2010 and cost the county 2600 jobs.
Leaders in the community hope that someone will buy the land and facility and help replace the 2600 jobs we will be losing.
One of the challenges of the firm will be to determine the timing of the sale. Philip Morris has the results of a study by a land-planning firm.
With the closing of this plant, Richmond, Virginia will remain the only US production plant for Philip Morris.
Philip Morris has been a good corporate citizen for our county and will be missed.
Marco Casol, CEO of PreGel has been educating American Restaurants and diners about gelato since he arrived in Charlotte in 2002.
This spring they opened a $16 million PreGel America Headquarters with over 150,000 square feet. Plans for a $12 million expansion over the next 2 years are in the works.
Gelato is a frozen flavorful creamy Italian dessert similar to ice cream but with less fat and fewer calories.
The Club at Irish Creek was just named to the prestigious Golfweek list of America's best new golf 
courses.
The 18-hole "Club at Irish" course at the Club At Irish Creek facility in Kannapolis, North Carolina features 6,847 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 70.4 and it has a slope rating of 127 on Bermuda grass. Designed by Monroe Maulden/(R)Davis Love, the Club at Irish golf course opened in 2007. Jeff Austin manages the course as the Club Manager.
The Club at Irish Creek is a total remake of what was Kannapolis Country Club. The 55-year-old course is being developed into a 650-acre community by a major real estate firm, Castle & Cooke. It also is spending $1.5 billion to transform a 350-acre parcel in the old mill town of Kannapolis, 25 miles northeast of Charlotte, into a biomedical-research community.
For 3 years now the National Media has continued to tell a National Story without reminding us that real estate and many other things involved in the economy are local in nature. The latest item that is not true here locally is that the credit markets have dried up and that there is no money for buyers to buy homes. THAT IS NOT TRUE!!!!
If you have a job, good credit and money for a down payment, you can get a loan. Please help us pass the word. Although it is true that all is not well with the economy, it will not get any better if we are paralyzed by information that is not entirely accurate.
On Thursday, October 23, over 100 community business leaders came together to hear from political leaders in Cabarrus County. The event was held at the Embassy Suites and was held by the Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Speakers included Senator Robin Hayes, Mayors Scott Padgett, Tim Haigler, Bob Misenheimer and Troy Barnhardt, County Commission Chair Jay White. In addition Pat McCrory who is running for Governor spoke. Beverly Purdue was unable to attend. Leaders in new positions including Diane Snyder, Marcus Smith, Ryan McDaniels and Barry Shepherd spoke on their roles within their organizations and what the future holds.
Many issues were discussed and participants had an opportunity to ask the speakers questions as well as share ideas. It was a great event and very timely as the election time is upon us.
A special thank you to the Chamber for hosting the event so that the membership can be knowledgeable and learn more about the leaders in our region and state.
Team Honeycutt is a mother/daughter team formed in 1993 and has grown from 2 to 12 members and has the reputation as the top team in Cabarrus County located just outside of Charlotte, NC.
Many real estate agents will do an outstanding job of selling themselves. Team Honeycutt would rather sell YOUR home or assist YOU with your purchase. Your needs are their concerns! Team Honeycutt combines a hardworking team approach with in depth community and real estate backgrounds to provide the perfect setting for getting the job done.
With combined real estate experience of over 75 years, and community involvement that reaches from volunteer provider roles to volunteer leadership roles, Team Honeycutt knows Cabarrus County and the surrounding area intimately. This enables them to look at each transaction individually and form the perfect strategy for meeting your real estate needs.
Combining technology and caring, human touch has enabled Team Honeycutt to continuously be Top Producers for many years. In real estate, the true challenge is putting the puzzle together.
Whether it is finding the perfect house, selling a white elephant, matching a builder with undeveloped land or working with investors, when you call Team Honeycutt you will be making a good decision. You will be calling a group who will take on your real estate quest, exhaust their knowledge to meet your expectations, and finish the job. Join the others who have trusted Team Honeycutt with their real estate needs, you won't be disappointed.
Team Honeycutt, where your dreams come true through their hard work!
Diane Honeycutt - Team Leader CRS, GRI, CRB, ALHS
Diane has been a licensed agent since 1978. She has a degree in Business Administration from Pfeiffer University and also has the REALTOR? designations of CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) and GRI (Graduate Realtor Institute), CRB (Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager) and ALHS (Accredited Luxury Home Specialist). Betty and Diane have worked together as a mother/daughter team since 1990 and have been "Top Sales Agents" for many years.
Community involvement is important to each member of the team. Diane has served in leadership roles in the Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce, Concord Rotary Club, Cabarrus County United Way, American Red Cross, CVAN and NorthEast Foundation. Currently, Diane is chairing a three year Breast Health Campaign for the NorthEast Foundation to raise $5.5 million for a new Breast Health Center, mobile mammography unit and community outreach.
As a team leader, Diane's leadership, vision, organization and desire have helped provide the ultimate in customer service for the team's clients. In addition, Betty and Diane were nationally recognized for their real estate expertise by the Star Power organization which recognizes top agents across the country for their past performance and high standards by which they operate their business. Being selected as a Star with this organization is like being listed as one of the Fortune 500 companies.
Betty Honeycutt - Team Leader CRS, GRI Betty has been in real estate for over 40 years and has a love and enthusiasm that is hard to match. She loves the challenge of helping customers and clients find the right home for themselves and truly enjoys the opportunity to assist people when they are buying or selling real estate in the Cabarrus County area. Betty and Diane were recognized nationally for their real estate expertise by the Star Power organization which recognizes top agents across the country for their past performance and high standards by which they operate their business. Being selected as a Star with this organization is like being listed as one of the Fortune 500 companies. Call Betty today and experience her enthusiasm and zest for life! 
As a seasoned professional and long-time resident of Cabarrus County, Betty has mastered the real estate market. She also knows this county on a personal basis, having been active with the Salvation Army Auxiliary, Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce, Concord Rotary, a member of the Social Services Board, and many other volunteer activities. Betty also has the REALTOR? designations of CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) and GRI (Graduate Realtor Institute).
Margaret Dabbs REALTOR® Partner, ABR
People can count on Margaret to listen to their ideas about a new home! She always commits herself to helping people achieve their dreams and goals. If you are selling your current home, Margaret will be committed to making that happen as fast as possible with the least amount of stress and worry.
Joining Betty and Diane Honeycutt in real estate 15 years ago set the stage for a thrilling career change for this member of Team Honeycutt. Margaret's past work experience included public information, public education, human service work and public relations. Having worked in the public sector in Cabarrus County for many years provided the perfect training and exposure for her change to a real estate professional.
Jeanne Hodges REALTOR® Partner, Listing Manager Jeanne is the Listings Manager as well as a Realtor Partner for Team Honeycutt. As the Listings Manager, Jeanne takes photographs, makes home materials, measures homes and follows up on showings as needed. Her attention to detail is a definite plus for Team Honeycutt clients. In addition, she is an Accredited Staging Professional and is available to all of Team Honeycutt's sellers for staging tips to make the home show better. Jeanne combines her experience, her creative talents and her knowledge of the market and the area to help Team Honeycutt clients get the most for their homes in the least amount of time. Patience and understanding are two qualities that make Jeanne well suited for this business. Prior to joining Team Honeycutt, Jeanne worked with young people and handled contest direction and public relations for a national baton twirling organization. Jeanne plays an integral role in the efficiency and high standards of Team Honeycutt and we know you will find her an asset to your real estate experience as well!
Kathy was a teacher for 30 years before embarking on her second career of real estate. This has proven quite valuable for her as well as her clients. She has an innate ability to teach you everything you need to know about buying or selling a home, allowing you to achieve all of your desires. Kathy's primary goal is to assist you in this process. She loves helping people find not just a house--but a "home." Kathy is an active member of the Epworth United Methodist Church. She is a member of the Board of Directors for the Cabarrus Literacy Council, which provides all citizens of the community an opportunity to learn to read and write.
Kathy Taylor REALTOR® Partner
Leslie is a licensed broker full of knowledge and enthusiasm. She has a degree in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and was previously using her education while working in the marketing industry. She is passionate about her work and will go above and beyond the call of duty to help you with your real estate buying and selling needs. Leslie is a native of Concord and is very committed to her involvement in the community and in helping with the continued growth of Cabarrus County. She has also been an excellent role model for our youth as a dance educator in Huntersville for the past eight years. Her energy and excitement will mesmerize you, so "if you're feeling lost...Call Leslie Bost!"
Leslie Bost REALTOR® Partner
Chris Wagner REALTOR® Partner
Chris is a native of Cabarrus County with plenty of experience working with buyers and sellers. He has a strong background in real estate investments and even owns his own real estate investment company. Chris' strong work ethic and outgoing personality will make your real estate experience second to none. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time outdoors, especially fishing and boating. When you work with Chris, you can feel confident that he will work hard to help you reach your goals.
Shelton Johnson REALTOR® Partner
Shelton attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte on a four year Women's Basketball Scholarship and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree. She then graduated from the NADA Dealer Candidate Academy and spent 20 years in the car business only recently leaving it to attend and graduate from the Allen Tate School of Real Estate. With Real Estate being Shelton's second career, she plans on using her years of experience in customer relations to bring buyers and sellers exceptional service in the buying and selling of their homes. Let her go from "handing you the keys to your new car" to "handing you the keys to your new home."
Shelton has a positive outlook on life and enjoys contributing to her community. She has been an active member of the Concord Rotary. She has coached basketball and baseball for the local YMCA and was an assistant varsity softball coach for Cannon School. She is also a Divemaster and a Private Pilot.
Blake Honeycutt REALTOR® Partner Blake Honeycutt Blake attended Southern Wesleyan University in Central, South Carolina on a 4-year baseball scholarship. He won numerous academic and athletic awards including the Intercollegiate Academic Achievements Award and the National Christian Colleges Baseball Player of the Week. He then moved onto St. Louis, Missouri where he played professionally for the River City Rascals. Sports taught Blake to be focused, think ahead and be in position to make a successful play. He will use that same focus working for you to make sure your real estate transaction goes smoothly. Blake has that "never give up attitude" and will assist you in any way. He most recently left his career with Allstate Insurance to pursue a career in the real estate industry with Allen Tate's Team Honeycutt. Blake really enjoys being involved in the community and will combine his personal skills with his strong work ethic to help your next real estate transaction be a grand slam! Call Blake today for all of your real estate needs!
Megan Bowen Office Manager - BROKER
Megan was born and raised in Concord and is a graduate of Concord High School. She attended Campbell University and graduated with a degree in Mass Communication. In 2005, she acquired her real estate license and joined Team Honeycutt. She is responsible for managing the day-to-day functions of the Team Honeycutt office. She works with all of the team members and clients to ensure that everyone's needs are met consistently and professionally.
Jackie Moser Closing Manager - BROKER
Jackie is here to make the closing process as smooth as possible for her clients. She is a licensed broker full of personality and excitement. Creating an exceptional real estate experience for everyone is Jackie's goal. A graduate of Winston Salem State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Public Administration, Jackie is well prepared to serve all of your needs. Prior to real estate, she worked with computer systems, databases, and a variety of computer applications. She is also an active member of the University Park Baptist Church located in Charlotte, N.C. Jackie Moser has a passion for people and is dedicated to helping contribute to the painless and successful process of your real estate ventures.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
As longtime residents of Cabarrus County, we value the "quality of life" we enjoy daily. We are committed to giving back to the community! You will find members of Team Honeycutt involved in many different community efforts. This area is a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family, and we love the opportunity to "show off" its spirit and all it has to offer its residents.
Members of Team Honeycutt are or have been involved in:
We were extremely pleased with our home buying experience through Allen Tate and Team Honeycutt. Our agent was extremely patient with us, knowledgeable of the area, on top of the process and fun to work with. She helped to make the entire experience smooth and stress free for us. Not only did we feel that we received good service and ended up in a home that we really enjoy but we feel like we gained a friend.
Ben and Emily Holden
On a scale of 1-10, I would be compelled to create an 11!... this group is just a walking encyclopedia of data... professionality of the highest order... communication is undoubtedly the area in which they most excel.
Vicki B. Isenhour
As a first time homebuyer, I was very nervous to begin my quest of looking for and purchasing a home. Team Honeycutt's professional yet friendly attitude was very comforting. They proved to be very knowledgeable about the area and the process. Team Honeycutt provided me with resources that other teams did not, such as a notebook to keep all of my information in, flexible hours and reliable service providers. All of the Team Honeycutt members were always prompt in getting business completed, even when I was not! It was more than a pleasure to do business with Team Honeycutt.
Lauren Madlock
Thanks for selling our house in this difiicult housing market. We also greatly appreciate your team's help right from the beginning through to a very smooth closing. We are fully convinced that you have a great team with capabale individuals like Jeanne and Jackie among others under your leadership. Without hesitation, we will recommend your name among our friends for their real estate needs. Finally, we also thank for the gifts you sent to us on the occasion of our house closing.
Venkat and Anjani Swarna
We don't believe we have ever had any dealings with business people as helpful as Betty, Diane, Jeanne and Margaret. They go the extra mile to help their customers. They really are skilled in customer relations. Allen Tate Realtors is really lucky to have them on their team."
~ J. & S. Underwood
"All of you are gifted sales people. One thing we appreciated the most was that you were not pushy. We always felt that you truly wanted us to be satisfied even if it meant no sale. Thanks for your help!"
~ G. & L. Verble
"Team Honeycutt was a pleasure to work with. Their professionalism was even more appreciated because of a bad experience in a previous real estate transaction."
~ B. Walker
"We feel that Team Honeycutt went above and beyond the normal service realtors provide. Not only did they help us find a home in the area but with their vast knowledge of the community and their relationships, they were able to help integrate us into the community!"
~ J. & C. Klinglesmith
"Not only did we receive very professional service but it was provided with such warmth by all of you. Many thanks for adding to our happiness! God Bless!"
~ M. & D. Wilson
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