News & Insights from The Knox Group

The Knox Group is incredibly proud to announce the promotion of Michelle Polito to Vice President of Leasing and Investment Sales. Over the past five years with the company, Michelle has played a defining role in driving growth across our leasing and investment portfolio throughout the Lake Norman and North Mecklenburg region.

Lake Norman is becoming one of the most active commercial markets in North Carolina as more businesses look to lease office space across Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, and Mooresville. Fueled by commercial growth in North Mecklenburg County and a strong local community, companies are choosing this region for their next big move. The Knox Group works closely with these businesses and property owners, giving us a front row seat to the momentum that is driving Lake Norman commercial real estate.

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the real estate scene around Lake Norman, this year has shaped up to be one of change, opportunity, and steady, strategic growth. Whether it’s office space in Cornelius, new retail developments in Huntersville, or mixed-use projects along Main Street in Davidson, commercial real estate around the Lake Norman corridor continues to evolve.

The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce awarded several members of the business community for their efforts during the pandemic year 2020 at the organization’s delayed annual banquet July 15. The Robert T. Cashion Business Person of the Year went to Charles Knox, founder of the Knox Group commercial real estate brokerage, at the event at NorthStone Country Club. The company marked its 30th anniversary. Knox also serves on the board for Aquesta Bank, which was prominent in lending Paycheck Protection Program loans.

Primal Brewery has snagged a 15,500-square-foot space in Belmont as it looks to ramp up production. The Huntersville brewery has signed a deal for the former Rivermen Brewing Co. space at 52 Ervin St. It is targeting an April opening there.