Sisters carry on Lake Express legacy across three sites
Lisa and Linda Nguyen, sisters who took over their father Thomas Nguyen’s Lake Express after a 2006 stroke, now run three locations in Mount Holly Belmont and Gastonia. They plan to strengthen current operations, face hiring challenges, and consider future expansion only if growth proves sustainable.
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Lincolnton furniture maker bets on reshoring growth
Cochrane from Lincolnton runs a one shift plant with about 50 workers moving a family legacy into a sustainable, green line of traditional residential furniture. He plans to expand into upholstery and new construction methods while backing a national trend of reshoring and meeting demand in North Carolina. The effort drew notice from President Obama in 2012 and the first lady during a State of the Union appearance.
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Lincolnton Furniture Co
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Mount Holly transforms with new storefronts and Eden Group drive
Renaissance shops anchor downtown growth as two women’s clothing stores open nearby, a Bakery and three more restaurants join vintage décor outlets while Eden Group members propel collaboration. Preston Wilson credits teamwork, landscaping upgrades, and an incentive grant for Mount Holly’s revival and investor interest.
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