November 2023 - Kannapolis Matters

Chick-fil-A Supply Coming to Kannapolis

It’s our pleasure to welcome Chick-fil-A Supply to Kannapolis. Chick-fil-A Supply – a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chickfil-A, Inc. and distribution service provider of the popular chain’s restaurants – has announced its plans to open a new distribution center in Kannapolis.

The center will be located in Lakeshore Corporate Park in the Rowan County portion of Kannapolis. This $58.3-million initiative is set to generate 112 new jobs over the next five years, with 85 of those jobs materializing in the first two years.

Lakeshore Corporate Park, developed

by Fortius Capital Partners, stands on the property that was once the home to the former Kannapolis Intimidators baseball team. The new Chick-fil-A Supply distribution center will occupy a 126,000-square-foot building, one of three speculative buildings that Fortius has built on the site.

“The City of Kannapolis is excited to welcome Chick-fil-A Supply and their staff. With over 100 jobs, salaries above the county average and their substantial investment, the company will be a significant employer in our City and Rowan

County. They have selected a beautiful premier location, overlooking I-85 and Lake Fisher. It reflects the strong corporate presence for which they are known and is expected to make an immediate positive impact in our City,” said Kannapolis Mayor Darrell Hinnant. “We are very pleased that they have selected Kannapolis as their new distribution center locale and thus are helping us continue the revitalization momentum and healthy economic job growth we are experiencing.”

The company is set to launch the new facility in the third quarter of 2024. This facility will handle key operations, from warehousing critical restaurant supplies to ensuring timely deliveries and providing operational support encompassing customer service to administrative tasks.

Those keen on joining Chick-fil-A Supply’s team can explore opportunities at www.cfa-supply.com.

Environmental Tip As you prepare for Thanksgiving, please remember not to put fats, oils or greases (FOGs) down the drain.

The Kannapolis Fire Department welcomes eight new firefighters. Pictured (left to right): Brayden Griffith, Graham Abbuhl, Matthew Chunn, Deputy Fire Chief Kirk Beard, Garrett Credle, Fire Chief Tracy Winecoff, Cody Martin, Assistant Fire Chief Greg Summitt, Justin Ramsey, Joseph Collins and Avery Kendall.

THE CITY OF KANNAPOLIS 401 Laureate Way | Kannapolis, NC 28081 704.920.4444 www.kannapolisnc.gov

Calendar of Events

NOVEMBER 2023

Doing so can clog and damage pipes. Instead, pour FOGs into a container and throw them in the trash.

NOVEMBER 3 Mystery Dinner Theater | 6 p.m.

City Hall 10 Veterans Day Holiday (City Offices closed) 11 Run Kannapolis: Old Armor 5K for Heros | 9 a.m. |

Downtown Kannapolis 18 Annual Tree Lighting &

Fireworks | 6 p.m. | Village Park

Christmas Events Announced

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annapolis Christmas returns this holiday season with events that have become treasured family traditions in the region. The official kick-off will be the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony & Celebration of Lights at 6 p.m., Saturday, November 18. The Celebration of Lights will then run through December 30 and The Kannapolis Christmas Parade returns on December 9.

23-24 Thanksgiving Holiday (City Offices closed)

The Celebration of Lights includes thousands of twinkling lights in dozens of displays throughout Village Park. Adults and children are welcome to ride the Winterland Express, a g-24 scale replica CP Huntington engine, and count down the 12 Days of Christmas as you view unique holiday light displays.

Manufactured in Italy, the Village Park Double Decker Carousel features 1,800 lights, Brazilian oak decking, and charming hand-painted Venetian murals that you can ride as you get into the spirit of the holidays.

DECEMBER 1-30 Winterland Express & Celebration of Lights 6 p.m. | Village Park (closed 24th and 25th)

Again, this year, kids of all ages will be able to visit Santa and have their photo made.

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18-30 Winterland Express & Celebration of Lights | 6 p.m.

Village Park (closed 23rd)

24-26 Holiday Market 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. | Laureate Center

9 Christmas Parade | 6 p.m.

Downtown Kannapolis

24-25 Christmas Holiday (City Offices closed) Free Admission. No pets or smoking, please.

Concessions and food trucks available at concerts and movies.

More at kannapolisnc.gov.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: November 18 – Tree Lighting Ceremony – 6 p.m. at Village Park, 700 West C Street. Celebrate the start of the Christmas season in Kannapolis with the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Enjoy live music and entertainment. Fireworks will immediately follow the Tree Lighting Ceremony at approximately 6:15 p.m. Free admission.

Maestro Leonard Bearstein of the famed Leonard Bearstein Symphony Orchestra is back this year, spreading his holiday magic in Kannapolis. The 18 animatronic bears will delight children and adults alike with their witty banter, inspiring instrumental pieces and traditional favorite holiday songs! Visit the Leonard Bearstein Symphony Orchestra in the Village Park Multi-Purpose Room throughout the Celebration of Lights.

November 18 - December 30 – Celebration of Lights –Open 6-9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays; 6-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays (closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day).

Come to Village Park and enjoy all the beautiful lights and displays in celebration of the holidays. Area choirs and school groups will perform on select evenings. Bring your wish list for your visit with

Admission to the park and viewing of the lights and bears are free; tickets are required to ride the carousel and train. Purchase train or carousel tickets onsite or online at www.kannapolisnc.gov/ Christmas. The park is located at 700 West C Street in Kannapolis.

Tina Cline has been promoted to the position of Assistant City Manager. Tina has been employed with the City of Kannapolis since 1995, primarily in the role as Director of Human Resources.

She has also previously held the role of Risk Manager. Prior to joining Kannapolis, she worked for Cabarrus County in their Human Resources Department.

In her new role, Tina will oversee the operations for the Customer Service, Human Resources, Finance, General Services and IT Departments.

The Celebration of Lights also features performances from our very own Kannapolis Singing Bears – the Chuckles Quartet – who will entertain you with a Christmas Carol performance. The Chuckles Quartet is housed outside in Village Park. Both sets of Christmas Bears have an impressive lineup filled with holiday banter, music and fun.

Throughout the month of December, area choirs and a holiday marketplace with area artisans will also be on hand to make your visit more enjoyable. Food and drink are available for purchase.

Enjoy the fire pit and making of s’mores and much more.

Promotions Announced

Santa – you are welcome to take your photo with him at no charge.

Other activities include making a holiday craft, enjoying s’mores around the fire pit and much more. Local craft and artisans will be on hand on the weekends so come prepared to do your Christmas shopping. Food trucks will have food and drinks for sale.

November 24-26 – Begin your holiday shopping Thanksgiving weekend at the Holiday Market. Local vendors and artists will have plenty of holiday goodies to choose from. From stocking stuffers to those hard-to-find gift items, the market will have something for everyone. The market will be inside Kannapolis City Hall, 401 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. each day. Food and drinks will be on sale. Free admission.

December 9 - The Kannapolis Christmas Parade begins in downtown Kannapolis at 6 p.m. This special nighttime parade travels through the streets of downtown Kannapolis and usually lasts until 7:30 p.m. If you are interested in participating in the parade as a sponsor or a float entry, visit www.kannapolisnc.gov/ christmasparade.

Heather James has been promoted from Assistant Human Resources Director to the position of Director of Human Resources.

Heather has more than 13 years of local government experience in Human Resources, including working for the NC League of Municipalities (NCLM) where she consulted with municipalities across the state on human resources -related inquiries. Prior to working for NCLM, she worked for the Town of Davidson as their first Human Resources Director. Her local government career began with the Town of Oak Ridge as Town Clerk.

Loose Leaf Collection City of Kannapolis loose leaf collection will end March 18. After March 18, we request that you bag any loose leaves you have and place them at the curb for yard waste collection.

During the Loose-Leaf Season, there will not be loose leaf collection on the following holidays observed by the City: Veteran’s Day (Nov. 10), Thanksgiving (Nov. 23 and 24), Christmas (Dec. 22, 25 and 26), New Year’s Day (Jan. 1) and Martin Luther King Day (Jan. 15).

To find your loose-leaf collection schedule, visit kannapolisnc.gov/looseleaf, or download the free CARTology app in Apple and Google Play stores.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: November 18 – Tree Lighting Ceremony – 6 p.m. at Village Park, 700 West C Street. Celebrate the start of the Christmas season in Kannapolis with the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Enjoy live music and entertainment. Fireworks will immediately follow the Tree Lighting Ceremony at approximately 6:15 p.m. Free admission.

Maestro Leonard Bearstein of the famed Leonard Bearstein Symphony Orchestra is back this year, spreading his holiday magic in Kannapolis. The 18 animatronic bears will delight children and adults alike with their witty banter, inspiring instrumental pieces and traditional favorite holiday songs! Visit the Leonard Bearstein Symphony Orchestra in the Village Park Multi-Purpose Room throughout the Celebration of Lights.

November 18 - December 30 – Celebration of Lights –Open 6-9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays; 6-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays (closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day).

Come to Village Park and enjoy all the beautiful lights and displays in celebration of the holidays. Area choirs and school groups will perform on select evenings. Bring your wish list for your visit with

Admission to the park and viewing of the lights and bears are free; tickets are required to ride the carousel and train. Purchase train or carousel tickets onsite or online at www.kannapolisnc.gov/ Christmas. The park is located at 700 West C Street in Kannapolis.

Tina Cline has been promoted to the position of Assistant City Manager. Tina has been employed with the City of Kannapolis since 1995, primarily in the role as Director of Human Resources.

She has also previously held the role of Risk Manager. Prior to joining Kannapolis, she worked for Cabarrus County in their Human Resources Department.

In her new role, Tina will oversee the operations for the Customer Service, Human Resources, Finance, General Services and IT Departments.

The Celebration of Lights also features performances from our very own Kannapolis Singing Bears – the Chuckles Quartet – who will entertain you with a Christmas Carol performance. The Chuckles Quartet is housed outside in Village Park. Both sets of Christmas Bears have an impressive lineup filled with holiday banter, music and fun.

Throughout the month of December, area choirs and a holiday marketplace with area artisans will also be on hand to make your visit more enjoyable. Food and drink are available for purchase.

Enjoy the fire pit and making of s’mores and much more.

Promotions Announced

Santa – you are welcome to take your photo with him at no charge.

Other activities include making a holiday craft, enjoying s’mores around the fire pit and much more. Local craft and artisans will be on hand on the weekends so come prepared to do your Christmas shopping. Food trucks will have food and drinks for sale.

November 24-26 – Begin your holiday shopping Thanksgiving weekend at the Holiday Market. Local vendors and artists will have plenty of holiday goodies to choose from. From stocking stuffers to those hard-to-find gift items, the market will have something for everyone. The market will be inside Kannapolis City Hall, 401 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. each day. Food and drinks will be on sale. Free admission.

December 9 - The Kannapolis Christmas Parade begins in downtown Kannapolis at 6 p.m. This special nighttime parade travels through the streets of downtown Kannapolis and usually lasts until 7:30 p.m. If you are interested in participating in the parade as a sponsor or a float entry, visit www.kannapolisnc.gov/ christmasparade.

Heather James has been promoted from Assistant Human Resources Director to the position of Director of Human Resources.

Heather has more than 13 years of local government experience in Human Resources, including working for the NC League of Municipalities (NCLM) where she consulted with municipalities across the state on human resources -related inquiries. Prior to working for NCLM, she worked for the Town of Davidson as their first Human Resources Director. Her local government career began with the Town of Oak Ridge as Town Clerk.

Loose Leaf Collection City of Kannapolis loose leaf collection will end March 18. After March 18, we request that you bag any loose leaves you have and place them at the curb for yard waste collection.

During the Loose-Leaf Season, there will not be loose leaf collection on the following holidays observed by the City: Veteran’s Day (Nov. 10), Thanksgiving (Nov. 23 and 24), Christmas (Dec. 22, 25 and 26), New Year’s Day (Jan. 1) and Martin Luther King Day (Jan. 15).

To find your loose-leaf collection schedule, visit kannapolisnc.gov/looseleaf, or download the free CARTology app in Apple and Google Play stores.

Chick-fil-A Supply Coming to Kannapolis

It’s our pleasure to welcome Chick-fil-A Supply to Kannapolis. Chick-fil-A Supply – a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chickfil-A, Inc. and distribution service provider of the popular chain’s restaurants – has announced its plans to open a new distribution center in Kannapolis.

The center will be located in Lakeshore Corporate Park in the Rowan County portion of Kannapolis. This $58.3-million initiative is set to generate 112 new jobs over the next five years, with 85 of those jobs materializing in the first two years.

Lakeshore Corporate Park, developed

by Fortius Capital Partners, stands on the property that was once the home to the former Kannapolis Intimidators baseball team. The new Chick-fil-A Supply distribution center will occupy a 126,000-square-foot building, one of three speculative buildings that Fortius has built on the site.

“The City of Kannapolis is excited to welcome Chick-fil-A Supply and their staff. With over 100 jobs, salaries above the county average and their substantial investment, the company will be a significant employer in our City and Rowan

County. They have selected a beautiful premier location, overlooking I-85 and Lake Fisher. It reflects the strong corporate presence for which they are known and is expected to make an immediate positive impact in our City,” said Kannapolis Mayor Darrell Hinnant. “We are very pleased that they have selected Kannapolis as their new distribution center locale and thus are helping us continue the revitalization momentum and healthy economic job growth we are experiencing.”

The company is set to launch the new facility in the third quarter of 2024. This facility will handle key operations, from warehousing critical restaurant supplies to ensuring timely deliveries and providing operational support encompassing customer service to administrative tasks.

Those keen on joining Chick-fil-A Supply’s team can explore opportunities at www.cfa-supply.com.

Environmental Tip As you prepare for Thanksgiving, please remember not to put fats, oils or greases (FOGs) down the drain.

The Kannapolis Fire Department welcomes eight new firefighters. Pictured (left to right): Brayden Griffith, Graham Abbuhl, Matthew Chunn, Deputy Fire Chief Kirk Beard, Garrett Credle, Fire Chief Tracy Winecoff, Cody Martin, Assistant Fire Chief Greg Summitt, Justin Ramsey, Joseph Collins and Avery Kendall.

THE CITY OF KANNAPOLIS 401 Laureate Way | Kannapolis, NC 28081 704.920.4444 www.kannapolisnc.gov

Calendar of Events

NOVEMBER 2023

Doing so can clog and damage pipes. Instead, pour FOGs into a container and throw them in the trash.

NOVEMBER 3 Mystery Dinner Theater | 6 p.m.

City Hall 10 Veterans Day Holiday (City Offices closed) 11 Run Kannapolis: Old Armor 5K for Heros | 9 a.m. |

Downtown Kannapolis 18 Annual Tree Lighting &

Fireworks | 6 p.m. | Village Park

Christmas Events Announced

K

annapolis Christmas returns this holiday season with events that have become treasured family traditions in the region. The official kick-off will be the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony & Celebration of Lights at 6 p.m., Saturday, November 18. The Celebration of Lights will then run through December 30 and The Kannapolis Christmas Parade returns on December 9.

23-24 Thanksgiving Holiday (City Offices closed)

The Celebration of Lights includes thousands of twinkling lights in dozens of displays throughout Village Park. Adults and children are welcome to ride the Winterland Express, a g-24 scale replica CP Huntington engine, and count down the 12 Days of Christmas as you view unique holiday light displays.

Manufactured in Italy, the Village Park Double Decker Carousel features 1,800 lights, Brazilian oak decking, and charming hand-painted Venetian murals that you can ride as you get into the spirit of the holidays.

DECEMBER 1-30 Winterland Express & Celebration of Lights 6 p.m. | Village Park (closed 24th and 25th)

Again, this year, kids of all ages will be able to visit Santa and have their photo made.

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Follow the City on Facebook (facebook.com/cityofkannapolis), Instagram @KannapolisNC, LinkedIn (linkedin.com/company/cityofkannapolis), Nextdoor (nextdoor.com/Kannapolisnc.gov) and Twitter @Kannapolis for regular updates and more ideas for fun.

18-30 Winterland Express & Celebration of Lights | 6 p.m.

Village Park (closed 23rd)

24-26 Holiday Market 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. | Laureate Center

9 Christmas Parade | 6 p.m.

Downtown Kannapolis

24-25 Christmas Holiday (City Offices closed) Free Admission. No pets or smoking, please.

Concessions and food trucks available at concerts and movies.

More at kannapolisnc.gov.