Business Briefs (03/28/25): Bobby's Burgers adds items

Bobby’s Burgers By Bobby Flay offers new items

CHARLOTTE – Bobby’s Burgers By Bobby Flay has released its first-ever limited-time menu offerings. 

The Buffalo Burger features Certified Angus Beef, blue cheese, hot sauce, ranch and fresh watercress. Guests have the option to substitute a grilled chicken breast to experience the classic take on buffalo flavors.

The Dulce de Leche Milkshake is made with a custard base mixed with dulce de leche, topped with house-made whipped cream and a drizzle of sweet dulce de leche syrup.

On the web: bobbysburgers.com 

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams rolls out spring flavors

CHARLOTTE – Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams has launched its Spring Collection.

The collection draws inspiration from historic pleasure gardens.

The following flavors can be found in Jeni’s Scoop Shops around Charlotte

• Raspberry Rhubarb Delight: Raspberry-rhubarb jam ribboned through coriander sweet cream.

• Citrus Glazed Pound Cake: Yuzu ice cream with vanilla pound cake and a lemon icing glaze.

• Tropical Bloom: Citrusy mandarin, kiwi and passion fruit.

QuikTrip observes National Safe Place Week

CHARLOTTE – QuikTrip celebrated National Safe Place Week from March 17 to 23 alongside its Charlotte Safe Place partner agency, The Relatives.

Safe Place is a national youth outreach program for young people who need immediate help and safety. Safe Place locations, such as QuikTrip stores and libraries, fire stations and community centers, offer immediate protection and support to young people in crisis. Any youth in need can walk into a Safe Place location, ask for assistance, and be connected to a local youth service agency – like The Relatives – for support. 

QuikTrip has partnered with The Relatives as its official Safe Place agency in Charlotte since 1988.

Resident gets big gig at Nationwide Mortgage Bankers

MELVILLE, NY – Nationwide Mortgage Bankers Inc. has named Charlotte resident Michael Brennan its new president of sales and operations.

Brennan will oversee sales and operations for the 500-employee company, which has 29 offices and is licensed in 47 states. He will help spearhead NMB’s Affinity Platform, which adds financial wellness benefits through partnerships with organizations across the U.S.

Brennan was previously the president of Movement Mortgage, a South Carolina-based lender where he started as a Northeast regional director in 2015. After becoming president of Movement Mortgage in 2021, Brennan accelerated the company’s national expansion through recruiting and acquisition, helping it grow to 5,600 employees with an annual loan volume of $33 billion.

Poettker Construction earns contractor awards

CHARLOTTE – Poettker Construction earned the No. 109 spot on the Associated Builders and Contractors’ 2025 Top Performers List as well as seventh Top Retail Contractor in the country. 

The list recognizes safety, quality, merit, project excellence and special designations ranked by the number of hours worked.

As an ABC Top Performer, Poettker Construction earned ABC’s Accredited Quality Contractor credential. 

The association also recognized Poettker Construction with the ABC National Safety Excellence Award.

Charlotte Area Chamber Happenings

CHARLOTTE – The Charlotte Area Chamber of Commerce will offer the following events: 

• The Young Professionals Group gets to know each other through speed networking from 8:30 to 10 a.m. March 28 at Game Show Battle Rooms, 14815 Ballantyne Village, suite 200. The event costs $15 for members and $25 for others. Register in advance. 

• The chamber hosts its Business Expo, which features networking and exhibitor tables, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 2 at Bojangles Coliseum, 2700 E. Independence Blvd., Charlotte. Register in advance. 

• Jakob Brost, of John G. Ullman & Associates, and Eleanore Wood, of Structura Financial Partners, talk about wealth and financial security during the chamber’s Young Professionals group meeting from 5 to 6:30 p.m. April 7 at ECPI University, 4800 Airport Center Pkwy., Charlotte. Register in advance. Members pay $15. Others pay $25. 

Visit charlotteareachamber.com to learn more about the chamber and its events.

Matthews Area Chamber happenings

MATTHEWS – The Matthews Area Chamber of Commerce will host the following events: 

• The Young Professionals group holds a Meet & Mingle event from 5 to 7 p.m. April 3 at Carolina Beer Temple, 215 N. Ames St., Matthews. Register in advance. Guests of members pay $10.

• The chamber’s Women in Business group networks during a book swap for members from 5 to 7 p.m. April 8 at Cellar & Ale, 131 Matthews Station St., Matthews. Register in advance. Guests of members pay $10.

Visit matthewschamber.org to learn more about the chamber and its events.

Mint Hill Chamber happenings

MINT HILL – The Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce will hold the following events: 

• Members mingle during Coffee Connections from 8 to 9 a.m. April 4 at Dermatology Care of Charlotte 11304 Hawthorne Drive, Mint Hill. Register in advance. 

• The chamber raises money for its education programming during a Casino Night fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. April 4 at Pine Lake Country Club, 5504 Lebanon Road, Charlotte. Register in advance. General admission costs $50. 

• Greg Price, of Core Technology Solutions, speaks at the chamber’s monthly member luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 8 at Olde Sycamore Golf Plantation, 7500 Olde Sycamore Drive, Mint Hill. Members pay $18 for lunch. Others pay $24.

Visit minthillchamberofcommerce.com to learn more about the chamber and its events.

Pineville NC Chamber happenings

PINEVILLE – The Pineville NC Chamber of Commerce members will gather for networking in the days ahead.

• Members gather for 30 minutes of networking followed by a speaker during Coffee and Roundtable from 8 to 9:30 a.m. April 9 at Hilton Garden Inn, 425 Towne Centre Blvd., Pineville. Register in advance. 

Visit pinevillencchamber.com to learn more about the chamber and its events.

Union County Chamber happenings

MONROE – The Union County Chamber of Commerce will roll out the following events:

• The chamber holds its annual Golf Classic on April 3 at Rolling Hills Country Club in Monroe. The event is sold out. 

• Members celebrate the grand opening of Vera’s Kitchen’s second location from 11:30 a.m. to noon April 7 at 1951 Dickerson Blvd., Monroe. Register in advance. 

Visit unioncountycoc.com to learn more about the chamber and its events.