Focus Friday - Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, 8:30 a.m.: Focus On Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools: A Discussion With The Superintendent

Press release from the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce:

Published Tuesday, August 10, 2021 by Bill Russell

This month, the Lake Norman Chamber will continue with our monthly Focus Friday in a ZOOM Virtual Format only. It will take place Friday, August 20th from 8:30-9:30 am. Our speaker is Earnest Winston, superintendent for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Joining Winston is Rhonda Cheek who serves on the CMS Board representing District #1.

This past Friday (august 6, 2021), the Charlotte Mecklenburg School Board voted 8-1 to require face masks for all students, staff and volunteers in schools. Our session will discuss this as well as other issues surrounding Covid preparedness, education, and preparing our students to enter the workplace.

In addition to the education briefing, the Chamber will hear from Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center on a healthcare update.

Focus Friday is a public policy program of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce which examines community and legislative issues from multiple perspectives. While intended for Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce members and community leaders, guests are welcome by RSVP to the Chamber at 704-892-1922.

EVERYONE MUST REGISTER with Sylvia Spury at [email protected] or call 704-892-1922 and a Zoom link will be forwarded to you to join this outstanding presentation.

The program is presented by Novant Health - Huntersville Medical Center and sponsored by Business Today and WSIC 105.9 FM. Focus Friday is emceed by Public Policy Chair Jeff Tarte.

The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, with approximately 850 business members, represents the Huntersville, Davidson, Cornelius, and greater Lake Norman regional business community.

About our Speakers: Earnest Winston

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