City of Albemarle

“Albemarle offers opportunity, affordability, and space to grow, making it an ideal place to find a forever home, or start a business, while surrounded by natural beauty.” –Business View Magazine Our City is once again featured in Business View Magazine! The article highlights the positive transformation happening throughout the community spurred by projects such as the Pfieffer University Health Sciences Center, The Albemarle Business Center, and Downtown Catalyst Grant Program. It also notes the success of local businesses choosing to expand operations, such as Quality Enclosures bringing 36 new jobs with a $1.5 million investment. Albemarle Paper is also expanding, doubling its warehouse footprint. The progress we’re seeing directly aligns with the City’s Strategic Plan goal of Community & Economic Growth Opportunities – working to facilitate economic opportunities in order to benefit all residents and businesses. Read full story here: https://lnkd.in/eYjD8Jtm

🎉 Proud moments for our city at the Centralina Regional Council Region of Excellence Awards! 🏆 The City of Albemarle government received honors in three categories! 💡 Local Government Innovation: Awarded to governments making optimal use of resources while being innovative and bringing value to their communities. Albemarle’s Strategic Plan was developed to maximize city operations and resources while delivering the best value to residents. The plan represents an innovative approach to integrating organizational and financial planning processes. 🏅 Cross-Community Collaboration – Awarded for demonstrating the value of partnerships across communities to achieve better outcomes for their residents. Albemarle Parks and Recreation partnered with Stanly County Schools for the Project Next program. The goal of the program was to support and encourage the well-being and academic enrichment of Albemarle Middle School students. Project Next Step provided science, technology, engineering, arts and math learning experiences as well as field trips to colleges/universities and community attractions for students to see the possibilities for their lives. 🏅 James D. Prosser Excellence in Government Leadership Award: Michael Ferris (Retired City Manager, Albemarle) Awarded to an individual who exemplifies and promotes excellence in government, outstanding leadership, and high ethical standards. Retired City Manager Michael Ferris exemplified these qualities throughout nearly 30 years of service to the City of Albemarle. His career is a testament to creative problem-solving, visionary leadership, and a deep commitment to ethical standards, leaving a lasting impact on both the community and the organization he led. We’re proud of our teams and their dedication to striving for excellence in our community. Read more about the Centralina Region of Excellence awards here: https://lnkd.in/e2DSFhNG

“Albemarle offers opportunity, affordability, and space to grow, making it an ideal place to find a forever home, or start a business, while surrounded by natural beauty.” –Business View Magazine Our City is once again featured in Business View Magazine! The article highlights the positive transformation happening throughout the community spurred by projects such as the Pfieffer University Health Sciences Center, The Albemarle Business Center, and Downtown Catalyst Grant Program. It also notes the success of local businesses choosing to expand operations, such as Quality Enclosures bringing 36 new jobs with a $1.5 million investment. Albemarle Paper is also expanding, doubling its warehouse footprint. The progress we’re seeing directly aligns with the City’s Strategic Plan goal of Community & Economic Growth Opportunities – working to facilitate economic opportunities in order to benefit all residents and businesses. Read full story here: https://lnkd.in/eYjD8Jtm

We’re #hiring a new Chief of Police in Albemarle, North Carolina. Apply today or share this post with your network.

Applications are now open for the City of Albemarle’s Downtown Catalyst Grant Program! This is a great opportunity for businesses in the downtown Municipal Service District (MSD) to receive up to $50,000 in grant funds for facade and building stabilization improvements, as well as internal upgrades like furniture, fixtures, and equipment. 📣 Testimonial Spotlight: "Second Street Sundries was pleased to have been a recent recipient of a catalyst grant through the City of Albemarle. The grant allowed us to renovate an outdoor space, increasing seating capacity, making the area more pet- and family-friendly, and adding features like lighting and electrical outlets for community activities." – Lori Ivey, Development Coordinator for GHA Autism Supports (Non-Profit Owner of Second Street Sundries) 🗓️ Deadline to apply: November 12 – don’t miss out! Learn more about the grant procedures and what you’ll need to prepare your application here: https://lnkd.in/e_nVxjEc

We're thrilled to announce that the City of Albemarle has once again been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. This marks the seventh consecutive year for this recognition. The City’s annual comprehensive financial report was judged by an impartial panel from the Government Finance Officers Association. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting. We thank all members of our organization, especially our Finance Department staff, for their work in helping us earn this honor again. Learn more about the award and the annual comprehensive financial report here: https://lnkd.in/e99h_BmW If you're looking to join an award winning team, we're hiring! Apply now for Assistant Finance Director: https://lnkd.in/ehxEpuQM

We're asking our community to help us shape the future of Albemarle Parks and Recreation! 🌳 We'll have a public input table on Thursday, October 24, during the Downtown Trick or Treat event 🎃 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. in front of City Hall. We’re developing a Parks and Recreation Master Plan, a long-term strategic guide for managing and improving our parks, green spaces, and recreational programs. This plan will help us prioritize what’s important to the community—whether it’s upgrading existing parks, adding new facilities, or expanding programs. In addition to the public input table at the Downtown Trick or Treat event, a scientific sample of residents will be receiving a survey in the mail. 📬 This survey is designed to gather even more detailed feedback, ensuring we plan based on both data and community input.

It was a perfect night for Community Night Out! 🎉 From bounce houses to fire truck rides, fun games and valuable resources from local organizations, it was a great night of building connections and strengthening our community. Special thanks to Safe Kids Stanly County for their help once again in organizing this event.

As we celebrate Public Power Week, one of the values of Public Power is putting people first. A prime example is the practice of mutual aid. Recently, our Electric Division crews answered the call to help the City of Morganton recover from Hurricane Helene, replacing utility poles, repairing lines, and restoring power. Just a couple of years ago, Albemarle benefited from the same mutual aid when storms hit our city. This network of support ensures that when disaster strikes, public power line workers are ready to help each other and keep the lights on, both here at home and beyond. #publicpower #publicpowerweek ElectriCities of NC

Why Controlled Growth is Key for a City’s Future. On this episode of All About Albemarle the City’s Planning and Development Director, Kevin Robinson explains why managed growth is essential to meet new service demands and keep costs down. By encouraging targeted development, we can ensure our city evolves in a smart, thoughtful way. Listen to the full conversation at https://lnkd.in/gfCRDzXn