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Less than a year after making its Charlotte debut in South Park, a French-Asian bakery is opening its second location in Pineville.

Tous les Jours opened Friday inside Super G Mart at 10500 Centrum Parkway. In May, franchise owner Chulho Chang of Charlotte, who grew up in South Korea, opened the first bakery and cafe at 4625 Piedmont Row Drive in Charlotte.

Tous les Jours is known for breads, pastries and signature Cloud Cake — a fluffy whipped cream and sponge cake concoction.

While the 3,500-square-foot, two-floor South Park has cafe seating and a bigger focus on pastries, the new 1,200-square-foot bakery is to-go and will have a larger selection of Asian breads, Chang said.

Baking will be done on-site, Chang said. Each location has four bakers, three cake makers and about seven part-time employees. Bakery hours are 10 a.m.-9 p.m. daily.

Tous les Jours, a California-based bakery founded in 2004, has 70 stores in the U.S. and over 1,650 worldwide, according to the company’s website. One other North Carolina store is in Cary.

Tous les Jours is the first tenant to open at the family-owned Super G Mart international grocery store that opened in December.

It’s the third and largest Super G Mart at the 108,000 square foot, with plans to include a food hall, 2,800-square-foot full-service restaurant, retail and a community center.

The bakery opening is another step toward achieving the goal of becoming a cultural hub, Peter Han, company vice president of business development, said.

“Seeing the excitement from the community reassures we’re headed in the right direction,” Han said.

Han expects the bakery could give morning weekday sales a boost too.

The food hall will have about 12 tenants and is expected to open by summer. Han said the locally-owned vendor openings have been delayed, mostly because of construction costs.

Once at least seven tenants are ready, the food hall will open, he said.

Super G Mart has two other locations in Greensboro and at 7323 E. Independence Blvd. in Charlotte. Both stores are about half the size of the Pineville location.

Super G Mart was founded in 2008, and the Han family took ownership of it four years later. Super G Mart CEO is Irene Han, Han’s mother, and his brother, Paul Han, is general manager.

Chang said he’s looking forward to being a part of community events at the supermarket, such as cooking classes.

He also has plans to open up to three more Tous les Jours locations in the region over several years, possibly north of Charlotte in Huntersville, Mooresville or Concord, and in South Carolina in the Fort Mill or Rock Hill areas.

Just 13 miles from Uptown is one of many small town downtowns near Charlotte. In historic downtown Pineville, you’ll not only find a tight-knit community, but you’ll also find locally owned shops, restaurants and more.

If you’re looking for a new way to spend a day, here are 5 things to do in Pineville for less than $50 a day:

Location: MJ Donuts, 325 S Polk St, Pineville, NC 28134

This quaint shop is a couple of minutes from Main Street in downtown Pineville. The earlier you arrive at MJ Donuts, the better — because once it runs out of your favorite doughnut, that’s it for the day. Don’t leave without trying the Boston Creme donut ($2.75). Pro tip: On a good day, the worker filling your order might throw in a few glazed doughnut holes for free.

Cost: $2.75+ tax and tip

Location: Christie’s on Main Antiques Mall, 318 Main St, Pineville, NC 28134

This gem, which opened in 2014, has an array of treasures for you to explore. While at Christie’s on Main Antiques Mall, indulge in window shopping as you search through antiques that are more than 100 years old. The shop is known for its vintage costume jewelry collection and has many other items, such as furniture, tea sets, records and more.

Cost: Free, unless something catches your eye.

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Editor’s note: Unwind Tea & Coffee has closed, and Waterbean Coffee will open in late October 2022.

Location: Unwind Tea & Coffee, 333 Main St, Pineville, NC 28134

The name says it all, right? Take a break, relax and unwind in the heart of Pineville while you enjoy a sandwich from Unwind Tea & Coffee’s midday menu. At Unwind, guests can choose coffee, tea and smoothies and breakfast and lunch options. Order the Green Goddess Panini, with avocado, goat cheese, tomato, spinach and housemade pesto ($9.95) and a small Iced Chai Latte ($3.25).

Cost: $13.20+ tax and tip

Location: Pineville Ice House, 400 Towne Centre Blvd, Pineville, NC 28134

Spend the afternoon getting active and having fun at Pineville Ice House. The ice house is home to a rink that’s comparable to NHL rinks. There’s also a pro shop, a restaurant and bar and more. Public skate admission includes rental skates and skating for the entire session ($15). Be sure to check the calendar to learn more about public skate options and details.

Cost: $15+ tax

Location: Margaux’s Wine, Pizza & Market, 316 Main St, Pineville, NC 28134

End your day of exploring Pineville with pizza at Margaux’s Wine, Pizza & Market outdoor seating area. The restaurant opened last year in Pineville and has been the go-to place in the area for St. Louis-style pizza. Other menu options include charcuterie and cheese boards, calzones, salad, sandwiches and more. You can also shop the market for a variety of seasonal items. Order the Margaux?s Southern Heat pizza — grilled chicken, buffalo sauce, house blend of cheeses, red onions, and jalapeños. It’s served with a side of ranch ($16.50).

Cost: $16.50+ tax and tip

Total cost for your day in downtown Pineville: $47.45 + tax and tip.

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This story was originally published August 10, 2022, 5:45 AM.

Margaux’s owner Kevin Devanney will host a grand opening at The Garrison: A Cocktail Bar & Restaurant on Friday, Sept. 30, in Pineville.

The two-story restaurant is housed in an endearing building that’s more than 100 years old. Along with dining room options on two levels, there is a full-service classic cocktail bar and indoor and outdoor seating. Upstairs also features a small bar and space for private events, comedy nights, live music and more.

The space was previously occupied by Global Restaurant & Bar, which moved from its original Ballantyne location of almost a decade to downtown Pineville in 2016. After 16 years in business, the restaurant closed in April.

“When [the previous owner] decided to move on, we had the vision to move next door and create another concept for Pineville,” Devanney told CharlotteFive over the summer.

Devanney opened Margaux’s Wine, Pizza & Market in Pineville in March 2021 to rave reviews from the community. Since inception, Margaux’s has offered an extensive collection of old world wines, St. Louis-style pizza and unique market items.

“Margaux’s is fantastic. It has wine, beer and pizza,” Devanney said. “We feel like Pineville needed a little bit more, so really knowing that Pineville needed more of a full-service restaurant drove me to purchase the building next door and establish a restaurant.”

While these three aspects have become synonymous with Margaux’s, it’s the experience, the homey feel and overall atmosphere that keeps people coming back.

Devanney’s hope is that the same vibe will carry over next door to The Garrison, which has a name with a meaning that’s twofold. The garrison and a garrison is a fortress for an army, a military base for a gathering of a military, so it’s a strong name, Devanney said. It’s also the name of the pub in Birmingham, England that the Netflix show “Peaky Blinders” takes after.

The Garrison is not an Irish pub or an Irish bar, however. It is, very distinctly, a restaurant owned by an Irish man.

Instead of an Irish pub experience, guests will dine in a casual atmosphere — with a little bling from the chandeliers — and enjoy handcrafted food, live music and more.

“I want people to be able to come in three days a week,” he said. “They come in and sit at the bar one evening to have some chicken wings. The next day, they come in with their kids to have sandwiches. Then, Friday night they come back and have a ribeye.”

The Garrison has a diversified menu of items that will highlight the state’s purveyors and farmers and utilize local ingredients. Guests can expect innovative and specialty dishes from the mind of chef Logan Wright — former executive chef at The Club at Longview.

“We really are going to try to be a little bit of everything because Pineville and the surrounding communities need a really comfortable place to go, that they can get a burger and fries, chicken wings or a filet,” Devanney said. “We want to be able to do that here.”

Signature dinner items:

Other menu items:

“We’re not going to put a big twist on anything,” he said. “We’re not going to try to go over the top with seasonings and recipes. We want basic good food, but at the same time we want to create an atmosphere where people feel like they’re welcomed.”

The space is also the home to Pineville’s first cocktail bar. It features a 20-drink cocktail menu that draws inspiration from around the world.

The historic downtown Pineville that visitors experience today differs from what it was 15 years ago when Devanney decided to bring his travel business to town. As a travel industry veteran, he specializes in hospitality and is a visionary when it comes to transforming old buildings, renovating them — while keeping some of the historic charm — and making them new.

Devanney owns five buildings in the area and has renovated those five buildings. “Pineville is one of the most up-and-coming communities really in all of Charlotte,” Devanney said.

As Pineville experiences growth, garnering more residents has the potential to subsequently further the growth of local small businesses.

“We’re growing — There’s a lot of residences coming down here, a lot of building taking place in Pineville,” he said, citing upcoming construction on an apartment complex behind the building. “What we see now and the growth that we’ve seen so far has been great, but what’s about to take place is even greater. We’re really excited about that.”

With the addition of Margaux’s and now The Garrison, downtown Pineville has a different vibe these days. “I think people look to me and look to this side of the street and really are kind of in awe of what it’s become from 15 years ago to what it is now and not only because of what I’ve created because of what’s going on down here. Other businesses have come in and now other businesses are becoming successful,” Devanney said.

Location: 314 Main St., Pineville, NC 28134

Hours: Open Tuesday and Wednesday from 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Thursday through Saturday 11:30 a.m.-12 a.m., Sunday for brunch from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and closed on Monday.

Instagram: @thegarrisonnc

This story was originally published July 26, 2022, 6:10 AM.

Cvent Holding Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of private equity funds managed by Blackstone in a transaction valued at an enterprise value of approximately $4.6 billion. A wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority will be a significant minority investor alongside Blackstone as part of the transaction.

Cvent has approximately 22,000 customers globally in the hospitality, corporate, non-profit and higher education sectors as of Dec. 31. Since its founding in 1999, Cvent has helped manage more than 5 million events and lists over 302,000 hotels and venues as of Dec. 31, on the Cvent Supplier Network, an online platform with tools to search, negotiate and contract with hotels and venues for event space.

“We are excited to share this announcement and look forward to our next chapter alongside the Blackstone team,” Cvent Founder and CEO Reggie Aggarwal said in a statement. “As one of the world’s largest private equity firms, Blackstone brings deep expertise in the event and hospitality industry, and with their backing, we plan to continue to invest in our business and deliver the innovative solutions that meet our customers’ needs and power the meetings and events ecosystem.”

In connection with the transaction, Vista Equity Partners, an investment firm focused exclusively on enterprise software, data and technology-enabled businesses, and majority stockholder of Cvent, has agreed to invest a portion of its proceeds as non-convertible preferred stock in financing for the transaction.

“Since Vista first invested, Cvent has undertaken considerable business transformation and has been a testament to how we partner with founders like Reggie to help their businesses scale and thrive,” said Monti Saroya, chairman of the Cvent board of directors, co-head of the Vista Flagship Fund and senior managing drector. “The newly digitized events landscape, coupled with Cvent’s strong existing customer base and commitment to innovation, has provided a new growth vector in a post-COVID world. We look forward to seeing the company continue to execute on the opportunities ahead of it.”

Following the recommendation of a special committee composed entirely of independent and disinterested directors, the Cvent board of directors unanimously approved the merger agreement. The transaction is expected to close mid-year 2023, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including receipt of approval by Cvent’s stockholders and required regulatory approvals. Upon completion of the transaction, Cvent’s common stock will no longer be publicly listed, and Cvent will become a privately held company.

Blackstone has received a fully committed $1 billion credit facility as part of the financing of this transaction.

Qatalyst Partners is acting as financial advisor to Cvent, and Kirkland & Ellis LLP is acting as legal counsel to Cvent. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC is acting as financial advisor to the Special Committee, and Goodwin Procter LLP is acting as legal counsel to the Special Committee. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is acting as legal counsel to Blackstone, and Evercore, Morgan Stanley & Co. and UBS are acting as financial advisors to Blackstone.

The Mecklenburg County Office of Economic Development has partnered with Elnik Systems, the only furnace supplier that is focused on the debind/sinter technology for Metal Injection Molding (MIM), to announce the company's plan to build a new, state of the art industrial facility in Pineville.

Elnik Systems is leasing 52,417 square feet in a 202,000 square foot facility that will will house world-class production equipment and serve as a training site, bringing 55 new jobs to the area with an average salary of $63,636. Elnik officials cited Mecklenburg County's excellent quality of life and access to a high-quality labor market as major factors in the company's decision.

Elnik Systems is a family-owned business established in Germany in 1969. In 1999, Elnik moved operations to New Jersey and began to standardize its MIM furnace line. The move to Pineville will allow Elnik to expand production and continue the manufacturing of the most advanced MIM furnaces and debinding ovens in the world for one-step debinding and sintering processes. The company will support area STEM programs, technical schools and universities by offering process engineering and metallurgy training and education.

"We see Mecklenburg County as a place where our business will benefit from locating in a business-friendly environment with a skilled labor force," said Elnik Systems president Stefan Joens. "We are positioning the company for strong growth and the right location is a major part of that strategy."

"Keeping Mecklenburg County's economy heathy depends on our ability to attract and support companies large and small," said Mecklenburg County Commission Chairman George Dunlap. "We welcome Elnik Systems to our corporate community, and we look forward to helping them build a strong future here while providing jobs to our citizens."

This project was a collaborative effort between Mecklenburg County and the City of Pineville. Construction is under construction with an opening slated for early this summer.

Office of Economic Development The mission of the Mecklenburg County Office of Economic Development is to provide resources to the business community with the purpose of attracting, retaining, and expanding employment opportunities for County residents. We strive to stimulate the local economy and expand the local sales and property tax base, while maintaining a positive balance between growth, social equity and the economy.