Record #:

7445

Author(s):

Brown, Kathy

Abstract:

After starting two successful companies, Brenda Simpson of Concord hit upon another idea in 2003. One of her companies, Making Connections, had peaked in 1999, with revenues around $3.5 million, but went out of business in 2004. Her new business centered around motorcycles. There are around 500 bike shows and rallies staged each year in the United States. Simpson staged one in Concord the past two years. The show has been named one of the country's best bike shows by the annual Biker's Atlas.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 25 Issue 11, Nov 2005, p27-28, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Trade shows--Concord; Simpson, Brenda; Motorcycles

Record #:

4028

Author(s):

Brown, Kathy

Abstract:

With the jobless rate so low, the competition among companies for good workers is keen. Getting workers is only half the battle; keeping them requires good benefits. Beyond the basics, employee wants include flexible schedules, fitness centers, health clinics, on-site child care, and tuition reimbursement.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 19 Issue 2, Feb 1999, p22-29, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Employee fringe benefits