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1352
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The Winston-Salem-based doughnut manufacturer is thriving and, according to company president Scott A. Livengood, is prepared to expand its retail business nationally, perhaps in time even internationally.
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While other banks nationwide were suffering from the sluggish economy in 1992, North Carolina banks increased their earnings and extended their reach in and beyond the state by acquiring the assets and deposits of savings and loans and merging with smaller institutions.
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2663
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Small community banks continue to compete favorably with superregional and major banks. For example, seven small banks began operations in 1995, more than in any other state.
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2307
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Such factors as an economic development policy, a good labor pool, quality medical care, and commitment to public education make Wilkes County attractive to businesses. The widening of Highway 421 and laying of natural gas pipelines add to its appeal.
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1234
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A growing economy is helping the commercial real estate market in North Carolina bounce back.
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6.Pepsi to Bring 1,000 Jobs to Triad by Whittington, Dennis North Carolina Vol. 51 Issue 4, Apr 1993
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1021
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Pepsi-Cola Co. is moving its customer service and other operations into the former RJR Nabisco headquarters in Winston-Salem. Wake Forest University is the present owner of the facility.
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2245
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Such North Carolina banks as Wachovia, NationsBank, and First Union are successfully garnering a significant market share of the credit card industry.
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1063
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Brent Kincaid worked his way to the top of Broyhill Furniture Industries. The president and CEO is now preparing his company to face the global market, which is the future of the industry.
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913
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Jim Hunt, North Carolina Governor-elect, was successful in convincing big business to support him in the 1992 election.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 13 Issue 1, Jan 1993,
p25-34, por
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2089
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Banks merge either to avoid or to be ready for a takeover by a larger bank. The recent BB&T-Southern National merger has some in the banking business wondering if this is a prelude to a takeover by an out-of-state bank seeking a base in the state.
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1277
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The furniture industry in North Carolina aims to sell sofas and bedroom suites as other industries sell their products: by using marketing techniques to promote brand awareness.
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1278
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This special regional profile supplement focuses on the Piedmont Triad, the metropolitan area of Greensboro, High Point, and Winston-Salem.
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2308
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The North Wilkesboro Motor Speedway is a keystone in Wilkes County's growing tourism business. Other activities that attract tourists include bluegrass performances, bicycle racing, the Brushy Mountain Apple Festival and Stone Mountain State Park.
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1072
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Bladen County officials, especially Paul Butler, director of the Bladen County Industrial Development Commission, have had success luring business and industry to the county. Agribusiness and tourism are the main economic stimulants for the county, and the main catalysts for its growth.
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1020
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Traditionally rural counties surrounding the state's metro regions are attracting businesses seeking cheaper land, a ready work force, and less local bureaucracy.
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