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Davidson County is featured in this month's NC Magazine community focus.
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29813
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In the face of proposed sweeping changes to health care in the United States, North Carolina's health care leaders discuss reform. CEOs, doctors, and researchers in the state's health care sector discuss what elements of change might affect North Carolinians, how North Carolina's organizations are prepared to handle changes, and how proposed changes are different to those of previous administrations.
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The Regional Development Institute at East Carolina University is a front door to the university for assistance to federal, local, state, non-profit organizations, and businesses in eastern North Carolina. The Institute develops relationship with companies and communities, while utilizing faculty research, to provide business and technology development.
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From primary education to college-level training, Iredell County, North Carolina's public education is unrivaled. Cutting-edge initiatives like digital conversion in the classrooms, organizational innovation, performance excellent, and economic development, Mooresville Graded School District, Iredell-Statesville Schools, and Mitchell Community College are receiving accolades.
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When North Carolina's officials need help with improving education procedures and standards, they often turn to the state's employers for guidance. North Carolina collaborates with champions of education like Albert Eckel, Chairman of the North Carolina Business Committee for Education; Dr. William Friday, president emeritus of University of North Carolina; Tony Habit, president of North Carolina New Schools Project; Linda Harrell, president and CEO of Communities in Schools of North Carolina; Governor Jim Hunt, four-term governor of North Carolina; and Howard Lee, executive director of the North Carolina Education Cabinet.
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NC MAGAZINE profiles eight individuals in its annual Exceptional Women Leaders series whose work and decisions have an impact on North Carolina. They are Bev Perdue, Governor of North Carolina; Karen Albritton, president of Capstrat; Rosemary DePaolo, Chancellor, UNC-Wilmington; Nadine Hall, VP of Activewear, Hanesbrands; Carol Hevey, Executive VP, Time Warner Cable Carolinas Region; Elyse Cochran, President County Chamber of Commerce; Brenda Mills, Project Manager, City of Asheville; and Kim Saunders, President and CEO, Mechanics & Farmers Bank.
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In fields as varied as education, government, commerce, and retail, female leaders in North Carolina are passionate, determined, and proud. Exceptional women leaders in the state include Bev Perdue--Governor of North Carolina; Karen Albritton--President, Capstrat, a Raleigh-based strategic communication firm; Rosemary DePaola--Chancellor of University of North Carolina at Wilmington; Nadine Hall--Vice President of Activewear and Hanesbrands; Carol Hevey--Exective Vice President of Time Warner Cable, Carolinas Region; Elyse Cochran--President, Gaston County Chamber of Commerce; Brenda Mills--Project Manager, City of Asheville; and Kim Saunders--President and CEO, Mechanics and Farmers Bank.
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Several programs across North Carolina work to train youth in handling money. From kindergarten to high school, The north Carolina Bankers Association, NC Council on Economic Education, the North Carolina Jump-Start Coalition, Communities in Schools of North Carolina, and other local programs show children to use money properly and provide skills to last a lifetime.
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Greenville and the surrounding Pitt County, North Carolina area has plans in place to keep the local economy moving steadily. But their vision is to be a leader in the state, especially in the East, where collaborations strengthen economic development.
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Gaston College is experiencing an upward trend in the number of students, the number of programs, and the quality of faculty and resources. One of the newest endeavors is an emphasis on biotechnology and industrial engineering. Programs in these areas are providing specialized curriculum and developing partnerships with regional companies.
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Gaston County is profiled in this special community focus supplement. Among the topics discussed are economic development; the towns of Gastonia, Belmont, McAdenville, and Mount Holly; industrial base; and attractions like Crowder's Mountain, Schiele Museum, and the U.S. National Whitewater Center.
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The industrial base of Gaston County, North Carolina is going through a change. Long gone are the days when employment was centered solely around textile plants. Today, industrial development in Gaston County includes fresh vegetables, lithium mining, gypsum, and technology development.
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A venture that has been in deliberation for more than 3 yeas is finally making headway. In collaboration between economic development and academia, the Gateway University Research Park is taking shape. Spearheaded by North Carolina A&T State University and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, the park is intended for research and economic development.
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Leaders and planners of Greenville and Pitt County believe the area has it all. As an educational and health care hub, services and choices for the surrounding communities are what one would expect from a large urban area. From shopping and entertainment to jobs, Greenville manages to provide for all but still have the down-home atmosphere of an eastern North Carolina town.
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From its initial idea in 1989, attendance has grown along with the plants at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden in Belmont, North Carolina. The 450 acres along Lake Wylie, the idea of retired textile executive Daniel Stowe, is bringing horticulture education to the public.
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