Articles in regional publications that pertain to a wide range of North Carolina-related topics.
Search Results
6 results
for "Caldwell County--Economic conditions"
Currently viewing results 1 - 6
|
PAGE
OF 1
|
Record #:
38174
Author(s):
Abstract:
The town’s prosperity rests to an extent on an industry part of its foundation since the late 1800s: furniture. Attesting its enduring importance is furniture companies such as Hickory Furniture Mart and individuals such as Alex Shuford III, whose great grandfather founded Century Furniture. Filling the occupational gap left by furniture companies outsourced include industries such as transportation, which have helped to recuperate the economy. From this, city leaders are hopeful that younger generations such Millennials will continue to live and work in Hickory.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
2435
Author(s):
Abstract:
Caldwell County employs 43% of the state's furniture industry workforce. To keep the economy growing into the next century, community leaders encourage diversification into industries like freight, fiber optics, chemicals, and tourism.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
13022
Author(s):
Abstract:
Caldwell County and the city of Lenoir are featured in this month's We the People of North Carolina magazine Community Profile.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
24248
Author(s):
Abstract:
John Forlines is chairman and CEO of Bank of Granite and at 83, still is not ready to step down and turn the company over to his 67-year-old successor. This article discusses his experiences in the business and his arguments for not stepping down.
Source:
Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 21 Issue 4, April 2001,
p22-27, il
Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Record #:
36266
Author(s):
Abstract:
Included in plans to economically and occupationally improve Western North Carolina were newer industries such as craft brewing, as well as mainstays agriculture, tourism, and higher education. Collaboratively, these ventures promised to improve the quality of life in towns ranging from Asheville to Sylva, from counties such as Caldwell and Henderson.
Source:
Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 37 Issue 7, July 2017,
p78-80, 82, 84, 86, 88, 90-91
Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Asheville Tourists; Asheville Industries (Asheville); Tourism; Agriculture; Higher education; Caldwell County--Economic conditions; Henderson County--Economic conditions; Henderson County--Industry; Rutherford County--Economic conditions; Buncombe County--Economic conditions; Buncombe County--Industry; Cherokee County; Graham County--Industry; Haywood County--Economic conditions; Haywood County--Industry; Jackson County--Industry; Macon County--Economic conditions; Madison County--Economic conditions; Swain County--Economic conditions; Transylvania County--Industry; North Carolina State University; Appalachian State University
Record #:
13203
Author(s):
Abstract:
Formed in 1841 from parts of Burke and Wilkes Counties, Caldwell County is one of the leading furniture producing regions. Historically known for various forms of industrial production as well as agriculture, Caldwell is a locally referred to as, \"The Happy Valley.\"
Source:
Subject(s):
Full Text: