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An interesting feature of High Point's economic base is the large number of family-owned businesses, over 150, that have been successful for over half a century. Seventeen of them have been in business over 100 years. Blackwelder discusses one firm, Mirro Products, which has been in business 70 years.
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Through the 20th-century High Point was the undisputed Home Furnishing Capital of the World, and in the new century the industry remains strong in the area. This city of 90,000 is also attracting a number of high-tech companies, and is the home of High Point University. High Point is featured in this month's NORTH CAROLINA magazine's \"community profile.\"
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3.Diversifying Economy Propels High Point by Tuttle, Steve North Carolina Vol. 48 Issue 10, Oct 1990
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13021
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High Point, known as the World Furniture Capital, is featured in this month's We the People of North Carolina magazine Community Profile.
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In April and October every year, High Point is transformed from a modest city into the world's furniture exhibition center. Morris describes this event and highlights some points of interest in the city.
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High Point was honored with the Arthur D. Little Award for Management Excellence in Economic Development, given by the American Economic Development Council, for its innovative public/private approach to economic development.
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30836
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In 1958, High Point, North Carolina became home to sixteen new manufacturing and industrial firms. Investments for these firms totaled $960,000 and over $1 million for expansions, while construction totaled over $7.146 million. New industries represent 441 employees in the fields of car works, furniture, wire, TV products, hosiery, and books.
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High Point, North Carolina is in an upward swing when it comes to economic development. In 2006 and onwards, more than 2600 new jobs were created and region the number one are for attracting new industry.
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Furniture and hosiery still play an important part in High Point's economy, and today it is also the acknowledged furniture marketing center of the world. In 1951, the Chamber of Commerce expanded High Point's fame by adding the High Point Industrial Development Division, its purpose to survey existing industry to determine the needs for broadening the city's economy and attract new industries.
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The world's largest furniture marketplace happens twice a year in High Point. The furniture shows take place in High Point because that was once where the industry was centered. Now, the High Point market's future is in jeopardy and Las Vegas thinks it has the answer: building a new home for the market and leveraging its advantages in entertainment accommodations, restaurants, and glamour.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 26 Issue 6, June 2006,
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30946
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This article demonstrates ways in which Planners can redirect policy goals and visions toward a more equitable form of economic development. Three examples are given of ways planners are promoting living wage standards, job-centered training opportunities and legacy industries.
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High Point, North Carolina--the furniture and hosiery capital of the world--has experienced mass industrial growth since 1952. With increasing diversification, 34 new industries were brought to High Point, employing nearly 1500 new employees and providing a payroll of nearly $6 million.
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Furniture and hosiery have been the two biggest factors that have aided in the growth and development of High Point, North Carolina.
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12610
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We the People of North Carolina features High Point in this month's municipal profile.
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We the People of North Carolina
(NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 45 Issue 12, Dec 1987,
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