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31135
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For 1962, 307 expansions of existing industries and 150 new plants were announced in North Carolina. New and expanded industries in the state resulted in a combined capital investment of $192,638,000, employment of more than 20,600 people, and a payroll of over $66 million.
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30554
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In recent years, competition among states and local communities to attract new industry to their areas has increased and taken on new major methods. Aiding businesses in locating to their areas, states and local entities use property tax exemptions, industrial bond issues, and quasi-public development corporations. However, some businesses, like General Electric which operates out of North Carolina, look for business climate, competitive costs and community loyalty rather than tax favors.
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15898
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As the industrial base of Southeastern states increases toward new, high-tech businesses, so too does the need for awareness of the potential impacts on the associated communities. This article examines the impacts to local labor, occupational health, employment stability, and energy use.
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Carolina Planning (NoCar HT 393 N8 C29x), Vol. 11 Issue 2, Winter 1985, p29-39, bibl, f
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34931
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North Carolina has several different factories all over the state, ranging from yarn production to school bus manufacturing to boat building. This photo essay showcases the industries that call North Carolina home and product development from start to finish.
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17634
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Dennis versus Raleigh was a court case concerning the appropriations of public funds for industrial improvements in cities and counties. Specifically the city of Raleigh addressed how money should be allotted to advertisements for the promotion of industrial development. Previous statutes are also explained to clarify the issue of taxation and public funds and voters' rights on this issue.
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Popular Government (NoCar JK 4101 P6), Vol. 27 Issue 8, May 1961, p1-4, 14, il
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15902
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The changing economic climate of China places challenges on the development of the urban fringe. Planners must balance China's desire for increased industrial growth with the political goals of Chinese cities to maintain self-sufficient agriculture.
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Carolina Planning (NoCar HT 393 N8 C29x), Vol. 14 Issue 1, Spring 1988, p15-22, map, f
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32546
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Governor James B. Hunt, Jr., addressed the North Carolina Citizen’s Association on March 18. In his speech, which is presented in this article, Hunt discusses North Carolina’s economic and industrial development goals and how to reach them.
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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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32171
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The North Carolina Division of Commerce and Industry has an effective program, but greater participation is needed from communities, counties and local organizations. Herman Anderson, president of the North Carolina Industrial Developers Association, discusses setting up industrial development programs in rural communities and offers examples of successes in Lenoir County.
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Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 3 Issue 10, Oct 1971, p8-9, por
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30687
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The destiny of North Carolina's industrial development rests on the civic and business leaderships throughout the state's municipalities. Cities and towns need to meet and cooperatively deal with the complex problems of the rapidly changing agricultural, commercial, and manufacturing patterns developing across the country and the state.
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30572
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With both investments and jobs, industrial development in North Carolina for 1955 surpassed all previous years in the state. With 329 new plants and expansions, the total investment for the years amounted to $115,320,000, led by the Piedmont region of the state. Although industry is diversified in the state, electric companies led the charge in development for the year.
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30766
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During the first six months of 1957, investments in new industrial plants in North Carolina almost doubled from the corresponding period in 1956. investments in the first half of the year totaled over $58,000,000 in 94 new plants.
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30932
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Industrial expansion in North Carolina from 1953-1958 amounted to over $740 million in investments. 1957 marked the highest year of investments in new plants and expansions of existing assets with over $191 million. Additionally, over 95000 new jobs resulted in a $256 million payroll.
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30459
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Investments over $112 million, new jobs over 17,000 and a payroll of over $40 million were brought to North Carolina in 1954 thanks to industrial development. One hundred and thirty one new industries were created and numerous expansions of existing industries occurred during 1954, including electric utilities, textiles, food products, and lumber.
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30837
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New heights have been reached in North Carolina's efforts to strengthen and diversify the state's industrial development. In 1958, over $253,000,000 were invested for new and expanded facilities, with large increases also in employment and payroll. Investment and expansion also led to major projects in food products and textiles.
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