Articles in regional publications that pertain to a wide range of North Carolina-related topics.
Search Results
24 results
for "Manufacturing industries"
Currently viewing results 1 - 15
|
PAGE
OF 2
|
Next |
Record #:
38216
Author(s):
Abstract:
The promise of better food through science was recognized in two initiatives promising to generate growth in jobs, markets for farmers, and manufacturing. One was the Plant Sciences Initiative, the other the Food Processing Innovation Center. Collectively, they promised to produce greater crop numbers, pioneer crop varieties, and lower farm animals’ feed expense. Collectively, they may also help to assure the supply of food needed to feed the world’s population, projected to be 9.6 billion by 2050.
Source:
Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 38 Issue 3, March 2018,
p31-32, 34
Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Record #:
36243
Author(s):
Abstract:
Proving the persistent presence of the manufacturing industry in the state’s economic development are eight experts. Questions related to manufacturing covered these topics: its current state, how it has changed, how it recruits and develops workers, what can help sustain it, how can federal initiatives help it, and how it will change over the next two decades. Their responses collectively indicate the important role community colleges play in its development, changes in business ethics, and need for ongoing technological advancements.
Source:
Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 37 Issue 3, March 2017,
p14-16, 18-20
Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Record #:
36255
Author(s):
Abstract:
The life sciences sector provides job growth for areas such as research, development, and manufacturing. It also fuels funding ventures such as business loans from the Biotech Center. Collectively, this data measures the economic and occupational impact this sector makes on North Carolina.
Source:
Subject(s):
Biological laboratories; Research Triangle Park; Research Triangle Park--Industries; Employment; Employment--Statistics; Research and development partnership; Manufacturing industries; Biotechnology; Biotech industries--North Carolina; Burlington--Industry; Asheville Industries (Asheville); Winston-Salem--Economic development
Record #:
36261
Author(s):
Abstract:
East Carolina University’s Pharmaceutical Service Center, also called PSC@ECU, promised a positive economic and occupational impact on the local community and state. Among the project’s goals to ensure this positive impact: educating students and workers for the highly regulated pharmaceutical development and manufacturing environments; enabling workers to be immediately productive in complex jobs requiring multi-disciplinary skills.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
39527
Author(s):
Abstract:
Counties like Nash and Edgecombe, historically agrarian, have been developing a strong manufacturing base in the past few decades. Generating economic and job growth for towns like Rocky Mount and Tarboro are industrial recruiters like Carolinas Gateway Partnership, companies like Tyson Foods, Inc., and projects like the Carolina Connector intermodal rail terminal.
Source:
Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 37 Issue 8, August 2017,
p90, 92, 94, 96, 98-101
Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Nash County--History; Nash County--Industry; Edgecombe County--History; Edgecombe County--Economic conditions; Rocky Mount--Industry; Tarboro--Industry; Carolinas Gateway Partnership (Edgecombe County); Manufacturing industries; Food processing companies; Economic development; Job creation--North Carolina; Nash Community College; Edgecombe Community College
Record #:
24796
Abstract:
Catawba County has long relied on manufacturing industries for its economy. Today, the county has turned to technology for its primary economic development, including the increase in data center properties. The county is home to an Apple data center and one of the world’s largest fiber-optic cable manufacturers, CommScope Inc.
Source:
Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 36 Issue 2, February 2016,
p78, 80, 82-88, il, por, map
Periodical Website
Full Text:
Record #:
30598
Author(s):
Abstract:
In 2016, Herbalife paid a $200 million to settle a lawsuit that claimed the company ran an illegal pyramid scheme. Manufactured in Winston-Salem, NC, Herbalife claims the maintain a legal multilevel marketing operation.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
30617
Author(s):
Abstract:
North Carolina invests in Transportation and Workforce development to support manufacturers. Improvements to the states rail and air shipping infrastructure supports the logistical needs of manufacturers, while programs like NCSU's Industry Expiation Service offer training and consulting to companies aiming to grow.
Source:
Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 36 Issue 9, Sep 2016,
p70-72, il
Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Record #:
36284
Author(s):
Abstract:
Community colleges, traditionally considered a second rate form of higher education, is increasingly making a first grade contribution to the state’s economy and work force. North Carolina’s fifty-eight community colleges are proving themselves an asset for fields such as biotechnology, welding, law enforcement, aviation, and manufacturing.
Source:
Subject(s):
Community colleges; Richmond Community College; Fayetteville Technical Community College--Research; Guilford Technical Community College; Meat industry and trade--Inspection; Pharmaceutical industry; Manufacturing industries; Employees--Training of; Aviation industry; Plastics industry and trade; Public safety programs; Law enforcement
Record #:
36287
Author(s):
Abstract:
Industries driving forward economic development and job growth for Eastern North Carolina were manufacturing, agriculture, biotechnology, and the military. Contributing to skill building for employees in such industries were higher education institutions such as Carteret Community College. Spotlighted about this college was its marine-trades program, cited as the only comprehensive one in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Source:
Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 36 Issue 4, April 2016,
p86, 88-94
Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Record #:
36299
Author(s):
Abstract:
A positive economic and occupational impact in North Carolina is possible through its growth in industries such as alternate energy. Such an impact is also perceived worldwide. Attesting to this domestic and international impact is insights from eight of the industry’s experts.
Source:
Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 36 Issue 8, August 2016,
p14-20
Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Energy industries; Energy industry--North Carolina; Alternative fuel industry; Electric Vehicles; Renewable energy; Manufacturing industries; Solar energy; Solar power; Research and development partnership; Fayetteville Technical Community College--Research; Community colleges; Tax credits; Wind farms--North Carolina; Sustainable development; Natural gas; Service industries; Engineering--North Carolina; Retirement
Record #:
36312
Author(s):
Abstract:
FLS Energy, a solar energy company, joined the ranks of other privately owned businesses with bright economic and occupational futures in North Carolina. Among the other 99 companies highlighted were Ennis-Flint, Rodgers Builders, Camco, Hissho Sushi, and Allen Industries. Factors these businesses often held in common included employees retaining majority ownership, being family owned, and starting with a single product.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
5006
Author(s):
Abstract:
In 2000, North Carolina lost 27,800 manufacturing jobs. This was the largest such loss in the nation. Many jobs went to cheaper labor markets in Mexico and overseas. Hajian discusses how towns like Erwin and Reidsville deal with the loss of a major employer.
Source:
Record #:
3529
Author(s):
Abstract:
The manufacturing industry provides over thirty percent of the gross state product and twenty-five percent of its jobs. Textiles rank first, followed by furniture, industrial machinery, electronics, food, apparel, and chemicals.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
24321
Author(s):
Abstract:
The number of high-tech manufacturers in North Carolina has steadily risen since 1977. Over this time, manufacturing has become the backbone for the state's economy.
Source:
Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 16 Issue 6, June 1996,
p62-67, il
Periodical Website