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for "North Carolina--Economic conditions"
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6879
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The North Carolina Department of Commerce lists the state's top ten economic development projects in terms of investment and jobs for fiscal year 2003-2004. Projects include a new Merck Pharmaceuticals vaccine manufacturing facility in Durham which will cost $200 million and create 200 new jobs. Five of the ten projects include headquarters relocation.
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6880
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North Carolina experienced resurgence in industrial recruitment for fiscal year 2003-2004. New investment totaled nearly $4.3 billion and 23,637 new jobs were created. Only Florida and Texas boasted larger employment gains for the same period. The authors discuss the top ten statewide economic development projects and list the top five development projects in each of the state's regional economic development centers.
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North Carolina
(NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 62 Issue 10, Oct 2004,
p12, 14, 17-18, 21-22, 24-26, 28-30, il
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7023
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The February issue of BUSINESS NORTH CAROLINA discusses the status of the state's economic sectors, including agriculture, banking, construction, electronics, health care, insurance, life sciences, manufacturing, retail, transportation, travel/tourism, and utilities.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 25 Issue 2, Feb 2005,
p20-67, il
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7024
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The state's one hundred counties are divided into seven economic regions for the purpose of promoting each region to attract prospective employers. Comparative data for each region includes population, per capita income, employment, and retail sales.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 25 Issue 2, Feb 2005,
p68-76, il
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7025
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The state's one hundred counties are profiled using economic indicators, including population, civilian labor force, per-capita income, farm earnings, and retail sales.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 25 Issue 2, Feb 2005,
p78-84, il
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7071
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White examines North Carolina's changing economy and lays out a framework for thinking about economic development policies. He describes three traditional economic development polices--recruiting out-of-state industries, strengthening existing industries, and promoting entrepreneurship--and the success of each. He then surveys innovative economic policies and programs, including creating multijurisdictional institutions to work on regional economic development.
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7081
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Globalization is defined as the exchange of people, goods, and ideas across national boundaries. Conway discusses indicators of globalization, including exports, foreign direct investment, and foreign language training, and where North Carolina stands on each of them. She then examines the role of higher education in developing North Carolina's response to current social and economic needs.
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7435
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While business incentives created some controversy, they have been successful in bringing major new companies like Dell Inc. to North Carolina and in expanding current businesses. New facilities and jobs were created. Maurer discusses the state's top ten economic development projects and the top five development projects in each of state's regional districts.
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7638
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The February 2006 issue of BUSINESS NORTH CAROLINA discusses the status of the state's economic sectors, including agriculture, banking, construction, electronics, health care, insurance, life sciences, manufacturing, retail, transportation, travel/tourism, and utilities.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 26 Issue 2, Feb 2006,
p20-67 Magazine Supplement, il
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7639
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The state's one hundred counties are divided into seven economic regions for the purpose of promoting each region to attract prospective employers. Comparative data for each region includes population, per capita income, employment, and retail sales.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 26 Issue 2, Feb 2006,
p68-76 Magazine Supplement, il
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7640
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The state's one hundred counties are profiled in terms of population, civilian labor force, building permits, per capita income, and population using food stamps.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 26 Issue 2, Feb 2006,
p78-80 Magazine Supplement, il
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8097
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Business incentives offered by the state of North Carolina and local governments have been successful in bringing major new companies to North Carolina and in expanding current businesses. Besides the tax breaks, businesses are attracted by the state's trained workforce; strategic proximities to major highways, airports, and seaports; and lifestyle amenities. Maurer discusses the state's top ten economic development projects and the top five development projects in each of state's seven regional districts. The top economic development project is Fidelity Investments plan to create 2,000 jobs and invest $100 million to build a new facility in the Research Triangle Park.
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9644
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BUSINESS NORTH CAROLINA magazine is celebrating its 25th anniversary and has selected twenty-five people who have had the most impact on the state's economic conditions during the last quarter-century. They include Marc Basnight, William Friday, Harvey Gantt, and Hugh McColl.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 26 Issue 10, Oct 2006,
p48-52, 54, 67-68, por
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9645
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McMillan talks about several Chinese workers and how what they do helps shape the state's economy.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 26 Issue 10, Oct 2006,
p70-74, 76-83, il, por
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9646
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Gray discusses how the state's economy got where it is and where it will go over the next twenty-years.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 26 Issue 10, Oct 2006,
p84--88, 90, 92, 94-95, il, por
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