Record #:

2516

Author(s):

Loomis, David O.

Abstract:

Parker Overton, who began his business selling out of a car trunk, is head of Overton's, Inc., based in Greenville. Sales of water skis and marine accessories through four retail stores and telemarketing totaled $55 million in 1994.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 15 Issue 10, Oct 1995, p22-24, 26, 28, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Recreation--Equipment and supplies; Selling--Sporting goods--Greenville; Overton, V. Parker (Vance); Overton's, Inc. (Greenville)

Record #:

36234

Author(s):

Saylor, Teri

Abstract:

Taylor Hicks’ success was an illustration of ECU’s slogan “on hands on deck.” In this partnership were SEED@ECU, the Pitt County Economic Development Commission, Uptown Greenville, and the Greenville Chamber of Commerce. Inspiring other locals to contribute to Greenville/Pitt County’s economic boom story were examples of local business owners. Also as encouragement was a nod to small business’ substantial contribution to the national job market.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 38 Issue 11, Nov. 2018, p67-68, 70, 72, 74-77 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Greenville--Businesses; Greenville--Economic conditions; Greenville--Industry; East Carolina University ; Small business; Small businesses; Overton's, Inc. (Greenville); Grady-White Boats, Inc. (Greenville); Perkins, Walter R., Jr.; Pitt County--Economic conditions