Record #:

1421

Author(s):

Towle, Lisa H.

Abstract:

Les Garner, president of North Carolina Wesleyan College, is adopting an aggressive approach for developing Eastern North Carolina that includes facilitating the creation of alliances among educators, economists, entrepreneurs, businessmen, and government officials.

Source:

North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 52 Issue 2, Feb 1994, p8-11, por

Subject(s):

North Carolina, Eastern--Economic conditions; Garner, Leslie H.; North Carolina Wesleyan College (Rocky Mount); Rural development--North Carolina, Eastern

Record #:

31985

Author(s):

Brown, Ed

Abstract:

Vern Taylor, general manager of Roanoke Electric Membership Corporation, has been called a “self-made” businessman. Although he holds no college degree, Taylor manages a corporation serving seven counties, and has helped to improve the availability of low-cost, dependable electric service in northeastern North Carolina. This article discusses Taylor’s background and contributions to rural electricity development.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 3 Issue 1, Jan 1971, p20-21, por

Subject(s):

Businessmen; Electric utilities--Employees; Rural development--North Carolina, Eastern