Record #:

26155

Author(s):

Dalrymple, Mary

Abstract:

Aldrich, Kenan professor and director of graduate studies in sociology, is intrigued by the growing number of women business owners. He’s found that even though women own a third of United States businesses, they are still shadowed by the pervasive notion that they do not manage like men.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 14 Issue 2, Winter 1998, p20-21, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Women in business; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Kenan-Flagler School of Business

Record #:

3020

Author(s):

Sharpe, Bill

Abstract:

Sandy Mitchell and Carey Benton-Jewett run Utility Auditing Consultants, Inc., of Winston-Salem, a company that assists businesses in cutting costs on their utilities usage.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 16 Issue 9, Sept 1996, p72-73, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Women in business; Cost control; Utility Auditing Consultants, Inc. (Winston-Salem)

Record #:

3021

Author(s):

Sharpe, Bill

Abstract:

Between 1987 and 1992, the number of businesses owned by women across the country increased by 43 percent. The state ranked 38th, with 32.4 percent of businesses owned by women.

Source:

State Planning Newsletter (NoCar HD 87.5 S72), Vol. 3 Issue 3, Summer 1996, p3, il

Subject(s):

Women in business

Record #:

27993

Author(s):

Cort, Ann

Abstract:

The Federation of Woman’s Exchanges was established in 1934 to promote the art of handicrafts and to provide a marketplace for women. The exchanges were formed based on a self-help ideology and women’s volunteerism, and continue to operate today. Saints Creations in New Bern is a member of the Exchange, and offers opportunity to exchange local handmade items.

Source:

Journal of the New Bern Historical Society (NoCar F 264 N5 J66), Vol. 9 Issue 1, May 1996, p34-37, il, bibl

Subject(s):

Volunteerism; Philanthropists; Women in business

Record #:

1597

Author(s):

Bluestein, Frayda S.

Abstract:

The issues regarding local government programs for contracting services of minority- and women-owned businesses are presented in a question-and-answer format.

Source:

Popular Government (NoCar JK 4101 P6), Vol. 59 Issue 4, Spring 1994, p19-26, il

Subject(s):

Minority business enterprises; Women in business; Industry and state

Record #:

1917

Author(s):

Bluestein, Frayda S.

Abstract:

Bluestein addresses some questions local school officials may have about using North Carolina's minority- and women-owned business enterprises when considering school contracting.

Source:

School Law Bulletin (NoCar K 23 C33), Vol. 25 Issue 3, Summer 1994, p15-23, il

Subject(s):

Minority business enterprises; Women in business; School construction contracts

Record #:

1098

Author(s):

Ruley, Melinda

Abstract:

Ann Shachtman opened her first Stereo Sound hi-fi store in Chapel Hill in 1974. Today the savvy businesswoman owns six stores in North Carolina and Tennessee, and is recognized as a major industry player both nationally and internationally.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 11 Issue 20, May 1993, p9-10, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Women in business; Shachtman, Ann; Stereophonic Sound Systems (Chapel Hill)

Record #:

1107

Author(s):

Cooper, Andrea

Abstract:

Joan Zimmerman, President of Southern Shows, Inc., is one of North Carolina's most successful businesswomen. The Charlotte-based company, which produces trade shows, has been nurtured by Zimmerman since its inception.

Source:

North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 51 Issue 6, June 1993, p8-11, por

Subject(s):

Women in business; Zimmerman, Joan; Southern Shows, Inc.; Exhibitions

Record #:

414

Author(s):

Sharpe, Bill

Abstract:

Annabelle L. Fetterman is CEO of Lundy Enterprises, the tenth largest women-owned business in the nation.

Source:

North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 50 Issue 6, June 1992, p8, por

Subject(s):

Lundy Enterprises; Women in business; Fetterman, Annabelle Lundy, 1921-

Record #:

882

Author(s):

Huffman, Steve

Abstract:

Bear Creek resident Berta Lou Scott is the owner of the Southern Supreme Nutty Fruitcake Company.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 60 Issue 7, Dec 1992, p20-21, il, por

Subject(s):

Women in business; Scott, Berta Lou; Southern Supreme Nutty Fruitcake Co. (Bear Creek)

Record #:

32513

Author(s):

Not Given

Abstract:

Estell C. Lee was recently promoted to president of both Almont Shipping Company of Wilmington and its parent corporation, Seacor, Inc. In this article, Lee discusses the presence of women in business and her background.

Source:

We the People of North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 39 Issue 2, Feb 1981, p13-47, por

Subject(s):

Businesswomen; Women executives; Women in business

Record #:

31548

Author(s):

Ward, Kemp

Abstract:

Of the nearly three-hundred local directors that guide the individual electric cooperatives in North Carolina, only eight are women. This article profiles each of the women, discussing their background and contributions to decision-making. The eighth woman, Alice Edmondson Wilson, recently became the first woman elected to the board of Edgecombe-Martin County EMC.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 11 Issue 4, Apr 1979, p11-14, il, por

Subject(s):

Women--Employment; Women in business; Women in the professions

Record #:

32213

Author(s):

Abstract:

For the past twenty-eight years, Ruth Dunn Cherry has given her time and talent in helping rural people lead more satisfying and fruitful lives. Because of her many contributions, Cherry was given the 1969 Woman of the Year Award in service to rural families in North Carolina. This article describes Cherry’s work in the Farm Bureau, and contributions to women leadership, youth education, 4-H programs, and rural development.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 2 Issue 4, Apr 1970, p12, por

Subject(s):

Awards--North Carolina; Women in business; Rural development