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Wehn Dale Halton took over as preident of Charlotte's Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. in 1981, she was a rare female CEO. The franchise originally started by her grandparents in 1905, was nearly insolvent at the time Halton arrived on the scene. By the end of Halton's tenure and its sale to Pepsi Bottling Group in 2005, the business had become the ninth largest bottler in the nation.
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43286
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Carolina Tractor & Equipment is one of North Carolina's largest privately held companies with nearly $800 million in revenue from last year and $900 million anticipated in the current cycle. Since 1991, Ed Weisiger has been president and CEO.
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41198
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The owner of a scrap metal company takes the concept of renewal to a new level: people with life setbacks such as criminal backgrounds. By working for Queen City Metal, ex-offenders can rebuild their value as employees, along with their lives.
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40652
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Now a bustling part of Charlotte, the South End’s robustness is attributed to factors such as the construction of condos and establishment of businesses in industries such as hospitality and the arts. The story of this section’s success is also told in statistics and recollections by local business owners.
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34433
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The Charlotte Regional Partnership has branded itself as “Charlotte USA.” The partnership’s intent is to connect companies and their job opportunities to the workforces in towns with their own distinct economies but still within the Charlotte area. While the partnership says it successfully bid and recruited twelve economic development projects in 2017, some officials wonder if the partnership is as effective as it could be, especially in light of a high-profile failure in January.
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34436
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John Herbert Caudle discovered raw honey as a way to cope with the effects of his cancer treatments. Caudle’s business, Herb’s Honey, produces raw honey, which is not heated or mixed with corn syrup, like most processed honeys are. Caudle became interested in beekeeping after learning about raw honey’s health benefits, including wound treatment, allergy and sore throat relief, and skin-clearing properties.
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Punch bowls have been a staple for parties in the South since the 17th century. While punch has its roots in British-held India, it made its way to the United States where it became the trend for militia meetings and high society gatherings. Historically, punch was much more alcoholic and less sweet than the punch known today- and now, can be sampled at The Punch Room in Charlotte.
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Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 86 Issue 7, December 2018, p176-178, il, por Periodical Website
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36447
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Millennials have proven themselves marketing mavens through their use of web-based promotional tools. Members of NetGen experiencing a business boom through social media and blogging included PR company owner Corri Smith, hairstylist McKenna Bleu, and wedding photographer Brian Schindler.
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36241
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Contemporary promotional efforts taken by the hospitality industry entail lodgings that are “a home away from home,” and where visitors feel like locals. For example, Aloft Asheville’s has fostered dogs on site for guests’ comfort. Charlotte’s Marriott Guest Center’s effort to instill convenience has a technological angle, with guests checking in through their mobile devices.
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31465
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Small store holds out for four decades in a rapidly changing neighborhood. Hall’s Clock Shop is only open for a few hours three days a week, but still gets enough business in those few hours to keep the father and son staff busy for the rest of the week.
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36289
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A Sealed Air executive believed housekeeping employees, often on the bottom rung of an organization’s ladder, should have the way cleared to climb to the top. How she helped these employees receive due attention for their contribution was working to increase their career and educational opportunities.
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36301
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An educational software and e-textbook company has proven to be a maven for North Carolina’s current educational system. Promoting Discovery Educations’ endeavor is a discussion of receptivity already found among today’s students and growing receptivity among educators for their products.
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36312
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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.
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38062
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A Charlotte company helps customers discover the sound of music in many genres, but in a medium some many consider archaic: vinyl disks. First the name of his Atlanta-based punk rock record company, Scott Wishart affixed the label onto his haven for LPs and 45s. Lunchbox Records features the famous and nearly forgotten in equivalent measures.
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Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 81 Issue 6, Nov 2014, p128-130, 132, 134 Periodical Website
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A war of sorts has begun in Charlotte between John Hatcher and the Thirsty Beaver Saloon. Hatcher wants to develop the land the saloon sits on and has cut off parking to the building to force the saloon out of business. Regulars at the saloon are less than thrilled about this move and are openly protesting Hatcher’s actions.
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