Record #:

13090

Author(s):

Pleasant, Paul

Abstract:

Washington, North Carolina had been struggling with dwindling industry and the development of nearby towns such as Kinston, which challenged Washington's commerce. Upon hiring Bill Patterson as Chamber of Commerce Secretary, a survey of suitable industries and special advertising were put in place to entice businesses to move to Washington. Kinston shirt manufacturers, Samsons Inc., relocated to Washington and eventually, upon trying to improve water, sewage, and other facilities, the National Spinning Company signed an agreement with Washington as well.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 23 Issue 9, Sept 1955, p10-11, f

Subject(s):

Washington--Economic conditions; Washington--Industry

Record #:

36243

Author(s):

Abstract:

Proving the persistent presence of the manufacturing industry in the state’s economic development are eight experts. Questions related to manufacturing covered these topics: its current state, how it has changed, how it recruits and develops workers, what can help sustain it, how can federal initiatives help it, and how it will change over the next two decades. Their responses collectively indicate the important role community colleges play in its development, changes in business ethics, and need for ongoing technological advancements.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 37 Issue 3, March 2017, p14-16, 18-20 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Manufacturing industries; Recessions; Asheville--Businesses; Asheville--Economic conditions; Community colleges; Guilford Technical Community College; Washington--Industry; Washington--Economic conditions; Research Triangle Park--Industries; Winston-Salem