Record #:

1116

Author(s):

Jacobi, Robert G.

Abstract:

A number of factors make North Carolina ports attractive to the importers and exporters of tobacco, so the volume of the leaf moved through these ports is considerable.

Source:

Cargo (NoCar HE 554 N8 C36x), Vol. 18 Issue 2, Summer 1993, p8-11

Subject(s):

Tobacco industry; Wilmington--Industry; Port districts; Shipping--Wilmington

Record #:

24400

Author(s):

Polson, Jim; Blow, Jerry [Photographer]

Abstract:

Dorothy’s Ruffled Originals is a curtain store in Wilmington that pulls in twelve million annually. This article highlights the business and how its founders bring in revenue.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 6 Issue 9, September 1986, p38-40, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wilmington--Industry; Wilmington--Economic conditions; Entrepreneurs

Record #:

24197

Author(s):

Martin, Edward [Author]; Faggart, Maury [Photographer]

Abstract:

The port of Wilmington is making improvements that will allow it to handle large shipping containers. Improvements included installing four massive cranes at the port.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 27 Issue 5, May 2007, p44-51, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Ports--Wilmington; Wilmington; Wilmington--Buildings, structures, etc.; Wilmington--Industry; Ports

Record #:

24382

Author(s):

Donsky, Martin

Abstract:

DeLaurentiis Entertainment Group is housed in Wilmington, North Carolina and owns seven soundstages. It produced seven of the twenty-two movies filmed in the state in 1987, causing North Carolina to be fourth in the nation in terms of movie-making profits. Now, the company is struggling financially, which may have a negative effect on bringing in future movie-makers to the state.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 8 Issue 4, April 1988, p16-22, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Movie industry; Movie industry--North Carolina; Wilmington--Economic conditions; Wilmington--Industry

Record #:

18575

Author(s):

Minford, Rob

Abstract:

Although now faded into the landscape, industries such as naval stores, cotton, and agriculture once dominated on the shores opposite the hub of Wilmington providing a once significant economic enterprise to Eagles Island.

Source:

Lower Cape Fear Historical Society Bulletin (NoCar F 262 C2 L6x), Vol. 56 Issue 3, Nov 2012, p1-7, bibl, f

Subject(s):

Wilmington--Industry

Record #:

36300

Author(s):

Williams, Allison

Abstract:

Employment benefits for the profiled North Carolina companies are not limited to traditional perks like vacation time and health plans. Businesses like Red Ventures, Alston and Bird, Senn Dunn Insurance, and nCino offer benefits such as video games at work, subsidized backup daycare, a paid day off for Christmas shopping, and weekly surf and paddleboard lessons.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 36 Issue 8, August 2016, p22-23 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Employees; Businesses; Health insurance; Health facilities; Insurance companies--Greensboro; LendingTree (Charlotte); Law firms--Charlotte; Research Triangle Park; Designers--Raleigh; Biotechnology; Coffeehouses--Research Triangle Metropolitan Area; SAS Institute, Inc. (Cary); Wilmington--Industry; Construction companies--Washington

Record #:

25596

Author(s):

Sterling, Nancy

Abstract:

North Carolina is the fastest growing film industry in the nation. This can be attributed to the state’s low level of unionization, low costs of filming, aggressive efforts of the state government, long shooting seasons, and varied landscapes.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 2 Issue 18, Sept 28-Oct 11 1984, p3, 5, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Film Industry; Film-making--North Carolina; North Carolina--Film; Wilmington--Industry

Record #:

14349

Author(s):

Goerch, Carl

Abstract:

So far as a great many people are concerned, when they think of Wilmington they think of summer vacations and fishing trips. Many, however, undoubtedly would be surprised to know that Wilmington also is a great industrial city which is progressing steadily and offering greater possibilities as far as the future is concerned.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 15 Issue 10, Aug 1947, p18-19,21-25, il

Subject(s):

Wilmington--Economic conditions; Wilmington--Industry

Record #:

24414

Author(s):

Brown, David E.; Ball, Roger [Photographer]

Abstract:

Dino de Laurentiis, a prodigious movie producer, is building his primary permanent production facility in Wilmington, prompting some people to consider North Carolina as Hollywood number two.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 4 Issue 11, November 1984, p23-28, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wilmington--Industry; Movie industry; Movie industry--North Carolina

Record #:

24246

Author(s):

Murray, Arthur O.

Abstract:

McAllister Towing of Wilmington Inc. is a three-tug fleet that works to tow ships into port. Overall the company has nine locations in the United States, owning 65 tugboats in total.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 22 Issue 4, April 2002, p44-49, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wilmington--Industry; Boating industry; Boats and boating

Record #:

19019

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

This article includes industries that have contributed through the years to the industrial development of Wilmington, such as the railroads, timber and naval stores, lumber, fertilizer, and fishing. Now the war is fueling the growth. For example, an army camp is located nearby and a ship-building company is starting up three miles from town and needs to employ 20,000 men and women.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 10 Issue 49, Apr 1943, p16-22, 25, il

Subject(s):

Wilmington--Industry

Record #:

15024

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

Industrially speaking, Wilmington is primarily a port - the city is located on the Cape Fear River, 30 miles from the Atlantic Ocean. But a big factor in the upbuilding of Wilmington has also been the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad as well as the lumber and naval stores business, and commercial fishing.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 10 Issue 49, May 1943, p16-17, 19-22, 25, f

Subject(s):

Wilmington--Industry

Record #:

24239

Author(s):

Not Given

Abstract:

Wilmington's population continues to grow and its economy is expanding and diversifying. This article examines the city's growth and setbacks over the past year.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 22 Issue 8, August 2002, p59-66, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wilmington; Wilmington--Description and travel; Wilmington--Industry; Wilmington--Economic conditions

Record #:

24286

Author(s):

Sander, Pam Sheppard

Abstract:

Wilmington has witnessed a boom in business startups and community development as a result of leaders' unique approach, which included capitalizing on its unique waterfront and port city.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 21 Issue 9, September 2001, p48-58, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Port districts; Wilmington--Economic conditions; Wilmington--Description and travel; Wilmington--Industry

Record #:

24235

Author(s):

Burnette, Kristen

Abstract:

Wilmington, North Carolina's historic port city, and the Cape Fear coastal region are among the state's top tourist draws. This article presents top tourist attractions and activities in the area.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 23 Issue 10, October 2003, p68-75, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wilmington; Wilmington--Description and travel; Wilmington--Industry; Wilmington--Economic conditions