Record #:

221

Author(s):

Ruffin, Jane

Abstract:

With a fragile economy built on low-wage, low-skill jobs, rural North Carolina must remake its work force as its industries remake themselves.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 12 Issue 4, Apr 1992, p48-61, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Rural development; Rural industry; Rural renewal

Record #:

227

Author(s):

Kinney, David

Abstract:

Kinney discusses various aspects of urban development in North Carolina from 1980 to 1990. Statistics and charts are provided.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 12 Issue 4, Apr 1992, p5-17, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Cities and towns--Growth

Record #:

228

Author(s):

Wittebort, Suzanne

Abstract:

Charlotte and Raleigh/Durham became national players in the 1980s by taking advantage of the state's advantages.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 12 Issue 4, Apr 1992, p18-27, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Cities and towns--Growth; Raleigh--Economic conditions; Durham--Economic conditions; Charlotte--Economic conditions

Record #:

229

Author(s):

Bailey, David

Abstract:

The manufacturing industry in the Triad (High Point, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem) has suffered a steady decline since 1980.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 12 Issue 4, Apr 1992, p28-36, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Manufacturers; Piedmont Triad Metropolitan Area

Record #:

230

Author(s):

Mildenberg, David; Nelson, Luann

Abstract:

Outside the domain of the metropolitan centers, smaller cities control their own economic principalities. Moderate growth suited North Carolina's second-tier regions in the 80s, but attracting jobs that slow the migration of talent remains a major challenge.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 12 Issue 4, Apr 1992, p38-46, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Regional planning; Cities and towns--Growth