Record #:

1442

Author(s):

Martin, Edward

Abstract:

Due to competition and the potentially lucrative nature of the business, more and more personal-injury lawyers are advertising their services and aggressively seeking clients.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 14 Issue 3, Apr 1994, p12-15, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Advertising--Lawyers; Personal injuries

Record #:

1443

Author(s):

Silverman, Alan

Abstract:

Silverman explains what the Information Superhighway is, who will own it, where the money will come from, when and how business will be able to use it, and the political and security aspects.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 14 Issue 3, Apr 1994, p25-29, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Information networks

Record #:

1444

Author(s):

Wittebort, Suzanne

Abstract:

Research Triangle Park-based BroadBand Technologies and its president and CEO, Salim Bhatia, have taken the early lead in the race to develop the electronics and software system needed to bring the Information Superhighway into the consumer's home.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 14 Issue 3, Apr 1994, p16-23, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Information networks; Bhatia, Salim; BroadBand Technologies; Fiber optics industry

Record #:

1445

Author(s):

Bailey, David

Abstract:

In 1993, North Carolina was the third ranking pork producer in the nation, up from twelfth in 1965. Sound business practices and verticle integration, such as Carroll's Foods, Inc.'s 1986 alliance with Virginia-based packer Smithfield Foods, Inc., allowed for the industry's growth.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 14 Issue 3, Apr 1994, p30-43, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Pork industry and trade; Carroll's Foods, Inc. (Clinton)

Record #:

1446

Author(s):

Lamme, Robert

Abstract:

Lumberton-based Converse, Inc. is selling their canvas Chuck Taylor All-Stars as fast as they can produce them. Despite intense competition in the athletic shoe business, the future of both the company and its North Carolina workforce looks bright.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 14 Issue 3, Apr 1994, p44-51, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Converse, Inc.; Shoe industry--Lumberton; Athletic shoes

Record #:

1447

Author(s):

Sharpe, Bill

Abstract:

The eleven-county Piedmont Triad Partnership has successfully used a regional approach to achieve increased industrial diversification and regional promotion.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 14 Issue 3, Apr 1994, p54-70, il, map Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Regional planning; Piedmont Triad Metropolitan Area; Industry--Location; Piedmont Triad Partnership