Record #:

2407

Author(s):

Cone, Edward

Abstract:

Biltmore Estate in Asheville celebrates its centennial in 1995. George Vanderbilt's grandson, William Cecil, after turning the estate into a tourist attraction, now has a growth strategy to increase yearly revenues from $35 million to $100 million.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 15 Issue 7, July 1995, p72-74,76,79-80, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Cecil, William Amherst Vanderbilt, 1928-

Record #:

2414

Author(s):

Bailey, David

Abstract:

Charlotte-based W. R. Bonsal Company has supplied railroad builders, built railroads, and manufactured gravel, sand, and cement-based products from the ton to the bag during its 100-year history. William R. Bonsal, III, now heads the company.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 15 Issue 7, July 1995, p48-52,54,56-59, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Family-owned business enterprises; W.R. Bonsal Co. (Charlotte); Bonsal, William R.; Building materials industry

Record #:

2415

Author(s):

Sharpe, Bill

Abstract:

With a solid economic foundation, strong business community, and a diverse, high-quality workforce, Charlotte is a growing economic giant, attracting foreign-owned firms and banking, health care, and professional sports enterprises.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 15 Issue 7, July 1995, p83-84,86-92, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Charlotte--Economic conditions

Record #:

2416

Author(s):

Peek, Charlie

Abstract:

The Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, held each year off Carteret County, offers $500,000 in prizes. It also benefits tourism, charitable groups, and business, from bait shops to big boat builders like Hatteras Yachts in New Bern.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 15 Issue 7, July 1995, p10-12,14-16,19-20,23, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Tourist trade--Carteret County; Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament; Marlin fishing

Record #:

2417

Author(s):

Bailey, David

Abstract:

Of the state's largest privately owned companies, six are 100 years old, with Harvey Enterprises & Affiliates in Kinston the oldest at 124 years. Of the remainder, almost one-third are over 60 years old.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 15 Issue 7, July 1995, p37,39-46, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Harvey Enterprises & Affiliates (Kinston)