Record #:

3567

Author(s):

Speizer, Irwin

Abstract:

Charlotte-based Sea-Land Services, Inc., a $4-billion cargo-shipping firm, is the last major carrier under American flags. Abroad, the company faces Asian competition, while at home Senator Jesse Helms wants to open domestic routes to foreign shipping.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 17 Issue 12, Dec 1997, p38-43,45, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Shipping; Sea-Land Services, Inc. (Charlotte)

Record #:

3568

Author(s):

Martin, Edward

Abstract:

Morningstar Group, Inc., based in Matthews, is the state's largest storage chain and the fourth-largest one in the country. The company, headed by Stephen Benson, is BUSINESS NORTH CAROLINA'S 1997 N.C. Small Business of the Year.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 17 Issue 12, Dec 1997, p46-52, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Self-service storage facilities; Benson, Stephen; Morningstar Group, Inc. (Matthews)

Record #:

3633

Author(s):

Sharpe, Bill

Abstract:

In January, 1998, Peter Ridder will assume the position of publisher of the CHARLOTTE OBSERVER, the state's largest newspaper. Previously, he was publisher and president of the ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS in Minnesota.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 17 Issue 12, Dec 1997, p88, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

CHARLOTTE OBSERVER; Newspapers--Charlotte; Ridder, Peter