Record #:

24242

Author(s):

Martin, Edward

Abstract:

Jim Fain served as secretary of commerce at a time when the economy started to fall and the North Carolina state budget was cut. The author interviews Fain on his responsibilities and how he thinks the economy is faring.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 22 Issue 2, February 2002, p10-15, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Commerce; Raleigh Chamber of Commerce; North Carolina Department of Commerce; North Carolina. Dept. of Commerce

Record #:

24243

Author(s):

Martin, Edward

Abstract:

Sparta, North Carolina was chosen as the site for an air-conditioner compressor plant that would bring in 750 jobs. Eventually, the company closed its doors, laying off all of its employees. Early on, Sparta had paid the company handsome incentives to put their plant there but never got any of the money back.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 22 Issue 2, February 2002, p16-23, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Air conditioning--North Carolina; Air conditioning--Equipment and supplies; Sparta--Economic conditions