Record #:

24188

Author(s):

Martin, Edward

Abstract:

Demand for ethanol, distilled from corn, is soaring as a fuel to reduce dependency on foreign oil. The author discusses how farmers are capitalizing on the rising need for corn.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 27 Issue 11, November 2007, p24-35, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Corn; Farmers and farming; Alternative fuel industry

Record #:

24189

Author(s):

Maley, Frank

Abstract:

Out of state banks are buying their way into North Carolina through mergers and acquisitions. Many smaller banks choose to join large banks as a result of the poor economy and declining profits.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 27 Issue 11, November 2007, p36-46, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Banks and banking; Bank mergers; Mergers

Record #:

24190

Author(s):

Speizer, Irwin

Abstract:

G. Kennedy Thompson runs the nation's fourth-largest bank: Wachovia. He discusses how he bought out Wachovia and other companies over the years.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 27 Issue 11, November 2007, p48-58, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Banks and banking; Bank mergers; Wachovia Bank (Winston-Salem); Wachovia Bank and Trust (Winston-Salem); Mergers; Wachovia Bank & Trust Co. (Winston-Salem); Wachovia Bank & Trust--History

Record #:

24191

Author(s):

Martin, Edward [Author]; Stiles, Scott [Photographer]

Abstract:

North Carolina grows the most sweet potatoes than anywhere else in the States. One farmer, George Wooten, discusses how his sweet potato business has grown over the years.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 27 Issue 11, November 2007, p60-67, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Sweet potatoes; Farmers and farming