Record #:

39715

Author(s):

Ranii, David

Abstract:

North Carolina, cited as number one in the United States for number of tech positions held by women, was also touted as providing a comparably hospitable working environment for them. Women in the tech industry attesting to such a work environment included Kimberly Jenkins, co-founder and CEO of Rewriting the Code, a nonprofit supporting women in technology at the undergraduate level.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 37 Issue 12, December 2017, p12-13 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Technology--female employees; Sexual harassment--tech industry--female employees; Technology--female employees--North Carolina; Rewriting the Code--nonprofit support group--female tech majors; Computer science; Information technology

Record #:

39723

Author(s):

Walker, Cameron

Abstract:

Retired fisherman Neal “Nicky” Harvey was inspired to put his crab pots to another good use: as foundation for artificial Christmas trees. This decoration is perhaps something only an individual from a fishing village could have created. Sold to a Smyrna businessman and revamped as an online venture, this Carteret County native’s merchandise has found appeal the world over, from countries such as Japan.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 37 Issue 12, December 2017, p18 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Crab pots; Christmas trees; Davis--town--Carteret County; Fishing communities ; Fishing communities--Carteret County; Fishermen Creations Inc. (Smyrna); Smyrna--town--Carteret County

Record #:

39726

Author(s):

Blake, Kathy

Abstract:

A National Science Foundation grant-funded study examined the relationship between these factors: an economy driven by industries such as tourism and defense; public policies; a 301-mile shoreline vulnerable to elevating sea levels and more frequent hurricanes. The study’s goal: predict how culminated climatic changes will impact people’s receptiveness to buying property in counties such as Dare, Carteret, and New Hanover.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 37 Issue 12, December 2017, p38, 40-45 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Carteret County--Economic conditions; Dare County--Economic Conditions; New Hanover County--Economic conditions; Brunswick County--Economic conditions; Onslow County--Economic conditions; Tourism--North Carolina, Coastal; Defense industry--North Carolina, Coast; Commercial fishing--Eastern North Carolina ; Hurricanes--Economic aspects--North Carolina; Hurricanes--ecological impact--North Carolina, Coast; Sea level rise--North Carolina, Coastal