Record #:

41196

Author(s):

Infanzon, Vanessa

Abstract:

Bed and breakfast owners in towns like Edenton are concerned about the potential negative impacts of short term rentals. They believe these rental properties, not required to comply with hospitality industry regulations, can compromise the safety of their guests, communities, and neighborhoods as much as the tourist trade.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 39 Issue 12, December 2019 , p18-19 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Bed and breakfast accommodations--North Carolina--Edenton; Hospitality industry--Bed and Breakfasts--health and safety standards; Hospitality industry--tourist trade--North Carolina ; Tourist trade and state; Edenton--Description and travel; Legislation--hospitality industry regulations--short term rentals ; Edenton--historic properties--Cotton Gin Inn; Inns--Chowan County--Edenton; Roanoke River Lighthouse (Edenton); Legislation--hospitality industry regulations--Vacation Rental Act of 2015

Record #:

41197

Author(s):

Saylor, Teri

Abstract:

The increasing integration of technology into work environments challenges individuals with only a high school diploma. Greatly helping them build their technical skill sets and become competitive in today's job market is community colleges. Colleges and programs helping students fulfill this goal include Guilford Technical Community College’s Aviation Manufacturing Program and Pitt Community College’s Advanced Manufacturing Institute.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 39 Issue 12, December 2019 , p34, 36, 38, 40-41 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Guilford Technical Community College; Pitt Community College ; Fayetteville Technical Community College ; Lenoir Community College; Community colleges--vocational and technical programs ; Community colleges--North Carolina ; Job market--technical skills--community college programs ; Economic development--community colleges ; Employees--Training of

Record #:

41198

Author(s):

Leggett, Page

Abstract:

The owner of a scrap metal company takes the concept of renewal to a new level: people with life setbacks such as criminal backgrounds. By working for Queen City Metal, ex-offenders can rebuild their value as employees, along with their lives.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 39 Issue 12, December 2019 , p64-65 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Recycling (Waste, etc.); Rehabilitation of criminals; Homeless persons--Services for; Industries--male dominated ; Prison reform; Mental health; Addiction--social stigma; Charlotte--Businesses; Businesswomen--Charlotte

Record #:

41199

Author(s):

No author given

Abstract:

Carteret County’s involvement in the marine biology field, originating during the Civil War, continues through its eight marine science research and educational agencies. They include Geodynamics LLC, who does contractual work with NOAA and the Navy, and Duke University’s Marine Laboratory.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 39 Issue 12, December 2019 , p67-69 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Carteret County--History; Carteret County--Marine biology; Fort Macon--Marine biology--Civil War; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--lab--Beaufort; Carteret County--Marine science agencies--oceanic research; Duke University--Marine Laboratory--Piver's Island ; Fort Macon (Carteret County)--History; Marine resource centers--North Carolina, Coastal; Marine sciences--Research--Beaufort; Geodynamics LLC (Beaufort); Coastal management; Carteret County--Economic conditions