Record #:

3458

Author(s):

Towle, Lisa H.

Abstract:

Employers often find themselves entangled in employee lawsuits. In 1995-96, discharge and harassment were the top two types of suits filed. Companies can reduce the number of suits by adopting policies, including documenting each allegation.

Source:

North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 55 Issue 7, July 1997, p16,18-20,22, il

Subject(s):

Actions and defenses; Business; Labor--Laws and legislation

Record #:

3459

Author(s):

Morgan, Perri

Abstract:

Many small business owners wish to leave the business to their heirs at time of death. However, the death tax is sometimes so high that it cannot be paid, forcing the heirs either to sell or break up the business.

Source:

North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 55 Issue 7, July 1997, p34, il

Subject(s):

Record #:

3469

Author(s):

Blackwelder, Jerry

Abstract:

Pat Henry was offered a medical school scholarship, but chose a career in business instead. Today, she is plant manager of the Miller Brewing Company's facilities in Eden.

Source:

North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 55 Issue 7, July 1997, p8, 10-11, por

Subject(s):

African American women executives--Eden; Henry, Pat, 1947-; Miller Brewing Co. (Eden)

Record #:

3470

Author(s):

Martin, Edward

Abstract:

North Carolina business relations span the globe; for example, twenty-four firms have offices in Hong Kong. Employees find foreign assignments an opportunity for career advancement, but dealing with new locales can bring loneliness and culture shock.

Source:

North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 55 Issue 7, July 1997, p24-26,28-31, il

Subject(s):

Foreign trade--Promotion

Record #:

3471

Author(s):

Tuttle, Steve

Abstract:

Norris Tolson is the new secretary of commerce appointed by James B. Hunt at the start of his fourth term as governor. Tolson seeks not only to attract new businesses, but also to assist existing ones in selling their products.

Source:

North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 55 Issue 7, July 1997, p35, por

Subject(s):

Tolson, Edward Norris, 1939-; North Carolina. Dept. of Commerce

Record #:

3472

Author(s):

Hensley, Bill F.

Abstract:

William C. Friday is one of those individuals who has found success in two different areas, as president of the University of North Carolina System and as host of the popular public television show \"North Carolina People.\"

Source:

North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 55 Issue 7, July 1997, p13-14, por

Subject(s):

Friday, William C. (William Clyde), 1920-2012; North Carolina People (Television show)

Record #:

3473

Author(s):

Hensley, Bill F.

Abstract:

Cataloochee Ranch is one of the oldest and finest dude ranches in the South. Started by Tom and Judy Alexander in 1939, the ranch attracts both local and international tourists.

Source:

North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 55 Issue 7, July 1997, p44, por

Subject(s):

Cataloochee Ranch (Haywood County); Dude ranches--Haywood County; Haywood County--Description and travel