Record #:

44433

Author(s):

Macmillan, Mike

Abstract:

Raleigh-based general contractor Cooper Tacia was founded in 2003. Last year, its portfolio revenues hit about $100 million. John Cooper and John Tacia began their introduction into the business world came during Hurricane Fran in 1996 as they volunteered cleaning yards in exchange for the right to sell wood they collected.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 45 Issue 3, March 2025, p56-59, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Construction companies--Raleigh; Cooper, John (Raleigh contractor)

Record #:

44432

Author(s):

Horner III, Bill

Abstract:

Brittany Brady is president of Henderson County Economic Development Partnership. Under Brady's leadership, the partnership has shifted it workforce mindset from academics to career and technical education. Currently the county has 8,000 technical and manufacturing jobs with average wages of $66,000, as opposed to its $3 billion tourism industry with average salaries at $30,000.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 45 Issue 3, March 2025, p22-23, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Henderson County--Economic development

Record #:

44431

Author(s):

Ellis, Kevin

Abstract:

"CaroMont Health wanted more than a hospital when it approached leaders at Belmont Abbey College." Conversations on the project began in 2018 between the college, CaroMont leaders and the Southern Benedictine Society. the new $260 million hospital lies 10 miles west of Charlotte's center city.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 45 Issue 3, March 2025, p16-17, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

CaroMont Health (Gaston County}

Record #:

44434

Author(s):

Blake, Kathy

Abstract:

"Storm response and modern approaches are reshaping tourism and travel in North Carolina. More than efforts to bring visitors, they are commitments to support and protect the state's unique communities and regions." In September 2024, Hurricane Helene caused nearly $60 billion in damages. Goals in 2025 include driving sustainable interest in travel and hospitality which supports recovery.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 45 Issue 3, March 2025, p64-69, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Tourism industry--North Carolina

Record #:

44429

Author(s):

Saylor, Teri

Abstract:

"North Carolina is losing farmland at one of the country's fastest rates. Its farm preservation program trades grants for conservation easements that protect the farmland forever." N.C. Agricultural Commissioner Steve Troxler lobbied for a farm preservation trust program in 2005. since its creation, over 250 agricultural easements have been recorded totaling almost 38,000 acres of land.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 45 Issue 3, March 2025, p76-78, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Farmland--North Carolina--Preservation Efforts; North Carolina Farmland Preservation Program

Record #:

44430

Author(s):

Ellis, Kevin

Abstract:

"J.B. Duke's legacy persists through his endowment dedicated to the future of the Carolinas. The Duke Endowment turned 100 on Dec. 11, 2024 Charles Lucas III, great, great grandson of J.B. duke's oldest brother Benjamin, leads a 15 member board. The Endowment has distributed $5 billion in grants since 1925

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 45 Issue 3, March 2025, p8-9, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Duke Endowment; Duke, James Buchanan, 1856-1925