Record #:

44421

Author(s):

Burritt, Chris

Abstract:

"Designing and servicing electronic games at fraternal lodges proves to be lucrative work for Greenville entrepreneur Garrett Blackwelder. Blackwelder founded Greenville's Grover Gaming in 2013 after earning a bachelor's degree from East Carolina University in 2000. Grover recently agreed to sell its charitable gambling division to Light & Wonder for as much as $1.05 billion.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 45 Issue 4, April 2025, p8-9, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Gambling Industry--North Carolina--Greenville

Record #:

44436

Author(s):

Mildenberg, David

Abstract:

"Duke University drives to become a bigger healthcare force in North Carolina." Noted in this endeavor is Duke's December 2024announcement to invest $250 million to buy Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. In January 2025, it declared a partnership with UNC Health to build a proposed $2 billion children's hospital in the Triangle. Another partnership in March was announced with Novant Health.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 45 Issue 4, April 2025, p10-11, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Duke Health--Corporate Ambitions; Health care industry--corporate ambitions--Duke Health

Record #:

44435

Author(s):

Bouts, Trent

Abstract:

"Western N.C. golf courses battle to rebound from the hurricane's strike." Opened in 1927, The Muni was the first municipal golf course in North Carolina. The Muni was one of dozen of golf courses in Western N.C. affected by the storm. Others mentioned are Linville ridge Country Club and Sugar Mountain Golf Course in Banner Elk.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 45 Issue 4, April 2025, p74-75, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Golf courses--Hurricane Helene

Record #:

44423

Author(s):

King, Brad

Abstract:

"A trio of Triangle companies play a muscular role in the golf apparel and equipment trade" Peter Millar, Stitch Golf and Johnnie O contribute to North Carolina's high reputation as a center for fine golf apparel and equipment.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 45 Issue 4, April 2025, p68-71, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Golfing--Apparel--North Carolina; Peter Millar; Johnnie-O; Stitch Golf

Record #:

44422

Author(s):

Gronberg, Ray

Abstract:

"The state's new Commerce secretary brings rural roots, lobbying experience and bipartisan instincts to his new role." Williamston native Lee Lilley began his career joining U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield's staff as a Washington based legislative director.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 45 Issue 4, April 2025, p78-79, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Lilley, Lee (N.C. Commerce Secretary)