Record #:

44526

Author(s):

Barkin, Dan

Abstract:

"Craven Community College's Volt Center makes connections between industry and workforce training." An Operation of Craven Community College, the Volt Center is located near downtown New Bern. Ray Staats, Craven's president had a vision for a workforce training based on short-term training. The Volt Center opened in 2019. So far its seen 4,500 students pass through.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 45 Issue 8, August 2025, p10-11, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Workforce training--Craven Community College; Community colleges--Craven Community College; Community colleges--vocational and technical programs

Record #:

44525

Author(s):

Mildenberg, David

Abstract:

"A pioneering auto dealer mad a huge, little known mark on North Carolina." J Phillips Johnston's recent self-published book notes pioneer and entrepreneur Charles C. Coddington for being able to gain exclusive rights to sell Buicks in North and South Carolina at the dawn of the automotive age in 1907.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 45 Issue 8, August 2025, p18, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Buick franchise--North and South Carolina; Coddington, Charles

Record #:

44528

Author(s):

Mildenberg, David

Abstract:

Noteworthy this year, 23 Tar Heel companies have outperformed on the S&P 500 index for the past five years. The results routinely illustrate that the steadiest winners are not the most flamboyant winners.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 45 Issue 8, August 2025, p60-67, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Corporations--Rankings

Record #:

44527

Author(s):

Wiggins, Lori D. R.

Abstract:

"Adrienne Cole builds bridges to the capital city's future.' Cole is currently president and CEO of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce. Born in Raleigh, Cole's first professional position was with Pamlico County as economic planner, building inspector and 911 coordinator. Cole was named to her position with the Chamber in 2017.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 45 Issue 8, August 2025, p50-54, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Raleigh Chamber of Commerce; Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce--Adrienne Cole

Record #:

44524

Author(s):

Gronberg, Ray

Abstract:

In North Carolina, the legislature doesn't have to worry about a government shutdown as there are no limits to the length of its sessions. Simply put if there is no new budget decided, state agencies continue functioning on the current one.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 45 Issue 8, August 2025, p22-23, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Budget; North Carolina General Assembly--State Budget