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27299
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In 2013, Campbell University launched North Carolina’s first new medical school in over forty years. The program—which graduates its first class in May 2017—hopes to produce doctors who stay in the rural areas near the university, since rural areas are always in need of more doctors.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 36 Issue 7, July 2016,
p22-23, il, por
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27336
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North Carolina’s economic story is examined through 35 key events in the state’s history. According to Charlotte historian Tom Hanchett, the state has frequently re-made itself to stay successful, moving from farming to factories to finance and from slavery to segregation to the Civil Rights movement. One important lesson learned over four centuries is that the current conflicts between regions and political parties are not new and dates back to the founding of the state.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 36 Issue 10, October 2016,
p63-74
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28472
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Film industry spending in North Carolina has declined significantly over the last five years. The industry has suffered after the General Assembly gutted a more generous incentive program three years ago. While North Carolina’s film infrastructure is one of the best outside of California, film production companies are lured elsewhere because of better incentives. Unclear is how the 2016 House Bill 2 or “bathroom bill” has affected the state’s ability to attract films.
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The environmental impact of hurricanes Matthew and Floyd are compared. Floyd cost more than 11.3 billion dollars in 2017 dollars, more than triple Matthew’s losses. Floyd destroyed $1.1 billion in crops, livestock, and farm buildings versus $544 million because of Matthew. While the losses from 2016’s Matthew were not as bad as 1999’s Floyd, problems still exist especially concerning the state’s hog industry, water and sewer systems, and poultry industry.
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28482
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After the second major flood brought on by a hurricane in 20 years, North Carolina farmers are attempting to come back once again. The story of how the Tyner family in Wilson County, NC are recovering highlights the struggles faced by many area farmers after the flooding from hurricane Matthew.
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28572
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Eugene Woods is the new CEO of Carolinas Health Care System. Woods is ready to expand North Carolina’s largest hospital system amid concerns that it packs too much power. Among the greatest challenges are government mandates and pressure to treat sick people collaboratively while limiting time spent in hospitals.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 37 Issue 3, March 2017,
p66-71, il, por, map
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28578
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After several false starts, North Carolina’s most famous tobacco town, Winston-Salem, shows signs of rebirth. Winston-Salem is transforming into an apex of biomedical research, education and technology with the help of Wake Forest University and Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and School of Medicine.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 37 Issue 2, February 2017,
p64-71, il, por
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28742
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Lowe’s Cos.’ aggressive attempt to establish a market for its hardwarde stores in Australia has failed. The result will cost the company nearly $1 billion dollars as Lowes could not compete with Australia’s Masters Home Improvement stores. The reasons the expansion failed and Lowe’s growth as a company are detailed.
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28748
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Bedless hospitals, virtual intensive care, and office visits by phone will transform the state’s $70 billion health care economy. Virtual medicine is beginning a trend to make a patient’s home the setting of care. The technology has pros and cons and the opportunity to revolutionize the industry.
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30206
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Tryon International Equestrian Center in Polk County, North Carolina has expanded its property to develop hospitality and accommodation services. While equestrian events attract horse fanciers, the center’s greater impact might be on the economic landscape of Polk County and the equestrian industry.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 36 Issue 6, June 2016,
p26-27, il, por
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30214
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North Carolina is embracing its burgeoning gun business, while other states with historic ties to firearms manufacturing have gotten tougher on the industry. State laws enacted in 2013 made it easier to obtain pistol permits and expanded the locations where concealed-carry permit holders can have guns. Also, firearms makers are migrating south, improving economic development in the state.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 36 Issue 6, June 2016,
p72-79, il, por
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30626
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In partnership with Gateway, CSX Corp plans the development of an intermodal cargo terminal in Rocky Mount. Gateway is a public-private organization that promotes industry in Edgecombe and Nash counties.
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36260
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Many businesses in Swain and Jackson County prepared for potential tourist influx and ensuring economic impact generated by that year’s solar eclipse. From it were hotels offering special lodging packages and hotels in towns such as Sylva anticipating lodging inventory sell-out.
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38234
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North Carolina led the way in the United States in outlawing the practice of payday lending. However, still in place are socioeconomic conditions that make it a feasible option for some. Because of such factors, the pressure is mounting for its legislative repeal.
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38237
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Cannon Mills’ company identity became associated with Cabarrus County and Concord. Today, its image reflects non-profit rather than profit based pursuits. Descendants of its founders are investing in higher education institutions across the state like Brevard College and local charities like Cabarrus Red Cross. The family’s hometown, touted as the 11th fastest growing city in North Carolina, shows economic promise in historic buildings such as the renovated Hotel Concord, slated to contain forty apartments and five commercial spaces.
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