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for "Mildenberg, David"
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38220
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How the UNC system passes the test is seemingly simple: graduate more students from rural parts of North Carolina and low income households; graduate more students within five years. What makes the test not so simple to pass is issues not so easily measured in rates or statistics. Those highlighted included the pressure on unprepared students to attend a university; post high school alternatives under-promoted because of the attention placed on university attendance.
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University of North Carolina (System); University of North Carolina (System)--Students--Rating of; First generation college students--North Carolina ; Low income households; College students--North Carolina, rural areas; Graduation rates--college students; Appalachian State University; Winston-Salem State University; Board of Governors--UNC System; Higher education; Spellings, Margaret; Economic mobility
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28469
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Aided by Facebook and a Taiwanese textile company, jobs and manufacturing are returning to Forest City, NC. The Rutherford County city is experiencing a growth in jobs as several major corporations are opening factories and Facebook has built a data center around Forest City. Previously known as a mill town, the companies were lured by the city’s desire to bring them there. The details of the new jobs and economic impact of them are detailed.
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28476
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The details behind the pending merger of ECU Physicians and Vidant Medical Group are discussed. The merger has been moving slowly and that has frustrated many. The complexities behind the deal and the benefits for East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine and Vidant are discussed.
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28579
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To give a snapshot of North Carolina’s economy, a diverse group of business leaders share their perspectives on important trends. Statistics are provided for agriculture, banking, energy, health care, higher education, housing, law, life sciences, money management, and transportation.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 37 Issue 2, February 2017,
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28581
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Carbon Cycle Energy plant is addressing a long-standing goal of turning pig and poultry poop into energy. Construction of the plant began in December near Warsaw in Duplin County, North Carolina, giving great incentive to support development of renewables.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 37 Issue 2, February 2017,
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28582
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A federal judge in Raleigh ordered Wal-Mart to pay $32.5 million to Art Pope’s Variety Wholesalers for infringing its “Backyard” trademark. According to Pope, Henderson-based Roses, was using the name on grills and lawn and garden equipment despite legal warnings.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 37 Issue 2, February 2017,
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28584
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Mike McMahan of Charlotte sold his financial advisory business to open Gaston Capital Partners, a private-equity company. According to McMahan, success in private equity partly stems from finding businesses with a product or service that can expand nationally.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 37 Issue 2, February 2017,
p18-19, por
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28606
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North Carolina’s constitution gives state lawmakers authority over the University of North Carolina System, but its governing board has traditionally rejected politics. The board rejecting politics may longer be normal as ties between state lawmakers and the Board of Governors have strengthened. The recent actions of the Board of Governors and their political ties and influences are examined.
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28607
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Charlotte’s General Steel Drum has secured a profitable share of the U.S. container market. The company boasts a state-of-the art manufacturing process and is a small family company. The history of the company and how it competes against larger companies owned by conglomerates is described.
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28702
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North Carolina is a natural spot for converting poultry waste into power. A Farmville, NC area business called Carolina Poultry Power will convert 60,000 tons of turkey litter into steam energy to power turbines creating electricity. The details of the project and the politics which make it difficult are discussed.
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28755
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Art Pope and the success of his discount chain store Roses are profiled. The chain store has succeeded where others have failed and the store continues to do well despite the recent problems in the retail industry nationwide.
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30624
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The authors present a sample of efforts taken to develop growth and assistance for entrepreneurs throughout North Carolina.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 37 Issue 9, September 2017,
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36253
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Sites such as The History Museum of Burke County and Benjamin May-Lewis House offer information about North Carolina’s history. An experience of the state’s beautiful landscapes can be found in areas such as WRAL Azalea Gardens and Wiseman’s View. Entertainment and dining can be found at businesses such as Drexel Barber Shop and Chapel Hill’s Sup Dogs.
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Burke County--History; Farmville--History; Pitt County--History--Towns--Farmville; Wilson--Description and travel; Linville Gorge; Bluegrass music; Cathedrals--Raleigh; Alexander County--History; Kinston--Economic development; Hiddenite--Description and travel; Taylorsville; Benjamin May-Lewis House; Sup Dogs--Chapel Hill
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39587
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Also called “business incubators,” projects are introduced to light the creative spark of entrepreneurs, which in turn can generate profits, serve the common good, and spur job growth. Examples of profiled businesses offering a combination of these three factors include North Carolina Arts Incubator, Siler City; Flywheel, Winston-Salem; Blue Ridge Food Ventures, Candler; Technology Enterprise Center of Eastern Carolina, Greenville; and North Carolina Research Campus, Kannapolis.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 36 Issue 9, September 2017,
p58-63
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Business incubators; Entrepreneurship; HQ Community--Raleigh; North Carolina Arts Incubator (Siler City); Flywheel (Winston-Salem); UNC Wilmington Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship; Blue Ridge Food Ventures (Candler); American Underground (Durham); Technology Enterprise Center of Eastern Carolina (Greenville); Kinston Enterprise Center; Project for Innovation, Energy, and Sustainability (Davidson); North Carolina Research Campus (Kannapolis)
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39659
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Fayetteville’s Vision 2026 plan has a two-fold mission: to spur economic growth, which may transform its current military town identity. How the business, government, and institutional leaders intend to make this vision a reality is through initiatives such as a baseball stadium, redevelopment of the historic Prince Charles Hotel, and a bond investing in park and recreation sites. Such initiatives may build on Fayetteville’s industrial base and make its county comparable to surrounding counties in terms of factors such as population growth.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 37 Issue 11, November 2017,
p58-65
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Fayetteville--Economic conditions; Fayetteville--Industry; Fort Bragg; Cumberland County--Economic conditions; Urban development--Fayetteville--Visions 2026; Historic buildings--Fayetteville--Market House; Prince Charles Hotel (Fayetteville); Airborne and Special Operations Museum (Fayetteville); Fayetteville Technical Community College ; Fayetteville State University--History; Methodist University (Fayetteville, N.C.)