Record #:

13345

Author(s):

Quirk, Bea

Abstract:

In 1949 there were 440 minor league baseball teams nationwide; North Carolina fielded 35 of them. Today the number has shrunk to 162 nationwide and eight in the state. Quirk examines the success and popularity of minor league baseball in North Carolina.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 2 Issue 8, Sept 1982, p18-23, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Minor league baseball

Record #:

29177

Author(s):

Quirk, Bea

Abstract:

What has made Charlotte, North Carolina a success despite being a medium-sized city has been the diversity of resources and populations in surrounding towns, cities, counties, and states within 20 to 40 miles. Charlotte no longer exists as a single city, but part of a larger regional metropolis.

Source:

North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 49 Issue 2, Feb 1991, pA18, A20-A21, por

Subject(s):

Charlotte Metropolitan Area

Record #:

2727

Author(s):

Quirk, Bea

Abstract:

With the North Carolina Zoological Park as its star attraction, Randolph County seeks to expand tourism. Other attractions include the Uwharrie Natural Forest and Seagrove potters.

Source:

North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 54 Issue 2, Feb 1996, p20-21, il

Subject(s):

North Carolina Zoological Park (Asheboro); Zoos--Asheboro; Tourist trade--Randolph County; Randolph County--Description and travel

Record #:

29176

Author(s):

Quirk, Bea

Abstract:

A strength of Charlotte, North Carolina's economy is its diversity. One such industry that adds diversity without putting strain in the region's resources is travel and tourism. In 1990, it was estimated that tourism pumped $1.26 billion into the local economy, providing revenue and jobs to the region.

Source:

North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 49 Issue 2, Feb 1991, pA12, A14, A16, por

Subject(s):

Charlotte--Economic conditions; Tourism--North Carolina; Mecklenburg County--Economic conditions

Record #:

622

Author(s):

Quirk, Bea

Abstract:

An entire special section is dedicated to the city of Charlotte, its economy and its people.

Source:

North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 49 Issue 2, Feb 1991, pA3-A30, il

Subject(s):

Charlotte

Record #:

2728

Author(s):

Quirk, Bea

Abstract:

With business investments of over $300 million and 1,600 new jobs since 1991, Randolph County, the state's sixth most industrialized county, enjoys low unemployment and plans for further economic growth.

Source:

North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 54 Issue 2, Feb 1996, p17-19,22-23,26-29, il

Subject(s):

Randolph County--Economic conditions

Record #:

13007

Author(s):

Quirk, Bea

Abstract:

The state's top travel destination is a surprise to many people. It's not the beaches or mountains or Sandhills golfing resorts. It's Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. In 1988, their travel and tourism revenues reached $1.049 billion, accounting for 17.02 percent of the state's total.

Source:

North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 48 Issue 5, May 1990, p24, 26, 28, 30, il

Subject(s):

Charlotte--Description and travel; Tourism; Mecklenburg County--Description and travel

Record #:

196

Author(s):

Quirk, Bea

Abstract:

The National Climatic Data Center is based in Asheville.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 59 Issue 9, Feb 1992, p24-26, il

Subject(s):

Weather forecasting; National Climatic Data Center

Record #:

24415

Author(s):

Quirk, Bea; Chapple, Ron [Photographer]

Abstract:

Robert and Joan Zimmerman produce six nationally known trade and consumer shows annually. This article discusses how the couple successfully manages business and marriage.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 4 Issue 11, November 1984, p29-32, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Trade; Trade shows--Charlotte; Business