Stuart Dickson is chief executive officer of Ruddick Corp. and the newly elected chairman of North Carolina Citizens for Business and Industry (NCCBI).
Public interest groups have flourished in North Carolina because of the political climate and because most groups focus on statewide issues rather than local or regional issues.
Mostly known for its mountain peaks, waterfalls, and pristine settings, Transylvania County is now emerging as a county rich in cultural opportunities and one with a considerable industrial base.
Employers are pressing insurers for innovations, and the responses are leading companies to conclude that Health Maintenance Organizations are the best option.
The state took a stand on garbage control two years ago. Now many officials worry about the slow development of markets that will buy all the recyclable material that the law says cannot be thrown away.
Worried that neighboring states are doing a better job of attracting tourists, North Carolina's tourism industry marshals its forces behind legislative initiatives and a new marketing scheme.
North Carolina is emerging as one of the nation's premier centers of high-tech telecommunications manufacturing. From fiber optics to powerful chips, from lap-tops to software, it's all made here.
Astute application of the tax laws and strong ties to the corporate establishment are allowing The Nature Conservancy's NC Chapter to acquire land, thus protecting endangered plants and animals.
Van Eure, daughter of legendary restauranteur Thad Eure, has taken over her father's most famous restaurant, the Angus Barn in Raleigh, and continued its esteemed tradition.