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Record #:
1443
Author(s):
Silverman, Alan
Abstract:
Silverman explains what the Information Superhighway is, who will own it, where the money will come from, when and how business will be able to use it, and the political and security aspects.
Source:
Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 14 Issue 3, Apr 1994, p25-29, il Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Information networks
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Record #:
1531
Author(s):
Silverman, Alan
Abstract:
Western NC is pushing a program called \"Handmade in America,\" which organizers hope will expand the crafts industry and transform the economically depressed region into the crafts center of America.
Source:
North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 52 Issue 5, May 1994, p8-10, il
Subject(s):
Artisans; Industry--Location; Handmade in America; Handicraft
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Record #:
1817
Author(s):
Silverman, Alan
Abstract:
Silverman highlights ten of North Carolina's most successful economic developers. These professionals are hired by counties and other government entities to recruit business and industry to a particular area.
Source:
Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 14 Issue 8, Sept 1994, p22-32, il, por Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Economic development; Industrial recruitment; Industrial promotion
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Record #:
1871
Author(s):
Silverman, Alan
Abstract:
Retirees in North Carolina are finding pleasure in woodworking, and are learning the craft in programs such as Wayne Raab's Wood Production Crafts program at Haywood Community College.
Source:
North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 52 Issue 9, Sept 1994, p18-20, il
Subject(s):
Retirees; Woodwork; Haywood Community College--Wood Production Crafts Curriculum
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Record #:
2103
Author(s):
Silverman, Alan
Abstract:
On-line newspaper service in the state ranges from the basic, THE CHARLOTTE OBSERVER electronic bulletin board, to the sophisticated, THE NEWS AND OBSERVER's NandO.net. Location, start-up costs and revenue sources must be considered before going on-line.
Source:
Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 15 Issue 1, Jan 1995, p14-17, il Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Information networks; Internet (Computer network); Newspaper publishing; Electronic publishing
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Record #:
2121
Author(s):
Silverman, Alan
Abstract:
The state's 100 counties are divided into seven economic regions for the purpose of promoting each region to attract prospective employers. Regional financing comes from local and state governments and businesses.
Source:
Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 15 Issue 2, Feb 1995, p30-47, il Periodical Website
Subject(s):
North Carolina--Economic conditions; Regional planning districts; Regional economics
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Record #:
2288
Author(s):
Silverman, Alan
Abstract:
Two decades ago the Charlotte Motor Speedway attracted few fans. Now, through the efforts of Bruton Smith and Humpy Wheeler, it is a $56-million-a-year holding company, with varied business interests, including the Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Source:
Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 15 Issue 4, Apr 1995, p30-39, il Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Charlotte Motor Speedway; Smith, Bruton; Wheeler, Howard Augustine (Humpy) Wheeler, Jr., 1938-; Automobile racing--Charlotte
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Record #:
2292
Author(s):
Silverman, Alan
Abstract:
A lack of usable land to develop, high unemployment, and inadequate infrastructure often lead the state's coastal and mountain counties to depend highly on tourism for revenues, while at the same time seeking other ways to enlarge their economic base.
Source:
Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 15 Issue 5, May 1995, p40-47, il Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Tourist trade; North Carolina, Eastern--Economic conditions; Regional economic disparities; North Carolina, Western--Economic conditions
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