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30337
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Colon Terrell, a retired banker in Raleigh, is walking three-thousand miles across the United States to raise awareness of heart disease prevention. The American Heart Association in Raleigh is an active partner in Terrell’s walk and is assisting with promoting the walk by hosting several events across the nation.
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Jonathan Felts of the American Banking Association discusses the political climate for North Carolina bankers, and the association’s current legislative and regulatory priorities. With the upcoming elections in November, Felts explains how grassroots are effective in government relations, and advises bankers on what they can do to help the industry and local economic development.
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Walter Dalton, the 2012 Democratic candidate for North Carolina Governor, is the current Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina. In an interview, Dalton discusses the state’s community banking system, public and private partnerships with the military, community colleges and technical institutes, and demand for clean energy. Dalton also discusses his vision for North Carolina’s economy and workforce.
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30374
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HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc., the holding company for HomeTrust Bank, announced the plan of conversion to a stock holding company form of organization. Community banks are consolidating to create the size, scale, and financial strength to be competitive in their markets. HomeTrust’s conversion should help Western North Carolina to increase jobs and economic growth.
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30388
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George Holding is the Representative for North Carolina’s Thirteenth Congressional District, and serves on the Judiciary Committee and the Foreign Affairs Committee. In an interview, Holding discusses his top legislative priorities, threats to the economy, and debt.
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30396
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Mark Meadows is the Representative for North Carolina’s Eleventh Congressional District and a former small business owner. In an interview, Meadows discusses his top legislative priorities, threats to the banking industry, regulations and economic conditions in North Carolina.
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30402
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Forest Commercial Bank was one of the last de novo banks chartered in North Carolina. John Kimberly, president and CEO of Forest Commercial Bank in Asheville, explains how the bank was formed and how it has grown and prospered. Kimberly also discusses how the bank has been impacted by the Dodd-Frank Act and recent banking regulations.
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30410
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Robert Pittinger is the Representative for North Carolina’s Ninth Congressional District, and serves on the House Committee on Financial Services. In an interview, Pittinger discusses how he got into politics and his top legislative priorities. He also discusses how recent regulations will impact banks and credit unions in North Carolina.
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30441
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Richard Hudson was elected in 2012 to represent North Carolina’s Eighth Congressional District. In an interview, Hudson discusses his background in politics and top legislative priorities. Hudson believes community-generated solutions will help stabilize and grow the state’s economy.
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30444
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Credit Unions compete with banks in communities across North Carolina, and there is no practical limitation on who a credit union can serve. The tax-exempt status puts credit unions at a competitive advantage relative to other taxpaying financial institutions providing identical services. This article discusses how credit unions have evolved and affected economic behavior in North Carolina.
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The North Carolina Bankers Association presented Governor Pat McCrory with a resolution supporting the North Carolina Common Core State Standards. The resolution called for continued implementation of these rigorous goals and aligned assessments to ensure students are prepared for success in college and career. This article discusses the standards in relation to statistics on test scores, graduation rates and employment.
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30451
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Durham Hillside is the first high school in North Carolina to open a school bank training center. The student-run center offers mentor opportunities and help with financial literacy, money management skills, and career training.
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