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42771
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Pitt County Development Commission has been around since 1959. The newly formed Greenville-Eastern North Carolina Alliance is augmenting the work of the commission. East Carolina University's development partner, Elliott Sidewalk Communities unveiled a master plan in October to bring life to ECU's Millennial Campus. Manufacturing comprises nearly 25% of Pitt County's gross domestic product.
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43041
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"North Carolina businesses exported a record $34.35 billion in merchandise in 2019 but started this year facing the economic impact of an unprecedented global pandemic." John Loyack is EDPNC vice president of global business services.
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40638
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Success, measured by an increase in residents, reputation, and revenue, is the hoped for outcomes of Greenville’s 2020 Economic Development Plan. The outcome is possible through the strategy of continuing the development of the Uptown area, ECU, and the Town Commons.
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East: the Magazine of East Carolina University
(NoCar LD 1741 E44 A172), Vol. 17 Issue 1, Winter 2019,
p22-23
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Urban development--Greenville; Economic development; Economic development plan--Greenville; East Carolina University; Urban development--Greenville--Uptown; Metropolitan areas--North Carolina ; Metropolitan areas--North Carolina--Greenville; Pitt Community College ; Millennial campuses--East Carolina University ; Urban development--Greenville--Town Common; Parks--North Carolina--Greenville
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38219
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Several factors were attributed to business booming between North Carolina’s Southeast, an economic development partnership, and international firms from nations such as Australia, China, and South Africa. Among the factors were its waterways, such as Wilmington’s seaport; advantageous infrastructure, such as highway connectivity; military members that are also viewed as lucrative potential employees; comparatively lower costs, such as corporate tax rate.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 38 Issue 4, April 2018 ,
p83-84, 86, 88, 90-93
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International business enterprises; International relations; Economic development; Infrastructure--North Carolina; International firms; Tourism; Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina ; NCEast Alliance (Greenville) ; Textile industry--North Carolina ; Tobacco industry; Pharmaceutical industry; Pitt County Development Commission (Greenville); Carolinas Gateway Partnership (Edgecombe County); Seaports--Wilmington
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34433
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The Charlotte Regional Partnership has branded itself as “Charlotte USA.” The partnership’s intent is to connect companies and their job opportunities to the workforces in towns with their own distinct economies but still within the Charlotte area. While the partnership says it successfully bid and recruited twelve economic development projects in 2017, some officials wonder if the partnership is as effective as it could be, especially in light of a high-profile failure in January.
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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,
p58-63, il
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30920
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A Greensboro historic textile mill is being renovated into spaces for lawyers, artists, nonprofits and plans for a boutique hotel.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 37 Issue 9, September 2017,
p53-57, il
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39527
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Counties like Nash and Edgecombe, historically agrarian, have been developing a strong manufacturing base in the past few decades. Generating economic and job growth for towns like Rocky Mount and Tarboro are industrial recruiters like Carolinas Gateway Partnership, companies like Tyson Foods, Inc., and projects like the Carolina Connector intermodal rail terminal.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 37 Issue 8, August 2017,
p90, 92, 94, 96, 98-101
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Nash County--History; Nash County--Industry; Edgecombe County--History; Edgecombe County--Economic conditions; Rocky Mount--Industry; Tarboro--Industry; Carolinas Gateway Partnership (Edgecombe County); Manufacturing industries; Food processing companies; Economic development; Job creation--North Carolina; Nash Community College; Edgecombe Community College
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30206
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Tryon International Equestrian Center in Polk County, North Carolina has expanded its property to develop hospitality and accommodation services. While equestrian events attract horse fanciers, the center’s greater impact might be on the economic landscape of Polk County and the equestrian industry.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 36 Issue 6, June 2016,
p26-27, il, por
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30626
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In partnership with Gateway, CSX Corp plans the development of an intermodal cargo terminal in Rocky Mount. Gateway is a public-private organization that promotes industry in Edgecombe and Nash counties.
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36273
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Economic and occupational growth in the Tarheel State, partly because of sectors such as banking and higher education, has fed what Hood called North Carolina Exceptionalism. What may be less obvious to those on both side of the political spectrum is the role that the Republican and Democrat parties have played in the growth of such sectors, whether for credit or blame.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 36 Issue 2, February 2016,
p10-11
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36279
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Income inequality in North Carolina is illustrated through the map revealing where the one hundred counties fall, annual income wise. Only in four counties—Mecklenburg, Durham, Orange, and Wake—can individuals can earn ten percent over state average, pegged at $45,000. The author cited opportunity as a substantial factor. However, this inequality could narrow, with the annual salary increase in forty-seven counties revealing this promise.
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36295
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Reported as among the top ten research universities in the United States, UNC Chapel Hill’s research endeavors has greatly impacted treatment measures for diseases such as cancer, postpartum depression, and diabetes. Such accomplishments possible through partnerships with corporations, as well as personalized treatments and targeted therapies.
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill--Research; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Research Center; IBM; Genetics--Research; Postpartum depression; Cancer--Medical care; Cancer--Research; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. School of Medicine; Diabetes--Prevention; Job creation--North Carolina; Economic development
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30958
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Following the decline of the tobacco industry, Wilson is refocusing its economy toward arts and innovation. With a city-built high-speed gigabit internet infrastructure in place, a planning partnership between community, business, government, non-profit, health and education seeks to create a "quality of place" that will attract more industry to the area.
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30968
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Holly Springs, NC experienced a boom in residential growth throughout the 90's due to the sprawl of the Triangle area. By the end of the 90's, the town with only a single grocery store established an economic development department with plans to balance its tax base by recruiting industry.
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