Record #:

36259

Author(s):

Abstract:

The nine individuals interviewed represented the Carolina Biological Supply Company, Ward and Smith PA, Family Enterprise Center, Capel Inc., Conrad Industries, TradeMark Properties Inc., and Qualified Builders Inc. Topics included growing up in the family business, other career paths explored, family business histories, challenges unique to family-owned businesses, and how they anticipated keeping their family businesses for the next generation.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 37 Issue 7, July 2017, p24-28, 30 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Businesses; Business; New Bern--Economic development; Weaverville--Description and travel; Troy--Economic conditions; Raleigh--Economic conditions; Carolina Biological Supply Co. (Burlington); Chapel Hill--Economic conditions; Trademark Properties, Inc. (Raleigh)

Record #:

5914

Author(s):

Comer, Susan L.

Abstract:

Troy, the county seat of Montgomery County, is OUR STATE magazine's Tar Heel Town of the Month. Comer discusses a number of features of this close-knit town of 4,205 individuals, including the historic 1921 courthouse, and other sites; Capel Rugs, a main employer; and preservation efforts.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 71 Issue 3, Aug 2003, p18-20, 22-23, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Troy--Description and travel; Troy--Economic conditions