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7991
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The history of Kannapolis in Cabarrus County during the 20th-century is closely tied to the Cannon Manufacturing Company. James William Cannon started construction of his mill in 1906. At his death in 1921, 12 plants in the Kannapolis complex employed 15,000 workers, who were producing over 300,000 towels a day. The mills employed several generations of mill workers. In 1985, the plants were sold, and after passing through several owners, closed permanently in 2003. Nearly 4,800 workers in Cabarrus and Rowan counties were laid off. County leaders began a search for new projects. Since 2003, over 350 new jobs have come to Kannapolis, along with $25 million in new investments. The biggest project is the North Carolina Research Campus. This $1 billion biotechnology center, opening in 2010, will be one of the most advanced facilities of its type in the world.
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Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 74 Issue 3, Aug 2006, p18-20, 22, 24-25, il, por, map Periodical Website
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13664
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Kannapolis is a mill village that grew up to be one of North Carolina's largest cities, and it's most unique.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 19 Issue 28, Dec 1951, p24-25, 27, f
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24309
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A mill in Kannapolis was bought out by Pillowtex Corp., of Dallas, Texas. Pillowtex plans to consolidate all offices in Dallas, essentially moving management and administrative positions out of Kannapolis. Additional job cut are expected to affect both the mill and the area.
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38237
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Cannon Mills’ company identity became associated with Cabarrus County and Concord. Today, its image reflects non-profit rather than profit based pursuits. Descendants of its founders are investing in higher education institutions across the state like Brevard College and local charities like Cabarrus Red Cross. The family’s hometown, touted as the 11th fastest growing city in North Carolina, shows economic promise in historic buildings such as the renovated Hotel Concord, slated to contain forty apartments and five commercial spaces.