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630
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Keever assesses the impact of Interstate 40 on the economy of Wilmington.
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3549
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With strong tourism and shipping-based industries, in addition to manufacturing and movie production studios, Wilmington is a major contributor to the economy of the southern coastal region.
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14039
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This month's BUSINESS NORTH CAROLINA community profile features the city of Wilmington.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 3 Issue 11, Nov 1983,
p39-40, 42-44, il
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14349
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So far as a great many people are concerned, when they think of Wilmington they think of summer vacations and fishing trips. Many, however, undoubtedly would be surprised to know that Wilmington also is a great industrial city which is progressing steadily and offering greater possibilities as far as the future is concerned.
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15569
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Polson discusses what effect the growing film-making industry is having on Wilmington and the surrounding counties. By one estimate studio expenditures of $24 million accounted for 6.4 percent of all economic activity in the four-county area surrounding Wilmington in 1986.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 7 Issue 2, Feb 1987,
p22-26, il
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24235
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Wilmington, North Carolina's historic port city, and the Cape Fear coastal region are among the state's top tourist draws. This article presents top tourist attractions and activities in the area.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 23 Issue 10, October 2003,
p68-75, il
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24239
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Wilmington's population continues to grow and its economy is expanding and diversifying. This article examines the city's growth and setbacks over the past year.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 22 Issue 8, August 2002,
p59-66, il
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24286
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Wilmington has witnessed a boom in business startups and community development as a result of leaders' unique approach, which included capitalizing on its unique waterfront and port city.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 21 Issue 9, September 2001,
p48-58, il
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24382
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DeLaurentiis Entertainment Group is housed in Wilmington, North Carolina and owns seven soundstages. It produced seven of the twenty-two movies filmed in the state in 1987, causing North Carolina to be fourth in the nation in terms of movie-making profits. Now, the company is struggling financially, which may have a negative effect on bringing in future movie-makers to the state.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 8 Issue 4, April 1988,
p16-22, il
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24400
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Dorothy’s Ruffled Originals is a curtain store in Wilmington that pulls in twelve million annually. This article highlights the business and how its founders bring in revenue.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 6 Issue 9, September 1986,
p38-40, il
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24779
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Wilmington-based Vertex Railcar Corp. recently partnered with China Southern Railway in a venture that will provide much-needed economic development impact. Vertex CEO, Don Croteau discusses his background and his goals for the partnership.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 36 Issue 1, January 2016,
p60-65, il, por
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30491
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The year 1985 saw renewed strength in the manufacturing sector of Wilmington, North Carolina. Recent announcements of new and expanded manufacturing facilities in the area are indicative of this rebound, and predictions suggest that further growth in the area manufacturing activity can be expected over 1986.
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30494
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Economic activity for 1986 in the Wilmington, North Carolina area continues to show growth over previous levels. A new index of local leading economic indicators (RILE) can forecast the direction of future regional economic activity in the Wilmington area.
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30500
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In comparison to 1985, economic growth in the Wilmington, North Carolina area slowed to a moderate pace over 1986 of approximately five percent, its long-term historical trend. Forecasts predict that growth in 1987 will match that of 1986. At the national level, growth will slow in 1987 but, as of yet, there is no recession in sight.
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30507
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The year 1986 was a better than average year for the local economy. A mid-year review of local economic activity indicates that 1987 will be similar to 1986, and there is no immediate danger of a national recession. The dollar has continued to fall against other major currencies because of the uncertainty which has characterized United States trade policy.
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