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1995
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The trade relationship existing between Japan and North Carolina is mutually beneficial. The state exports over $1.3 billion to Japan, while Japan has over $2 billion invested in the state through its 156 companies doing business here.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 14 Issue 11, Dec 1994,
p56-60, il
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2098
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There are eighty-nine full time money managers registered in the state who offer diverse investment choices. Investors who utilize them want excellent service, outstanding performance, and strong investment strategies.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 15 Issue 1, Jan 1995,
p18-28, il
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2099
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John Allison is CEO of the newly merged BB&T Financial Corp. and Southern National Corp. The new bank, Southern National, will be the nation's 35th- largest and have the most deposits and branches of any state bank.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 15 Issue 1, Jan 1995,
p31-37, il
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2100
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The newest entry in North Carolina's $100 million dollar minor league sports enterprises is hockey. Bill Black, part-owner of the Greensboro Monarchs, is one of a number of businessmen who have expanded into professional sports.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 15 Issue 1, Jan 1995,
p44-49, il
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2102
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After forty years, Don Clayton of Fayetteville, developer of the Putt-Putt Golf Courses, has retired from the $100 million business. His daughter, Donna Clayton Lloyd, succeeds him
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6.The Paper Chase to Hyperspace by Silverman, Alan Business North Carolina Vol. 15 Issue 1, Jan 1995
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2103
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On-line newspaper service in the state ranges from the basic, THE CHARLOTTE OBSERVER electronic bulletin board, to the sophisticated, THE NEWS AND OBSERVER's NandO.net. Location, start-up costs and revenue sources must be considered before going on-line.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 15 Issue 1, Jan 1995,
p14-17, il
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2121
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The state's 100 counties are divided into seven economic regions for the purpose of promoting each region to attract prospective employers. Regional financing comes from local and state governments and businesses.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 15 Issue 2, Feb 1995,
p30-47, il
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2122
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While agricultural and manufacturing jobs have declined over the last twenty years, such other job sectors as government, retail, and service have grown, enabling the state to post a $650 million trade surplus
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 15 Issue 2, Feb 1995,
p48-49, il
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2123
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With a combination of traditional products, like tobacco, and new crops such as broccoli and farm-raised trout, state farmers netted a record $5 billion from $41 billion in gross sales. The state now ranks ninth among farm states.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 15 Issue 2, Feb 1995,
p51-53, il
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2124
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Although the number of banks in North Carolina declined from 78 in 1993 to 69 in June 1994, mergers are enabling institutions to expand. Large banks can offer better services, protect themselves from takeovers, and better operate outside the state.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 15 Issue 2, Feb 1995,
p55-57, il
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2125
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Deregulation of the utilities industry is challenging Duke Power and CP&L to provide earnings while facing competition from other power sources, rate-shopping by local industries, and services offered by out-of-state companies.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 15 Issue 2, Feb 1995,
p111-113, il
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2135
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Compared to 1993, commercial construction is up 20% in 1994 with the $160 million Carolinas Stadium in Charlotte leading the way. Home building is also strong, and contractors in the Triad, Triangle and Charlotte are having to compete for skilled workers
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 15 Issue 2, Feb 1995,
p59-61, il
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2136
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The state is working to bring public schools to a level comparable with the university system and is focusing on such areas as dropouts, reducing class size, capital outlays, improved communication skills, and math.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 15 Issue 2, Feb 1995,
p63-65, il
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2137
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Competition among hospitals is helping to moderate rising health-care costs in the state. Shorter hospital stays, alliances with nursing homes, and purchase of physician practices by hospitals are contributing to this trend.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 15 Issue 2, Feb 1995,
p71-73, il
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2140
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According to American Furniture Manufacturers Association in High Point, the industry shipped $19.8 billion in furniture in 1994. New home sales, remodeling, and home refinancing money will foster the demand for furniture in 1995.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 15 Issue 2, Feb 1995,
p67-69, il
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