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"She keeps teeth shining. He flies Uncle Sam's Fighter Jets, While Building A Thriving Conglomerate From Goldsboro." Besides their day job, Melissa Mertely and Tyler Brennan have three other businesses that employ more than 100 people with a revenue recorded last year of more than $21 million.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 43 Issue 5, May 2023,
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"Video -- and other media -- couldn't kill radio star don Curtis' dream for building a statewide chain." Raleigh based Curtis Media Group is the nation's largest radio network owned by a single shareholder. Son of a Bessemer City pharmacist, Don Curtis is currently 86 years old. His family foundation is one of the largest donors at UNC Chapel Hill. He was the first president of the N.C Cable Television Association.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 43 Issue 8, August 2023,
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"Lynn Minges, president of the N.C. Restaurant & Lodging Association, joined High Point University President Nido Qubein in the Power List interview, a partnership for discussion with influential leaders." The industry represents more than $27 billion in annual sales for the state.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 43 Issue 12, December 2023,
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"Raleigh-bsed Natrx believes it can turn the tide on soil erosion along coastlines in a way that also helps the environment." The company has patented a 3D printing process that creates environmentally friendly blocks that can be used in waterways to control erosion in much the same way as old tires and other materials. The company was founded in 2016 by Leonard Nelson and Matt Campbell.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 44 Issue 1, January 2024,
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"A homegrown restaurant chain revives under a new proprietor." A quarter of a million dollars was spent in 2023 upgrading the Charlotte based Hickory Tavern restaurant chain with its 20 locations in North and South Carolina. CEO Mark Eason has been leading the charge to resurrect the chain. The business was originally founded in Hickory in 1997. A new menu was rolled out in August.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 44 Issue 1, January 2024,
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"Gaston County is revitalizing its down-towns while strengthening foundations in healthcare, education and manufacturing." A number of multi million dollar projects are in the works, touching on all municipalities in Gaston County. The following article gives summary.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 44 Issue 1, January 2024,
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"The NC East Alliance economic development organization is initiating a homegrown approach through education resources to create a continual skilled workforce in its 29 Coastal Plain Counties."
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 43 Issue 10, October 2023,
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"How Bob Timberlake, a nice guy from Lexington, became a global phenomenon." In the mid 1960s, Timberlake became influenced by the artist Andrew Wyeth. Timberlake has since become a renowned painter, his works selling the millions and has contributed a multi-billion business with his brand of home decor through Lexington Furniture.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 43 Issue 10, October 2023,
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"Chapel Hill leaders jockey to make Franklin Street a dynamic space." While some legacy destinations in the downtown district remain, many have been forced out due to the unprecedented price for land. Before the Pandemic, prices were around $4 to $5 million per acre. Now they are $6 to $8 million.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 43 Issue 10, October 2023,
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"A Durham startup promotes sustainability sharing and fun with regular toy deliveries." Tiny Earth was launched in early 2021. The business is currently one of Durham's fastest growing companies. It makes its toys from wood reclaimed from rubber trees and uses a safer non-formaldehyde glue. Rachael Classi is CEO.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 43 Issue 10, October 2023,
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"A Cary company says tasty kombucha isn't an oxymoron." Cary -based company Tribucha is betting on the increased popularity of health drinks. It was the first company in the industry to package its product in cans and six packs, ahead of similar brands owned by Pepsi and Coca-Cola.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 43 Issue 10, October 2023,
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"Famed Tar Heel artist Bob Timberlake launches furniture line with an Amish twist." Now 86, Timberlake has recently returned to the furniture business. He is partnering with Carolina Custom Leather and Archbold Furniture to launch his "American Home" line on April 13 at the International Home Furnishings market in High Point. Timberlake is particular for the quality of American-made furniture as second to none.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 44 Issue 4, April 2024,
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"The Roxboro coal-fired plant has been a key power generator since 1966. It's slated to close within a decade, forcing the utility to seek new energy sources." varied are opinions on renewable energy sources like natural gas. Stephen Arbogast with UNC's Kenan-Flagler Energy Center that renewables at present stage are just not capable of carrying the load entirely on their own.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 44 Issue 4, April 2024,
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Northern Regional Hospital in Mount Airy is one of only 10 independent community hospitals surviving in North Carolina. Martin General Hospital in Williamston is the latest casualty among the independent hospitals, closing in August 2023. Carteret Health Care in Morehead City on the other hand is profitable with annual revenue of nearly $200 million.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 44 Issue 3, March 2024,
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"Wilmington's new endowment encounters growing pains as it seeks 'transformational change'". The New Hanover Community Endowment was created with $1.25 million in proceeds from the county's sale of the 800 bed New Hanover Regional Medical Center to Novant Health in 2021. It one of the largest community-building nonprofits in North Carolina history. Focus of the endowment is social and health equity, community development and safety.
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