Record #:

6945

Author(s):

Martin, Edward

Abstract:

McGill Environmental of North Carolina, Inc., headquartered in Harrrells, in Sampson County, is a runner-up in the 2004 BUSINESS NORTH CAROLINA Small Business of the Year competition. The company, founded in 1991 by Noel Lyons and James H. McGill, turns about 200,000 tons of waste a year into compost. The company employs 52 and projects revenues of $7 million in 2004.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 24 Issue 12, Dec 2004, p39, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

First Congressional District--North Carolina--Industry; Compost industry--Harrells; McGill Environmental of North Carolina, Inc

Record #:

6946

Author(s):

Richter, Chris

Abstract:

National Dragway Corp., headquartered in Rockingham, is a runner-up in the 2004 BUSINESS NORTH CAROLINA Small Business of the Year competition. The company, founded in 1992 by Steve Earwood, operates the Rockingham Dragway. The company promotes and holds racing events, such as import races, motorcycle races, and drag races. The company employs nine and projects revenues of $2.9 million in 2004.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 24 Issue 12, Dec 2004, p41, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

First Congressional District--North Carolina--Industry; Drag racing--Rockingham; National Dragway Corp. (Rockingham); Earwood, Steve

Record #:

6947

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

James H. Speed, Jr., is president and CEO of North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Co. The 106-year-old Durham-based company is the nation's largest black-owned insurer. The company operated in the red in 2002 an 2003. Speed, who joined the company in 2002 and assumed his present position in 2003, predicts the company will break even in 2004 and become profitable in 2005. He was chief financial officer for Hardee's Foods in Rocky Mount before joining North Carolina Mutual.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 24 Issue 12, Dec 2004, p18-19, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Co. (Durham)

Record #:

6948

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

Podiatrist Dr. Roy Archambault discovered that one out of five of his surgical patients would get their cast or bandage wet, requiring him to redo the cast or bandage. He developed a latex cover that allowed the wearer to get into water and still stay dry. Archambault quit practicing ten years ago and went into business. His company, Wilmington-based Xero Products LLC, sells the XeroSox, a latex sleeve that fits over a cast or bandage. A hand pump removes the air. The company employs thirteen and projects revenues in 2004 of $1.2 million.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 24 Issue 12, Dec 2004, p19-20, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Archambault, Roy; First Congressional District--North Carolina--Industry; Podiatry--Wilmington--Apparatus and instruments

Record #:

6949

Author(s):

Roush, Chris

Abstract:

Tim Rice began his medical career in 1978 as a pharmacist at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro. He held various position there, including three years as chief operating officer, before being named president and CEO of the five-hospital system in 2004. Moses H. Cone Hospital employs over 7,000, making it Greensboro's largest private employer.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 24 Issue 12, Dec 2004, p20, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Rice, Tim; Hospitals--Greensboro--Administration

Record #:

6950

Author(s):

Goldberg, Steve

Abstract:

Tournament fishing is one of the country's fastest growing pro sports. Over twenty-eight million people enjoy fishing, but only a few can make a living fishing competitively on the tournament circuit. One of the youngest competitors is Dustin Wilks, who is twenty-seven. Born in Rocky Mount and now living in Raleigh, Wilks earned a degree in fisheries sciences at North Carolina State University. Wilks's life as a professional fisherman is profiled in this Goldberg article.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 24 Issue 12, Dec 2004, p28-33, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Tournament fishing; Wilks, Steve; Convention facilities--Asheville

Record #:

6951

Author(s):

Roush, Chris

Abstract:

The 2003-2004 National Hockey League season is on hold because the owners have locked the players out over a salary dispute. North Carolina's team, the Carolina Hurricanes, have yet to play a game. Roush discusses how the dispute affects not only the team but also local businesses, like hotels, caterers, restaurants, malls, and memorabilia stores, that depend on home games for part of their yearly revenues.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 24 Issue 12, Dec 2004, p26-27, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Hockey

Record #:

6952

Author(s):

Martin, Edward

Abstract:

Thomas Built Buses, Inc., started in High Point in 1916 as a maker of streetcars. In 1936, the company began building buses and today is the world's largest school bus manufacturer. In August 2004, the company opened a new, $39.7 million plant. When operating at full capacity in 2005, experts expect it to produce about forty-four school buses a day.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 24 Issue 12, Dec 2004, p44-49, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Thomas Built Buses, Inc. (High Point)

Record #:

6980

Author(s):

Roush, Chris

Abstract:

Some North Carolina cities consider soccer tournaments as an income source. The state has become a prime location for some of the biggest college tournaments, including the 2004 women's Final Four in Cary. Many youth leagues and high school conferences exist across the state. Cities see tournaments as a way to fill hotel rooms, pack restaurants, and attract shoppers.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 25 Issue 1, Jan 2005, p24-25, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Soccer--Tournaments

Record #:

6981

Author(s):

Maley, Frank

Abstract:

Until North Carolina voted itself dry in 1909, the state led the nation in wine production. In the 1970s, winemaking started a comeback, and in 2003, the state ranked twelfth in production. The Shelton Vineyards near Dobson is profiled.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 25 Issue 1, Jan 2005, p34-41, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Shelton Vineyards (Dobson); Wineries--Dobson

Record #:

6982

Author(s):

Roush, Chris

Abstract:

Charles Peters, the new chief financial officer of Raleigh-based Red Hat, Inc., is profiled. He was chief financial officer for Burlington Industries before assuming his present position. Red Hat sells and services the Linux computer-operating system.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 25 Issue 1, Jan 2005, p18-19, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Peters, Charles; Red Hat, Inc. (Raleigh)

Record #:

6983

Author(s):

Gautschi, Eric

Abstract:

The Mitchell Gold Co., based in Taylorsville, is a different type of furniture maker. While many other companies in the industry are in a slump, this one added 100 jobs and increased revenues 15 percent in 2004 and will complete a 240,000-square-foot expansion in early 2005. The company was founded by Mitchell Gold and with about 700 employees, is Alexander County's largest employer.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 25 Issue 1, Jan 2005, p19-20, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

The Mitchell Gold Co. (Taylorsville); Furniture industry and trade--Taylorsville

Record #:

6984

Author(s):

Roush, Chris

Abstract:

Susan Devore is president of Charlotte-based Premier Purchasing Partners LP. The company helps over 1,500 hospitals around the country cut costs by buying supplies in bulk. Each year she oversees the purchase of over $19 billion in medical equipment and other supplies. Because of her work, MODERN HEALTHCARE magazine named her the 67th most powerful person in health care, ahead of the U.S. Surgeon General.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 25 Issue 1, Jan 2005, p20, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Devore, Susan; Hospital purchasing; Hospitals--Furniture, equipment, etc.

Record #:

6985

Author(s):

Roush, Chris

Abstract:

Real estate mogul Steven Bell is profiled in this BUSINESS NORTH CAROLINA article. Bell presides over Greensboro-based Steven D. Bell & Co. which owns and manages two dozen shopping centers and other commercial properties, eighteen thousand apartments, and eleven retirement homes in eight states. The company is worth around $1.7 billion and employs 675.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 25 Issue 1, Jan 2005, p42-47, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Bell, Steven D.; Real estate developers--Greensboro

Record #:

6986

Author(s):

Speizer, Irwin

Abstract:

Each year BUSINESS NORTH CAROLINA magazine seeks to determine the best business lawyers in North Carolina. The magazine mailed ballots listing twelve lawyer categories to every lawyer licensed by the North Carolina State Bar and living in North Carolina. The top voter getters in each field are Larry B. Sitton, antitrust; Richard M. Hutson, II, bankruptcy; J. Norfleet Pruden, III, business law; Jeffrey J. Davis, construction; Douglas R. Edwards, corporate counsel; James F. Wyatt, III, criminal defense; Jonathan R. Harkavy, employment; George W. House, environmental; Gary S. Parsons, litigation; Wesley Thaddeus Adams, III, patents/intellectual property; Barry D. Mann, real estate; and Ray S. Farris, tax/estate planning.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 25 Issue 1, Jan 2005, p50-52, 55, 59, 63, 67, 71, 73, 77, 79, 83, 87, 89,, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Lawyers