Record #:

17170

Author(s):

Martin, Edward

Abstract:

Consumers in this country used over one hundred billion aluminum cans a year. The colors on the cans come from the INX International Ink Company plant in Charlotte. The factory, the world's largest producer of ink used to decorate the cans, ships about 50,000 pounds of ink a day.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 32 Issue 7, July 2012, p54-59, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Aluminum cans--Charlotte; Ink industry--Charlotte

Record #:

17171

Author(s):

Business North Carolina Magazine Staff

Abstract:

Business leaders in Asheville and Buncombe County met to discuss the Asheville 5X5 Campaign and Buncombe's business and economic future. Launched a year ago, the Campaign seeks to raise $3 million to create 5,000 jobs in five specific job sectors. Business North Carolina provides a transcript of the meeting.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 32 Issue 7, July 2012, p35-36, 37-39, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Asheville--Economic conditions; Buncombe County--Economic conditions

Record #:

17178

Author(s):

Campbell, Spencer; Dunn, Erin

Abstract:

When minor league teams are seeking a new stadium, they often pitch the idea to city officials as a way to create downtown development. The Durham Bull Athletic Park is an example of millions spent in economic downtown development that has inspired copycats and wannabes in Greensboro and Winton-Salem.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 32 Issue 7, July 2012, p42-45, il, map Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Minor league baseball; Baseball fields--Durham

Record #:

17179

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

Telemedicine networks which the state's 135 hospitals can connect with provide advanced health care information to patients in rural areas where in-person clinical interactions with doctors are not always possible.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 32 Issue 7, July 2012, p60-62, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Rural health service; Health care accessibility; Telecommunication in medicine

Record #:

17182

Author(s):

Dunn, Erin

Abstract:

The state's top seventy-five public companies are ranked by their June, 2012, market value. Bank of America, Lowe's, and Duke Energy retained their top three rankings respectively from 2011. Nine companies dropped off the new rankings and nine newcomers were added.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 32 Issue 8, Aug 2012, p54-61, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Business enterprises--Rankings

Record #:

17184

Author(s):

Business North Carolina Magazine Staff

Abstract:

The state's energy industry is growing along with its energy business. The Charlotte region is the epicenter, with 27,800 jobs. Duke Energy Corp. draws engineering and manufacturing companies to the region from around the world. Legislation requiring utilities to produce energy from renewable sources is also powering growth. Five business leaders from around the state met recently to discuss their industry. BUSINESS NORTH CAROLINA magazine provides a transcript of their discussions.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 32 Issue 8, Aug 2012, p14-16, 18-23, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Energy industries

Record #:

17186

Author(s):

Campbell, Spencer

Abstract:

There are 1,841 tattoo artists in the state who are licensed by the NC Department of Health and Human Services. Of that number 145 work in Cumberland County, and many of their clients are soldiers from Fort Bragg. Bill Claydon, who has operated a tattoo parlor, Tattoo World, with nine artists in Fayetteville since 1986, is featured in this article.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 32 Issue 8, Aug 2012, p62-67, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Accounting; Accounting--Examinations; Tattoo artists--Fayetteville; Tattooing--Fayetteville

Record #:

17187

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

The Piedmont Triad--Winston-Salem, Greensboro, and High Point -- was once a powerhouse of tobacco, textiles, and furniture, but over the years these industries have dwindled. Now the region is rebuilding its economy using science, advanced manufacturing, and logistics.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 32 Issue 8, Aug 2012, p68-70, 72, 74, 76, 78-79, il, map Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Piedmont Triad--Economic conditions

Record #:

17188

Author(s):

Dunn, Erin

Abstract:

With about 35,000 people set to descend on Charlotte in September for the Democratic National Convention, the city looks forward to an influx of money and a ton of publicity.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 32 Issue 8, Aug 2012, p40-43, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

2012 Democratic National Convention (Charlotte)

Record #:

17378

Author(s):

Martin, Edward

Abstract:

At Nag's Head Jenrette's Pier juts one thousand feet in the ocean and features wind power and geothermal heating. It replaces a pier heavily damaged by Hurricane Isabel in 2003. The original was built in 1939 by William Jenrette an Elizabeth City fruit and produce wholesaler. The structure will help to preserve the architecture, history and culture of North Carolina's coast.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 32 Issue 9, Sept 2012, p70-75, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Piers--Nags Head; Jenrette's Pier--Nags Head

Record #:

18067

Author(s):

Martin, Edward

Abstract:

Martin describes the Carolina Renaissance Festival which is held in Charlotte each fall for seven straight weekends. Over 170,000 attended last year to see jousts, look at vendors' wares, and enjoy the food.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 32 Issue 10, Oct 2012, p62-67, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Festivals--Charlotte; Carolina Renaissance Festival (Charlotte)

Record #:

18068

Author(s):

Otterbourg, Ken

Abstract:

Otterbourg interviews Walter Dalton (Democrat) and Pat McCrory (Republican), candidates for Governor of North Carolina, about their goals for the state and how they would approach important issues that matter to the business community.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 32 Issue 10, Oct 2012, p56-61, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

McCrory, Patrick Lloyd, 1956-

Record #:

18085

Author(s):

Dunn, Erin

Abstract:

Epic Games, Inc., a video-game developer located in Cary, is featured in Dunn's article on the state's private companies. Epic moved from 91st position in 2011 to 30th in 2012. Belk Inc., General Parts International Inc., and SAS Institute Inc. retained their first, second, and third rankings from 2011.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 32 Issue 10, Oct 2012, p46-55 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Commercial statistics; Private companies; Epic Games, Inc. (Cary)

Record #:

18378

Author(s):

Martin, Edward

Abstract:

David and Jill Johnson founded Johnson Nursery Corp in Willard, in 1980. It is BUSINESS NORTH CAROLINA magazine's 2012 North Carolina Small Business of the Year. The company employs about eighty. This year the nursery will sell to over 400 wholesale customers about a million pots of flowers and ornamentals worth about $5.5 million.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 32 Issue 12, Dec 2012, p46-53, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Small business--Willard; Johnson Nursery Corp. (Willard); Family--owned business enterprises--Willard; Nurseries--Willard

Record #:

18380

Author(s):

Martin, Edward

Abstract:

Fuentek LLC, a technology-transfer service located in Apex, is a runner-up in the 2012 BUSINESS NORTH CAROLINA Small Business of the Year competition. Laura Schoppe owns the company which employs nine salaried and twenty-one contractors. Founded in 2001, the company projects $1 million in revenues in 2012.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 32 Issue 12, Dec 2012, p54-55, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Small business--Apex; Fuentek LLC (Apex); Family-owned business enterprises--Apex