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Nester Hosiery Inc. opened in Mount Airy in 1993 and thrived on contract work from apparel brands. Founder and owner, Marty Nester's, latest project involves creating Farm to Feet products for hikers, bikers, runners, and fishermen.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 35 Issue 8, August 2015,
p22-23, il, por
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23934
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In this Energy Round Table, energy experts discuss how renewable resources will shape North Carolina's energy industry moving forward.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 35 Issue 8, August 2015,
p24-28, 30-33, il, por
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23935
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In 1975, Erksine Bowles launched Bowles Hollowell Conner & Co., a Charlotte-based investment-banking firm. This article details the history of the company and Bowles' lasting influence with his former colleagues.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 35 Issue 8, August 2015,
p62-69, il, por
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23936
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To improve care, Carolinas HealthCare System asked Premier Inc., a Charlotte based company, to use and analyze data collected by the group. This article discusses the companies' relationship, Premier's history, and offers some criticism of Premier's strategies.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 35 Issue 8, August 2015,
p78-83, il, por
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23937
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The mountain region of North Carolina faces poverty and rising unemployment rates as the state's industry-recruitment strategy changes.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 35 Issue 8, August 2015,
p84-85, il
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23938
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For over fifty years, Research Triangle Park has been a major contributor to the development of the Raleigh-Durham. Now, the Research Triangle Foundation of North Carolina, the nonprofit organization that operates the park area, is implementing plans to revitalize the park and make it more attractive to new residents.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 35 Issue 8, August 2015,
p92-95, il
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24131
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The author discusses how commercial fishing in North Carolina waters has become more difficult as a result of declining fish populations, increased regulation, and overseas competition.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 32 Issue 11, November 2012,
p24-25
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24132
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Campbell recounts his interview with Hugh McColl Jr., the former CEO of the largest bank in the nation, Bank of America Corp. Hugh discusses what influenced him to take a position at a bank and later build his fortune as CEO.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 32 Issue 11, November 2012,
p42-45, por
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24133
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RTI International is housed in a research park between Raleigh and Durham and works to study DNA, environmental issues, and obesity. The author discusses the current president and CEO of Research Triangle Institute, Wayne Holden, and presents what the CEO has to offer the Institute.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 32 Issue 11, November 2012,
p46-55, il, por
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24134
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In 1925, a mine blast killed 53 people Carolina Coal Co. Mine. After that, many mines in the area faded from history. Today, business minded investors are interested in extracting the natural gas locked in rock under Lee County and how plans to extract it have raised alarm in the county. The author discusses the pros and cons of extracting natural gas.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 31 Issue 1, January 2011,
p36-43, il
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24135
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The author discusses the 2008 mortgage meltdown in North Carolina and the reasons for the fall in the housing market and how the meltdown will have political and economic impacts for years to come.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 31 Issue 2, February 2011,
p38-43, il
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24136
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North Carolina split into seven regional partnerships in the 1990s in order to sell itself more effectively. The author examines the impact of this decision years later to determine if the split was successful in recruiting and retaining business.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 31 Issue 2, February 2011,
p56-63, il
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24137
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Michael Jones used to manage factory hog farms but turned to smaller farming methods that humanely raise hogs that taste better and are hormone free.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 31 Issue 4, April 2011,
p60-69, il
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24138
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NASCAR's growth has stalled, causing many careers to fall in North Carolina, the number one state for motorsports. The author examines the impacts of a failing NASCAR and why racing is no longer as popular in America as it once was.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 31 Issue 5, May 2011,
p58-69, il
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24139
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Entrepreneur, Dustin Miller, uses software and social media to sell vintage guitars.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 31 Issue 5, May 2011,
p70-73, il, por
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