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The 2002 economic boom in Cabarrus County was based on NASCAR, shopping, tourism, entertainment, and various industrial endeavors.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 23 Issue 1, January 2003,
p84-91, il
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24231
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This article presents the ranking of the top private companies in North Carolina in 2003 and compares them to last year's winners to shed insight about economic change in the state.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 23 Issue 10, October 2003,
p28-41
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24232
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John McNairy and Felix Harvey run the oldest business in the North Carolina 100. Harvey Enterprises Inc. in Lenoir County owns four cotton gins and buys, stores, and sells cotton. This article discusses the history of the company and the family who started it.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 23 Issue 10, October 2003,
p42-53, il
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24233
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A six-day celebration in the Outer Banks in December 2003 commemorated the Wright brother's first in flight event. The event marked the end of yearlong extravaganza and the opening of a new visitor center. However, the economic impact of the festivities was less than hoped.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 23 Issue 10, October 2003,
p54-63, il
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24234
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Blue Ridge Electric and Welding LLC, a company in West Jefferson, builds high-end frames for high-performance bicycles.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 23 Issue 10, October 2003,
p64-67, il
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24235
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Wilmington, North Carolina's historic port city, and the Cape Fear coastal region are among the state's top tourist draws. This article presents top tourist attractions and activities in the area.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 23 Issue 10, October 2003,
p68-75, il
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24236
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The Stanley Cup finals filled the arena, and North Carolina's hockey team, the Carolina Hurricanes, did well. Ticket prices are rising next season, so the team must continue to do well in order to draw fans out to the arena.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 22 Issue 8, August 2002,
p24-29, il
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24237
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Bruton Smith built two public companies, Speedway Motorsports Inc. and Sonic Automotive Inc. and acts as chairman, CEO, and majority shareholder of both. This article discusses his entrepreneurship and successes of his companies.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 22 Issue 8, August 2002,
p30-36, il
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24238
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There are only eight drive-ins left in North Carolina even though this entertainment niche was once more popular. This article discusses various drive-ins in North Carolina and why the numbers have decreased over the years.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 22 Issue 8, August 2002,
p44-47, il
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24239
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Wilmington's population continues to grow and its economy is expanding and diversifying. This article examines the city's growth and setbacks over the past year.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 22 Issue 8, August 2002,
p59-66, il
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24240
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Professional stock pickers review North Carolina stocks they thought would rise steadily over twelve months. Many suffered losses instead. Kenan Transport, Lowes Companies, and Family Dollar Stores saw the largest gain in value among North Carolina based companies in 2001.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 22 Issue 1, January 2002,
p20-29
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24241
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The Research Triangle Metropolitan Area continues to grow, because leaders push for new developments and infrastructure improvements. Balancing market demands helps the area to grow in a smart and effective manner.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 22 Issue 1, January 2002,
p59-67, il
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24242
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Jim Fain served as secretary of commerce at a time when the economy started to fall and the North Carolina state budget was cut. The author interviews Fain on his responsibilities and how he thinks the economy is faring.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 22 Issue 2, February 2002,
p10-15, il
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24243
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Sparta, North Carolina was chosen as the site for an air-conditioner compressor plant that would bring in 750 jobs. Eventually, the company closed its doors, laying off all of its employees. Early on, Sparta had paid the company handsome incentives to put their plant there but never got any of the money back.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 22 Issue 2, February 2002,
p16-23, il
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24244
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Vivek Wadhwa is CEO of Relativity Technologies Inc., a Cary software maker. This article discusses the way he runs his business and how he has excelled as an entrepreneur, while also presenting some of his shortcomings as CEO.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 22 Issue 4, April 2002,
p20-26, il
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