Record #:

24245

Author(s):

Goldberg, Steve

Abstract:

Bill Simpson began building safety equipment for racecars after he broke both arms in a race. After Dale Earnhardt's death, however, the integrity of his seat belt has been questioned. The fallout from the crash has resulted in serious repercussions for his company.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 22 Issue 4, April 2002, p34-43, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Accidents--Prevention; Racing--North Carolina; North Carolina--Auto Racing; Automobile racing drivers Accidents

Record #:

24246

Author(s):

Murray, Arthur O.

Abstract:

McAllister Towing of Wilmington Inc. is a three-tug fleet that works to tow ships into port. Overall the company has nine locations in the United States, owning 65 tugboats in total.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 22 Issue 4, April 2002, p44-49, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wilmington--Industry; Boating industry; Boats and boating

Record #:

24247

Author(s):

Not Given

Abstract:

The Piedmont Triad Metropolitan Area is slowly becoming a competitor for Charlotte and the Research Triangle as a result of painstaking planning and long-needed cooperation among governmental units and agencies. The Triad is not only a manufacturing center, it also offers support to entrepreneurs and access to university research services.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 22 Issue 4, April 2002, p50-59 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Piedmont Triad Metropolitan Area; Piedmont Triad Metropolitan Area--Economic conditions; Biotechnology industries; Biotech industries--North Carolina; Biotechnology; Piedmont Triad--Economic conditions

Record #:

24248

Author(s):

Adams, Jerry

Abstract:

John Forlines is chairman and CEO of Bank of Granite and at 83, still is not ready to step down and turn the company over to his 67-year-old successor. This article discusses his experiences in the business and his arguments for not stepping down.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 21 Issue 4, April 2001, p22-27, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Banks and banking; Caldwell County--Economic conditions; Chief executive officers; Bank of Granite (Granite Falls)

Record #:

24249

Author(s):

Martin, Edward

Abstract:

Ten years have passed since North Carolina launched its Global TransPark development plan in Kinston that was supposed to create a 285 million dollar air-cargo industrial complex. The TransPark, however, sits idle and only two tenants have signed on, bringing in only 200 jobs. The TransPark may end up being a dream that will never be realized.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 21 Issue 4, April 2001, p28-37, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Kinston--Economic conditions; Kinston--Economic development; Global TransPark (Kinston); Kinston--Industry

Record #:

24250

Author(s):

Speizer, Irwin

Abstract:

Ron Guerette is a private investigator at the company he owns, Guerette Investigations Inc. He is one of the most successful PI's in Charlotte and discusses his experiences in the business.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 21 Issue 4, April 2001, p38-43, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Entrepreneurs; Criminal investigation; Investigations

Record #:

24251

Author(s):

Johnson, Clint

Abstract:

The Piedmont Triad is made up of Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point and is North Carolina's manufacturing center. Grain and textile mills, as well as furniture manufacturers, make up most of the business in this area.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 21 Issue 4, April 2001, p54-63, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Piedmont Triad Metropolitan Area; Piedmont Triad Metropolitan Area--Economic conditions; Piedmont Triad--Economic conditions

Record #:

24252

Author(s):

Dodson, Jim

Abstract:

Saxapahaw is an unincorporated town in Alamance County. Originally a mill village, developers have revitalized Saxapahaw by restoring the old mill for reuse as apartments and businesses.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 35 Issue 9, September 2015, p8-10, il, por, map Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Historic buildings--Restoration and conservation; Saxapahaw--Description and travel; Alamance County--Economic conditions; Revitalization projects

Record #:

24253

Author(s):

Not Given

Abstract:

In this round table, Wake County business and education leaders discuss how the county's assets, including its universities, research, health care, and quality of life, are helping it succeed.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 35 Issue 9, September 2015, p24-26, 27-33, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Quality of life; Wake County--Economic conditions

Record #:

24254

Author(s):

Duckwall, Jane

Abstract:

Spas like the Art of Living Retreat Center in Boone are cropping up throughout the mountains of North Carolina. Resorts and hotels have begun adding spas to their businesses as well in order to attract a wider variety of tourists and to capitalize on the economic benefits of such institutions.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 35 Issue 9, September 2015, p34, 36-37, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina, Western--Economic conditions; Health resorts--North Carolina

Record #:

24255

Author(s):

Dunn, Erin

Abstract:

The first Lowes Foods store opened in North Wilkesboro in 1954 and has since expanded to a 95-store chain. With competition from Walmart, Harris Teeter, and Publix, Lowes Foods has reworked its business structure, branding, and store design to stay afloat.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 35 Issue 9, September 2015, p56-63, il, por, map Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Lowe's Food Stores, Inc. (Winston-Salem); Supermarkets; North Carolina--Industry

Record #:

24256

Author(s):

Martin, Edward

Abstract:

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is the world's eighth-largest pharmaceutical company and its U.S. headquarters are in Research Triangle Park. Despite high productivity, the company's profits have plummeted. This article surveys the profit plunge and layoffs while also discussing the future of the company and North Carolina's pharmaceutical industry as a whole.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 35 Issue 9, September 2015, p64-71, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Glaxo, Inc.; Pharmaceutical industry; Wake County--Industry

Record #:

24272

Author(s):

Not Given

Abstract:

In this roundtable, leaders and executives from the Charlotte region discuss the area's triumphs as well as its challenges, particularly how major obstacles are handled to continue to ensure growth.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 35 Issue 10, October 2015, p22-24, 26-27, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Mecklenburg County--Economic conditions; Businesses

Record #:

24273

Author(s):

Doerr, Adam

Abstract:

In 1995, North Carolina started its Business Court when the North Carolina state legislature added funds for another state Superior Court judge. The Business Court has become a model for many other states, including Georgia and Delaware.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 35 Issue 10, October 2015, p42-45, por, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--Business Court; Legal practices--History

Record #:

24274

Author(s):

Williams, Allison

Abstract:

In Sylva, North Carolina, Jackson Paper is a paper mill that produces paper for the construction of corrugated containers. The plant is one of three paper mills in the United States that does not discharge waste into surface or city water supplies. Rather, all of the water the plant uses is recycled, as is the material they use to make paper.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 35 Issue 10, October 2015, p60-65, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Jackson County--Industry; Paper mills