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24381
Author(s):
Shackelford, Susan
Abstract:
The cost of health-care coverage is rising and many companies are foregoing group insurance policies, instead suggesting employees self-insure.
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Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 9 Issue 11, November 1989, p36-41, il Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Health care industry; Health care; Health care reform; Health care funding
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24382
Author(s):
Donsky, Martin
Abstract:
DeLaurentiis Entertainment Group is housed in Wilmington, North Carolina and owns seven soundstages. It produced seven of the twenty-two movies filmed in the state in 1987, causing North Carolina to be fourth in the nation in terms of movie-making profits. Now, the company is struggling financially, which may have a negative effect on bringing in future movie-makers to the state.
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Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 8 Issue 4, April 1988, p16-22, il Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Movie industry; Movie industry--North Carolina; Wilmington--Economic conditions; Wilmington--Industry
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24383
Author(s):
Pace, Lee
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George Shinn brought major-league sports to Charlotte, starting with the National Basketball League and moving on to the National Football League. In trying to win an NFL franchise for Charlotte, Shinn has had to butt heads with former partners.
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Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 8 Issue 4, April 1988, p24-29, il Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Basketball--North Carolina; Sports--Economic aspects; Sports
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24384
Author(s):
Simon, Debra
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Group-insurance costs have skyrocketed since the 60s, and employers are looking for ways to keep employees healthy over the long term and keep treatment costs low. Businesses are pursuing various measures to combat rising health insurance costs.
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Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 8 Issue 4, April 1988, p30-39, il Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Insurance, Health; Insurance; Insurance industry; Health care reform--North Carolina--History
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24385
Author(s):
Perkins, David
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Textile/Clothing Technology Corp. is a company that hopes to save U.S. apparel makers from faltering productivity and sales. Using innovation and equipment modernization, the company hopes to bolster the nation’s manufacturers, which have been suffering as a result of outsourcing and rising imports.
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Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 8 Issue 4, April 1988, p40-43, il Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Textile industry; Textile industry--North Carolina; Imports; Textile industry--Innovations
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Record #:
24386
Author(s):
Grissett, Ellen
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Preparing meals for airline passengers is big business. Sky Chefs Inc., one of the nation’s largest airline catering companies, serves flights departing from Raleigh Durham International Airport.
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Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 8 Issue 4, April 1988, p44-47, il Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Airlines--North Carolina; Food preparation; Food industry and trade
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24387
Author(s):
Perkins, David
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Many high-tech entrepreneurs have gotten their businesses off the ground as a result of venture capital. Once in short supply, venture capital has increased drastically over the past few years. The availability of such seed money has made a difference to many North Carolina businesses.
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Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 8 Issue 7, July 1988, p16-22, il Periodical Website
Subject(s):
High technology industries; Entrepreneurs; Venture capital; Business
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Record #:
24388
Author(s):
Perkins, David
Abstract:
Lib Hatcher discovered Randy Travis at her Charlotte nightclub. The stunning success that he has enjoyed as a breakout musician over the past two years owes much to Lib managing his career for over a decade.
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Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 8 Issue 7, July 1988, p24-35, il Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Country musicians; Country musicians--Charlotte; Singers
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Record #:
24389
Author(s):
Donsky, Martin
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Hand Held Products is a Charlotte-based company that specializes in computer technology and made a splash in the market after creating the Micro-Wand, the gadget FedEx uses to keep track of packages it delivers. This article discusses how the company hopes to make more products and increase its revenues.
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Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 8 Issue 7, July 1988, p36-43, il Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Charlotte--Industry; Computer industry; Computer industry--Charlotte; Computer industry--North Carolina
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24390
Author(s):
Johnson, Clint
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The SAS Institute in Cary, North Carolina, is leading the way in how companies can use technology to make business more streamlined. The company features automated calling services, electronic mail service, and an uninterruptible power source that can keep equipment running even when the power goes off.
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Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 8 Issue 7, July 1988, p44-47, il Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Cary; Cary--Economic conditions; High technology industries--Cary; High technology industries
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Record #:
24391
Author(s):
Glickman, Cliff
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The Outer Loop in Charlotte was once envisioned as the solution to traffic congestion, but many leaders think of it as only a temporary solution. This article examines the possible future of the Outer Loop and how developers capitalized on the beltway.
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Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 8 Issue 7, July 1988, p48-55, il Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Charlotte--Development; Roads--Design and construction; Traffic control--Planning
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Record #:
24392
Author(s):
Donsky, Martin
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North Carolina brokerages discuss how they bounced back after the stock market crash of 1987.
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Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 8 Issue 12, December 1988, p28-32, il Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Brokers; Stockbrokers; Stocks
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Record #:
24393
Author(s):
Bailey, David
Abstract:
Belk stores have changed over time to keep up with customers’ wants, including opening new stores and remodeling old stores.
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Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 8 Issue 12, December 1988, p34-45, il Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Belk Stores Services--History; Belk Department Stores
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Record #:
24394
Author(s):
Hetzer, Michael
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Almost 30,000 people now work in the two million square feet of office space built along the I-40 corridor in Raleigh. The buildings, however, still have high vacancy rates as the city tries to attract business. Some people consider the I-40 corridor as the new main street in Raleigh, while others maintain that Fayetteville Street has and always will be the main street. Both areas, however, have much to offer the city by way of access to state capital business and finance.
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Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 8 Issue 12, December 1988, p46-55, il Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Raleigh--Economic conditions; Raleigh--Description and travel; Raleigh--Streets; Raleigh--Buildings, structures, etc.
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Record #:
24395
Author(s):
Brown, Suzanne S.
Abstract:
Durham is home to five nationally-recognized weight-loss centers that bring people in from all over the states. Some of those who have sought help at weight-loss centers eventually fell in love with the area and stayed to start businesses of their own.
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Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 8 Issue 12, December 1988, p56-63, il Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Weight loss; Weight loss--Durham; Durham--Economic conditions; Durham--Industry
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