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Select Bank & Trust, which opened in 2004 in Greenville, North Carolina, uses a “common sense” approach to banking. The founders believed there was a need and demand for a locally-owned and operated financial institution. The bank’s capital was raised through one advertisement in the local newspaper and it became profitable in nine months.
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The North Carolina economy is starting to show signs of recovery, particularly in the manufacturing sector. Bank profitability and investment issues have improved. Employment rates, however, continue to decline and the state expects a budget shortfall this year.
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Renee Ellmers was elected to the United States House of Representatives in 2010 and serves the Second District of North Carolina. In an interview, Ellmers discusses her goals for Congress and some of the challenges facing North Carolina and the United States. Ellmers also provides her view on nuclear power and offshore drilling.
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Builders of Hope is a national, non-profit provider of affordable and workforce housing that is challenging the status quo. They transform homes in once-blighted areas to create urban, sustainable, attractive and affordable neighborhoods. Nancy Murray founded the organization in Raleigh, North Carolina, and the economic impact has been positive for working families.
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Colon Terrell, a retired banker in Raleigh, is walking three-thousand miles across the United States to raise awareness of heart disease prevention. The American Heart Association in Raleigh is an active partner in Terrell’s walk and is assisting with promoting the walk by hosting several events across the nation.
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The Bank of America building in downtown Charlotte is an extraordinary monument to modern banking, and also houses a collection of artifacts on the sixtieth floor. The artifacts are antique mechanical toy penny banks made of cast-iron.
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Pat McCrory, the 2012 Republican candidate for North Carolina Governor, is a nationally recognized leader in economic, transportation, and homeland security issues. In an interview, McCrory discusses the state’s economic conditions, community banking system, community colleges, energy efficiency, and his overall vision for North Carolina.
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Condominium owners often question how much building coverage they should purchase on their unit homeowners policy or flood policy. The North Carolina Horizontal Property Act governs the affairs of all homeowners associations, and requires them to insure all of the property with the exception of improvements that the owner has made to the unit.
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Social media may have started out as a social experiment, but now it has developed into a wide-spread marketing platform that is continuously pushing the boundaries of modern business. This article gives examples of banks in North Carolina that have incorporated social media and technology into their banking services, and discusses how social media can enhance relationships with customers.
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John Medlin, former chairman of Wachovia Corp. in Winston-Salem, spoke at a conference held by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency on December 12, 1997. In his keynote speech, Medlin discussed a number of issues regarding capital and banking management. As much as the banking landscape has changed in recent years due to new technology, products and services, the underlying principles of sound banking have remained constant.
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11.Q&A with NC Treasurer Janet Cowell by Dodson, Lennon Carolina Banker Vol. 91 Issue 2, Summer 2012
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Janet Cowell is the North Carolina State Treasurer and the first woman to hold this position. In an interview, Cowell discusses triple-A bond ratings, the North Carolina Innovation Fund, the Modernization of State Banking Laws, and the North Carolina Cash Program.
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Jonathan Felts of the American Banking Association discusses the political climate for North Carolina bankers, and the association’s current legislative and regulatory priorities. With the upcoming elections in November, Felts explains how grassroots are effective in government relations, and advises bankers on what they can do to help the industry and local economic development.
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In 2011, the North Carolina General Assembly Session established the Joint Legislative Study Commission on the Modernization of North Carolina’s Banking Laws. The result of this process includes legislation proposing to make substantial changes to the North Carolina Banking Commission, and to derivative transactions by state-chartered banks.
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Walter Dalton, the 2012 Democratic candidate for North Carolina Governor, is the current Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina. In an interview, Dalton discusses the state’s community banking system, public and private partnerships with the military, community colleges and technical institutes, and demand for clean energy. Dalton also discusses his vision for North Carolina’s economy and workforce.
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In North Carolina, consumers choose a financial institution based on rates and fees, personal relationships, and location. The most commonly used financial services in the state are checking and savings accounts and many households have both. Maps of demographics, population density and bank locations show banking activity trends across North Carolina.
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