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Economic growth in the United States increased in the beginning of 2014, but has been declining since June. In North Carolina, the employment rate is still not back to the level before the recession, and bank profitability has stalled. These trends are driven by struggles in consumer income, salaries and wages.
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Banks and businesses in North Carolina are using social media to obtain feedback and market intelligence, recruit and engage employees, and enhance shareholder relationships. This article discusses state and federal regulations for social media compliance, risk management, and consumer protection.
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North Carolina has a new strategic plan for more efficient, disciplined and effective economic activity. The plan was developed to attract and retain employers offering twenty-first century jobs and opportunities to its citizens through practical and realistic initiatives. One major aspect of the plan is the North Carolina Partnership for Prosperity.
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The United States Department of Justice launched Operation Choke Point in 2013 to investigate banks and payment processors for consumer fraud. North Carolina member banks, who have reported banking relationships with pawn shops, firearm dealers and cigar shop accounts, have been specifically scrutinized by the federal financial regulators.
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A new documentary film entitled, Making Bank, covers North Carolina’s rich banking history and economies, and how the state became a leader in the financial services industry. The film features visionary government and business leaders, and examines the current state of the commercial banking industry.
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Morris Plan Banks played a significant role in North Carolina’s banking industry, as well as the United States economy throughout much of the twentieth-century. Although Morris Plan Bank disappeared via a merger in 2002, the bank’s founder, Arthur Morris, left a legacy in banking and consumer credit. This article profiles Morris and how he invested money to develop commercial banks and credit life insurance plans.
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The rural town of Robbins in Moore County, North Carolina was once the home to a modern poultry processing plant, textile mills, and manufacturing industries. Over the years, Robbins began to suffer due to the loss of its manufacturing base and jobs. In 2006, a community chicken dinner led to business plans to revitalize Robbins, which ultimately succeeded in bringing back jobs and growing the local economy.
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Community Bank Services (CBS) has been in business since 1980, looking for business partnerships that can help benefit North Carolina’s banks and economy. The partnership between CBS and Plexus Capital led to the development of a more efficient model for business operations and capital.
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The North Carolina Home Advantage Mortgage, introduced by the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency in 2013, has unique features that help home buyers overcome a lack of funds for the down payment. The program offers forgivable down payment assistance, low mortgage insurance rates, and simple approval requirements.
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North Carolina’s largest health insurer, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, announced premium increases for next year. This applies to residents who buy health insurance on the individual market. Several factors contribute to the 2015 rate increases, including Affordable Care Act changes and the underlying growth in healthcare costs.
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George Holding is the Representative for North Carolina’s Thirteenth Congressional District, and serves on the Judiciary Committee and the Foreign Affairs Committee. In an interview, Holding discusses his top legislative priorities, threats to the economy, and debt.
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For decades, North Carolina politicians, policy analysts, and interest groups have talked about reforming the state’s antiquated tax code. This article presents different perspectives in the Great Tax Reform Debate of 2013, and discusses challenges in the state economy. Also discussed are recommendations for a form of consumption taxation called the USA Tax, for Unlimited Savings Allowance.
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For nearly forty years, the Institute of Political Leadership has been developing North Carolina’s future and current political leaders. The program aims to improve the quality and effectiveness of governance for North Carolina through the strategic advancement of ethical, informed, and effective public servants and a participatory citizenry.
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Every year, North Carolina Bankers Association hosts a summer camp for middle school students called, Camp Challenge. The camp encourages students to further their education and to build life skills to become leaders in their communities.
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15.Q&A with Congressman Mark Meadows by Wright, Brandon Carolina Banker Vol. 92 Issue 2, Summer 2013
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Mark Meadows is the Representative for North Carolina’s Eleventh Congressional District and a former small business owner. In an interview, Meadows discusses his top legislative priorities, threats to the banking industry, regulations and economic conditions in North Carolina.
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