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NC MAGAZINE profiles eight individuals in its annual Exceptional Women Leaders series whose work and decisions have an impact on North Carolina. They are Bev Perdue, Governor of North Carolina; Karen Albritton, president of Capstrat; Rosemary DePaolo, Chancellor, UNC-Wilmington; Nadine Hall, VP of Activewear, Hanesbrands; Carol Hevey, Executive VP, Time Warner Cable Carolinas Region; Elyse Cochran, President County Chamber of Commerce; Brenda Mills, Project Manager, City of Asheville; and Kim Saunders, President and CEO, Mechanics & Farmers Bank.
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It may seem easy to just replace nonrenewable energy sources with renewable ones. But in North Carolina even those sources that seem ideal for emissions have drawbacks in the form of land needs, cost, capacity, and even aesthetics.
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Running a small business is difficult, but the North Carolina Small Business Center Networks provides every tool possible to make the task a little easier. Operating out of all the state's 58 community colleges, the network provides workshops and guidance to help the small business sector grow throughout North Carolina.
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The Gateway Technology Center in Rocky Mount, North Carolina is all that its name implies. It is gateway for college students and the public to access technology, connectivity with the rest of the state, and partnerships for economic development collaborations.
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Maintaining a high level of care while putting the patients first is the goal of both the Heritage Hospital in Tarboro and the Nash General Hospital in Rocky Mount. Although Heritage Hospital is part of the University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina and Nash General remains independent, both serve the region with the highest quality of care.
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In both Edgecombe and Nash counties, community colleges are striving to provide services not only to students but the community as well. Programs, initiatives, and specialties make Edgecombe Community College and Nash Community College integral in their community development infrastructures.
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The woods are a professional passion for Frank Rackley. Rackley manages the North Carolina timberlands for Weyerhaeuser near New Bern. Rackley and his employees take care of the trees throughout their life cycle, operating through high environmental standards.
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Woolly worms are often the way North Carolinians gauge how the winter weather will react, but worms aside, skiing and winter sports in North Carolina are a big business. Mountain snow skiing contributes over $120 million to local economies each year, with added revenue from equipment and other resort entities.
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As North Carolina is home to a wide variety of banks from large to community, the finance industry runs deep in the state. Although financial times and unstable economies threaten many, North Carolina banks are looking to plan for a brighter future.
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To put the fruits of research and technology into the hands of the public, North Carolina universities rely on technology transfer centers. These centers, a least a dozen in the state, help North Carolina university labs get their work patented, licensed, sold or transitioned to businesses, in order to help their communities with innovations.
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Legislators, business leaders, and logistical experts across North Carolina are coming together to discuss the impact of transportation challenges on the state and its business community. The panel seeks to set recommendations and propose solutions for issues of taxes and infrastructure.
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Two unique cities combine to make Iredell County, North Carolina a successful economic driver in the Charlotte region and across the state. Statesville to the north, and Mooresville to the south provide a mix of industry and metropolitan amenities with history and culture.
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From primary education to college-level training, Iredell County, North Carolina's public education is unrivaled. Cutting-edge initiatives like digital conversion in the classrooms, organizational innovation, performance excellent, and economic development, Mooresville Graded School District, Iredell-Statesville Schools, and Mitchell Community College are receiving accolades.
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With a background in political science and experience in food industry management , Rick Anicetti was a perfect fit for Food Lion. As chief operating officer, Anicetti drives home the company's core values--integrity, strong work ethic, and embracing difference--and makes sure food safety practices are of the highest quality.
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In fields as varied as education, government, commerce, and retail, female leaders in North Carolina are passionate, determined, and proud. Exceptional women leaders in the state include Bev Perdue--Governor of North Carolina; Karen Albritton--President, Capstrat, a Raleigh-based strategic communication firm; Rosemary DePaola--Chancellor of University of North Carolina at Wilmington; Nadine Hall--Vice President of Activewear and Hanesbrands; Carol Hevey--Exective Vice President of Time Warner Cable, Carolinas Region; Elyse Cochran--President, Gaston County Chamber of Commerce; Brenda Mills--Project Manager, City of Asheville; and Kim Saunders--President and CEO, Mechanics and Farmers Bank.
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