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1975
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Half of the over 100,000 gas stations in the U.S. use pumps manufactured by the Gilbarco Company in Greensboro. Recently Gilbarco introduced a new pump that will accept cash or credit cards, monitor underground tanks for leaks, and recover fuel vapors.
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1997
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The three transportation directors from the Triad cities of High Point, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem work cooperatively rather than individually in dealing with transportation problems and policy making.
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1998
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The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has expanded markets in Mexico for such North Carolina products as textiles and furniture. In the past five years, the state's exports to Mexico have quadrupled to over $440 million.
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2000
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High Point's Robert J. Brown directs his company, B & C Associates, in advising some of the country's largest companies on race relations. Brown is a former principal adviser to President Nixon on minority issues.
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2050
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With American Airlines on the verge of closing operations at Raleigh-Durham International Airport, other carriers, such as Air South and Valu Jet Airlines, see RDU as a potential growth area.
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2055
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Investments of time and money and creative use of existing structures are elements in Durham's revitalization of its downtown area. Since May, 1993, over twenty businesses have relocated there.
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2056
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North Carolina state treasurer Harlan Boyles, who manages the state's portfolio of pension funds and other investments, is known for making sound investments that bring in good returns and for resisting those who encourage riskier ventures.
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2057
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North Carolina state treasurer Harlan Boyles' new book, KEEPER OF THE PUBLIC PURSE, is both a history of public finance in the state and a solid set of recommendations for improving the efficiency of the state government.
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2061
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Tourism is North Carolina's second-biggest employer. The state's International Travel Task Force has launched efforts to make North Carolina a prime stop for European vacationers.
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2086
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Billy Overton Wireman, President of Queens College in Charlotte, is developing a liberal arts school that is known for its innovative programs, such as those for older or \"non-traditional\"\" students, and for its emphasis on international education.
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2087
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Building sites are few on the Durham side of Research Triangle Park, while Wake County's portion begins to develop and expand. However, the Durham side is vital, with personnel relocations and new businesses moving into existing buildings.
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2088
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Telecommuting, using computer technology and high-speed telephone connections to link employees with their offices from home or other locations, is increasing morale and productivity. IBM in Raleigh and Duke Power Company are employing this technology.
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2089
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Banks merge either to avoid or to be ready for a takeover by a larger bank. The recent BB&T-Southern National merger has some in the banking business wondering if this is a prelude to a takeover by an out-of-state bank seeking a base in the state.
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2090
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As many banks grow larger, they sometimes target only clients with large asset bases. Franklin Street Partners in Chapel Hill offers investment services to those individuals and institutions that larger banks are no longer targeting.
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2091
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Whether helping to start a business or to purchase an existing one, the Business Administration's guaranteed loan program is vital for entrepreneurs seeking ready capital and bank assistance.
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