Record #:

2437

Author(s):

Cantanoso, Justin

Abstract:

James Steven Koury, Greensboro's most successful but controversial developer, achieved his success by charting his own course and staying away from the city's good-ol'-boy network and inner circle.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 15 Issue 8, Aug 1995, p20-24,27,29-30, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Koury, James Steven; Greensboro--Economic conditions; Real estate development--Greensboro

Record #:

2438

Author(s):

Gurley, Margot Lester

Abstract:

In 1994, ten of the state's 150 hospitals provided forty percent of the hospital care. With 7,000 empty beds statewide at any given time, mid-sized hospitals must either develop ways to keep patients from going elsewhere or else close.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 15 Issue 8, Aug 1995, p32-34,37-39, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Hospitals--Administration; Hospital mergers; Hospital utilization

Record #:

2447

Author(s):

Noland, Terrance

Abstract:

The number of microbreweries, which produce a maximum of 15,000 barrels yearly, increased in 1994 from two to seven statewide. Tim and Susan Johnson left high-paying jobs to move to Charlotte to become microbrewers in this growing industry.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 15 Issue 8, Aug 1995, p48-49, 51-52, 54-55, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Beer; Brewing industry; Brewers

Record #:

2448

Author(s):

Sharpe, Bill

Abstract:

At Windward Farm near Hubert in Onslow County, Don Thompson does not grow lettuce the old fashioned way. He grows it hydroponically throughout the year. With an increase in sales each year since 1992, he now ships a ton a week.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 15 Issue 8, Aug 1995, p57-58, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Lettuce; Thompson, Don; Hydroponics; Vegetable trade