Record #:

10364

Author(s):

Maley, Frank

Abstract:

BUSINESS NORTH CAROLINA ranks the top 100 private companies in the state, and company executives discuss economic forces affecting their businesses. General Parts International Inc., of Raleigh, a distributor of automotive replacement parts, ranked first, followed by SAS Institute, Inc., of Cary, a software developer.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 28 Issue 10, Oct 2008, p48-55, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Commercial statistics; Private companies

Record #:

10365

Author(s):

Gray, Tim

Abstract:

Mark Higgins operates funeral homes in Durham, Pittsboro, Oxford, and Franklinton. His company does about 450 funerals and cremations a year and generates around $2.5 million a year in sales, making it a medium-sized company.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 28 Issue 10, Oct 2008, p56-63, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Undertakers and undertaking

Record #:

10366

Author(s):

Reed, John Shelton; Reed, Dale Volberg; McKinney, William

Abstract:

BUSINESS NORTH CAROLINA presents an excerpt from the authors' new book, Holy Smoke: The Big Book of North Carolina Barbecue, which explores the past, present, and the endangered future of traditional barbecue restaurants.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 28 Issue 10, Oct 2008, p64-71, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Barbecue cookery