Record #:

24156

Author(s):

Martin, Edward [Author]; Stiles, Scott [Photographer]

Abstract:

Brian Haskins creates bass lures from hand, selling his handiwork to pro bass tournament anglers.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 29 Issue 1, January 2009, p26-31, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Bass fishing; Fishing lures; Fishing

Record #:

24157

Author(s):

Gearino, G.D.

Abstract:

G. Kennedy Thompson was the owner of Wachovia Bank before it was absorbed by First Union Corp. The author examines Thompson's financial moves that lead to the breaking up of Wachovia.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 29 Issue 1, January 2009, p38-43, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Bankers; Wachovia Bank and Trust (Winston-Salem); Wachovia Bank & Trust Co. (Winston-Salem); Wachovia Bank & Trust--History; Wachovia Corp. (Winston-Salem)

Record #:

24158

Author(s):

Northington, Suzanne

Abstract:

The author discusses various reasons North Carolina law firms choose to merge, some of the reasons being protection and expansion of resources, as well as a larger clientele base. Merging provides an easy fix for economic issues, but not merging has its perks, too.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 29 Issue 1, January 2009, p44-48 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Law firms; Mergers