Record #:

42818

Author(s):

Infanzon, Vanessa

Abstract:

Patterson was instrumental in developing the N.C. Rural Internet Access Authority, now the N.C. Broadband Infrastructure Office. After Jim hunt's election to the N,C. Governor post in 1976, she became deputy secretary of the N.C. Department of Administration, a rare opportunity for a woman at that time. she is a native of Columbus County.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 40 Issue 11, November 2020, p10-12 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Patterson, Jane Smith, 1940-; North Carolina Broadband Infrastructure Office; Columbus County--Notable people

Record #:

42819

Author(s):

Macmillan, Mike

Abstract:

Statistics indicate about a quarter of new restaurants fail within the first five years of operation. There is, however, a determined group of entrepreneurs , that feel they can see their way through even during a Pandemic. Stories for the following establishments are discussed: Plum Southern Kitchen & Bar in Durham; Vana in Charlotte and Asheville Proper in Asheville

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 40 Issue 11, November 2020, p46-51 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Restaurants; Restaurants--Pandemic; Restaurant Entrepreneurs

Record #:

42824

Author(s):

Blake, Kathy

Abstract:

“Businesses are sprouting up in Nash and Edgecombe Counties, where agriculture was once the top economic producer. Reaping that bounty took a lot of sowing, including workforce training, small-business assistance and some urban amenities.” Norris Tolson is president and CEO of Rocky Mount-based Carolinas Gateway Partnership, an economic booster for Edgecombe County, Rocky Mount, Nashville and Tarboro.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 40 Issue 11, November 2020, p70-75 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Carolinas Gateway Partnership (Edgecombe County); Tolson, Edward Norris, 1939-; Rocky Mount; Tarboro; Nashville (N.C.)