Record #:

24378

Author(s):

Pace, Lee

Abstract:

Danny Ferry, the award-winning Duke basketball star, surprised many when he signed a deal with a team in Italy, even after his first-round pick by an NBA team.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 9 Issue 11, November 1989, p16-21 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Basketball players; Basketball

Record #:

24379

Author(s):

Bailey, David

Abstract:

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. CEO F. Ross Johnson moved the company headquarters and mounted a management buyout. This ultimately shocked Winston-Salem citizens, since the company brought much-needed business to the city.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 9 Issue 11, November 1989, p22-29, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.; Chief executive officers; R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. (Winston-Salem); Winston-Salem--Economic conditions

Record #:

24380

Author(s):

Hetzer, Michael

Abstract:

Properly insurance is a key element of business survival. When a tornado hit North Carolina in 1988, one man’s boat business was underinsured, and he paid dearly for the mistake.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 9 Issue 11, November 1989, p30-35, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Insurance; Insurance industry; Insurance, Boats--North Carolina

Record #:

24381

Author(s):

Shackelford, Susan

Abstract:

The cost of health-care coverage is rising and many companies are foregoing group insurance policies, instead suggesting employees self-insure.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 9 Issue 11, November 1989, p36-41, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Health care industry; Health care; Health care reform; Health care funding