June 2013
NC Trend
N.C. Employment
North Carolina's 9.2% unemployment rate in March continued to eclipse the nation.
Special Reports and Publications
N.C. Mid-Market Fast 40
A listing of some of the fastest-growing middle-market companies in the state. 2013 Nominations now being accepted.
Small Business of the Year
2013 marks the 18th year Business North Carolina magazine will choose a Small Business of the Year to honor the contributions small businesses make to our state’s economy.
NC's Best Golf Courses
For the sixth consecutive year, the North Carolina Golf Panel is proud to partner with Business North Carolina in publishing rankings of the best golf courses in what we believe is the best state for golf.
The Legal Elite
Since 2002, Business North Carolina magazine has honored Tar Heel lawyers by publishing Business North Carolina's Legal Elite, a listing of the state's top lawyers in business-related categories.
North Carolina Economic Development Guide
The established source for of information for businesses considering expansion or relocation to North Carolina.
Daily Digest
Duke Energy names new CEO
(The Charlotte Observer)
Charlotte-based Duke Energy will promote Lynn Good from chief financial officer to CEO, effective July 1. She will take over the job from Jim Rogers, who will remain chairman until he retires at the end of the year.
Bill would roll back energy-efficiency standards for buildings
(The News & Observer, Raleigh)
A bill that advanced in a state Senate committee would loosen the energy-efficiency standards required for new commercial and office buildings. Supporters say the measure will lower the cost of construction, but opponents say it will result in higher energy costs going forward and make North Carolina trail behind other southeastern states.
Krispy Kreme CEO says doughnut-maker's focus is growing
(Winston-Salem Journal)
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts CEO Jim Morgan told investors at its annual shareholder meeting that the company is no longer a turnaround story, and it's focused on growing now. The doughnut-maker just recorded its third profitable year in a row.
Auto insurers continue to seek changes to N.C. system
(The News & Observer, Raleigh)
A coalition of auto insurers is reviving efforts that state Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin says will make it easier for them to charge North Carolina drivers higher rates.
Former Gov. Holshouser dies
(The News & Observer, Raleigh)
Former Gov. Jim Holshouser, a Republican elected in 1972, died Monday after a long illness. The 78-year-old was known for helping the GOP reclaim political relevance and for establishing the UNC system Board of Governors.
New GOP majority tries to dismantle Democratic programs
(The News & Observer, Raleigh)
With Republicans controlling the legislature and governor's office for the first time since Reconstruction, GOP leaders are eliminating or cutting many Democratic-initiated policies this session, particularly in the realm of education.
Sweepstakes companies become major campaign donors
(The Charlotte Observer)
Sweepstakes operators have contributed more than $700,000 in campaign donations to North Carolina candidates since 2010, including money to the governor and key leaders in the state House and Senate.
Rucho quits leadership post after tax spat
(The Charlotte Observer)
State Sen. Bob Rucho, a Republican from Matthews, resigned as co-chairman of the powerful Finance Committee after his proposed tax-reform bill did not meet with favor from other leaders. Rucho wants to add a sales tax to food and prescription drugs, a more aggressive proposal than that backed by the state House and Gov. Pat McCrory.
Events
NCEDA 2013 Annual Conference
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 - Thursday, June 27, 2013
Holiday Inn Resort; Wrightsville Beach, NC
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