April 2016
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Biotechnology Round Table: Wonder of the world
North Carolina's reputation for research, workforce and quality of life attracts international biotechnology companies.
2016 NCEDA MidWinter Conference
2016 NCEDA MidWinter Conference The N.C. Economic Developers Association met in Pinehurst to hear...
31st annual Emerging Issues Forum
31st annual Emerging Issues Forum As automated technologies replace many of today’s jobs, what...
2016 Leadership NC Forum
2016 Leadership North Carolina Forum Purpose-driven leadership was the theme of this year’s annual...
Bidness golf
Using golf to improve one’s bottom line remains an American tradition, even if the tax man has taken some fun out of the game.
Pinehurst passion
Sweating the small stuff is all in a day’s work as President Tom Pashley pushes the world-famous golf resort to retain its edge.
Top 100 golf courses: Courses of action
Last year, Donald Trump told Fortune magazine, “Golf should be something beautiful, elegant, something...
Road closures
North Carolina’s desire to save money on future highway projects has caused hardship for thousands. Their pleas for relief rest with the state’s highest court.
West: Plaudits for a protester
On Feb. 19, current and former trustees, students and local leaders gathered on the...
Charlotte: Changing face
With Charlotte’s plethora of yoga studios, nail bars and salons, it’s clear that its...
Triad: Physician’s new position
Hospitals continue to gobble up physician practices, a trend that accelerated with Wake Forest...
Triangle: Securing a profit
On an investor conference call in November, PowerSecure CEO Sidney Hinton was asked if...
East: Fresh off the boat
Boat owners pledge allegiance to their vessel by wearing clothing emblazoned with its maker’s...
NC Trend: DNA of a CPA
N.C. native Ken Hughes describes how he grew the state’s largest accounting firm.
NC Trend: No place to hide
Companies turn to “escape rooms” as latest motivational gambit.
NC Trend: Taxing matters
North Carolina creates a new bureaucracy to counter employers trying to skip out on worker-related taxes.
NC Trend: Old-fashioned success
Gary Crunkleton’s craft cocktail bar in Chapel Hill suits his tastes — and he’s ready for another.
Free+Clear: Nascar next door
For now. But in the race for jobs, perhaps there’s more to be learned from golf.
Town square: Hog Heaven
Duplin County’s first family of pork built a golfing showplace 20 years ago. Now, the Murphys hope Wallace can attract homebuyers looking to the coast.
Up front: Here’s Johnny
With The Donald setting the world on fire, America’s passion for brash talk may...
