July 2017
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Trust Company of the South helps wealthy families manage change
Trust Company of the South helps wealthy families manage change.
N.C. DOT takes its time paying landowners
N.C. Department of Transportation owes Gene Kirby, and others like him, money for land taken.
The sun will shine on tourism during the solar eclipse
The solar eclipse will lure 100,000 or more visitors to the region next month.
Smithfield Foods studies swapping use of hog parts in transplants
Making sausage is a billion-dollar business for Smithfield Foods Inc., but a bigger deal might be producing hogs for human organs.
Tony Copeland returns to lead a reorganized N.C. Department of Commerce
After years assisting companies with site selection and corporate investment, lawyer Tony Copeland returns to lead a reorganized N.C. Department of Commerce.
Cree will focus on LEDs
Durham-based Cree had seen the light. It wants to devote full attention to its first love, LEDs.
Cheerwine is 100
On its 100th anniversary, Cheerwine, the oldest family-owned soft-drink company in America bests Big Soda.
Family business round table: Family Matters
It’s not always easy working with relatives. But that investment of effort makes family businesses pay off in more ways than financial.
Art Pope’s Variety Wholesalers comes up Roses amid recent retail tumult
In his spare time over the last 20 years, Art Pope mowed down Democratic control of state government. His day job building Variety Wholesalers in places others failed is paying off, too.
Cardinal Innovations’ style unnerves state lawmakers
State lawmakers want to hand over control of Medicaid spending — but Cardinal Innovations Healthcare Solutions might not be the answer.
Davidson maintains a 4.0 in charm
A top-ranked college, a hot restaurant and a stringent growth plan earn Davidson a 4.0.
Apparel company Cato looks to get back on track
Cato, a women’s apparel chain, shares have slid more than 50% since peaking at $40 in February 2015.
18 holes with: Jeff Harris, CEO of Furnitureland South
18 holes with: Jeff Harris, CEO of Furnitureland South
Charlotte center provides hope, housing for homeless
Charlotte’s Urban Ministry Center’s Moore Place provides housing for the homeless saving lives and dollars.
Star chef Vivian Howard heads for neglected Wilmington warehouse district
Wilmington developers are hoping chef Vivian Howard’s star power will anchor development of a neglected downtown warehouse district.
mfgCON is North Carolina’s premier conference on manufacturing and innovation
mfgCON, North Carolina's premier conference for manufacturing and innovation, returns in September for its third consecutive year.
Virtual medicine will transform North Carolina’s health care economy
Bedless hospitals, virtual intensive care and office visits by phone will transform the state’s $70 billion health care economy.
