May 2013
NC Trend
N.C. Employment
North Carolina's 9.4% unemployment rate in February 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
State sues Duke Energy for coal contamination of water
(The Charlotte Observer)
The state is suing Charlotte-based Duke Energy for polluting Mountain Island Lake with coal ash, the first time North Carolina has taken action against a utility for its handling of the substance. The lake is a main drinking supply for Charlotte.
Bill would allow limited tolls on I-95
(The News & Observer, Raleigh)
The state House passed a bill Tuesday that will allow limited tolls on North Carolina's highways -- permitting them in new lanes but not existing ones. The measure was prompted by proposals to introduce tolls on Interstate 95, which runs through eight counties from the Virginia to South Carolina borders.
State Senate budget takes aim at fuel-efficient vehicles
(StarNews, Wilmington)
A provision in the state Senate's proposed budget seeks to raise $1.5 million in the next fiscal year by levying a fee on owners of hybrid and electric vehicles. Electric vehicle owners would owe $100 annually, and hybrid vehicle owners would owe $50.
Charlotte Speedway owner threatens to move fall race
(The Charlotte Observer)
Charlotte Motor Speedway owner Bruton Smith threatened to move its fall race from the track, criticizing Cabarrus County officials for raising its taxes. The speedway is in the midst of appealing its property valuation.
Foxx confirmation hearings to begin Wednesday
(The Charlotte Observer)
The Senate’s Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee will question Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx on Wednesday as part of his bid to become the next chief of the federal Department of Transportation.
Charlotte
New Hanover commissioners remove member from board
(StarNews, Wilmington)
New Hanover County Board of Commissioners voted to remove commissioner Brian Berger from his post, the first time an amotion hearing has been used successfully to remove an elected official in North Carolina in nearly 100 years. Other commissioners cited threatening texts and emails to staff as well as his poor attendance record and legal troubles in their decision.
Charlotte's mayor pro tem expected to run for top post
(The Charlotte Observer)
Charlotte Mayor Pro Tem Patrick Cannon, a Democrat, is expected to announce Tuesday that he will run for mayor in a bid to replace Anthony Foxx, who President Obama has nominated to be transportation secretary.
State Senate unveils $20.6B proposed budget
(The News & Observer, Raleigh)
The state Senate released a proposed $20.6 billion state budget that eliminates class-size limits for younger students, transfers the State Bureau of Investigation from the attorney general's purview and cuts spaces in public preschool for at-risk children.
Events
NCTA Leadership Conference
Hosted by NCTA Board of Directors, the Leadership Conference convenes leaders from across North Carolina to explore the state of the tech sector, as well as how technology drives sales and integrates leadership teams.
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