Business
Small banks attracted to posh Charlotte neighborhood
April 29, 2013
(The Charlotte Observer)
Smaller and midsized banks have flocked to Charlotte's posh South Park neighborhood in recent years, reflecting the importance of the area.
Consultant gives New Bern job-creation tips
April 29, 2013
(New Bern Sun Journal)
A consultant's report says New Bern should add shell buildings that would be quick to alter for interested businesses and target companies with fewer than 100 employees to locate in the city.
Group opposes proposed Transylvania biomass plant
April 29, 2013
(Asheville Citizen-Times)
A coalition called People for Clean Mountains is opposing a proposed biomass plant in Transylvania County, saying it could hurt the region's efforts to market itself for outdoor recreation. The plant would convert household garbage and agricultural waste into energy.
Problems ensue as banks hand off mortgage loans
April 29, 2013
(The Charlotte Observer)
Big banks like Charlotte-based Bank of America are increasingly selling their mortgage loans to secondary buyers, increasing headaches for many consumers who complain about poor customer service from the new loan holders and promises that sometimes go broken.
Charlotte-paid study recommends authority for airport
April 26, 2013
(The Charlotte Observer)
A study financed by Charlotte recommended that Charlotte Douglas International Airport's governing structure be converted to an independent authority so that it can be run more like a business and be free of politics. He said state proposals should include several changes, such as a smaller board and a better transition mechanism.
Campbell University to launch nursing program
April 26, 2013
(The Fayetteville Observer)
Campbell University in Buies Creek wants to introduce a nursing program in August 2014, which would make it the fifth health-science program started at the school in the last several years.
Revenue growth at Quintiles slows as IPO planned
April 26, 2013
(The News & Observer, Raleigh)
Revenue growth at Durham-based pharmaceutical-services company Quintiles slowed in the first quarter compared to yearly growth in 2012, though income from operations rose 25%. The company hopes to raise $600 million in an initial public offering.
McCrory unveils 'innovation center' for state government
April 26, 2013
(Associated Press)
Gov. Pat McCrory unveiled an "innovation center" that will be housed in the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Raleigh and aims to let employees test new tech products before the state purchases them.
Ingles emphasizes fresh produce in new store
April 26, 2013
(Asheville Citizen-Times)
Ingles Markets' new Mills River store highlights its push to emphasize fresh produce and local products more.
Hendersonville attorney sentenced in embezzling case
April 26, 2013
(The Times-News, Hendersonville)
Former Hendersonville attorney Sam Neill was sentenced in Superior Court to serve three to five years in prison for embezzling about $2.5 million from clients. The prison term runs concurrently with a federal sentence issued last year in the case and means he will serve six to eight years total.
