Economy

Economy

NC Retailers Host Own Tax-Free Weekend Events

5:00am July 31, 2014

NC retailers offer big discount to keep local dollars in the state.

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Argentina Economy Minister Axel Kicillof speaks during a news conference at the Argentina Consulate on Wednesday in New York. By the end of the day, a deal had not been reached with the country's creditors.

Late Rally From Argentina Fails To Delay Default

10:09pm July 30, 2014

by NPR Staff

Earlier in the day it looked like a resolution was possible, but ultimately talks between the country and a group of creditors broke down in New York. The first time the country defaulted was in 2002.

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Economy

NC Sues Kitchen Remodeling Company

6:01pm July 30, 2014

by Keri Brown

A Burlington-based company is facing legal action by the state of North Carolina for taking consumers' money and failing to complete kitchen remodeling jobs.

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Judge Orders Bank Of America To Pay $1.3 Billion Fine

5:08pm July 30, 2014

by Alan Greenblatt

A jury had found the bank liable for fraud related to mortgages sold by its Countrywide Financial unit last October. Bank of America may appeal.

Economy

Brian Lampkin and Scuppernong Books: Making More than a Bookstore

9:48am July 30, 2014

Brian Lampkin is the owner of Scuppernong Books in Greensboro. His store sells books, wine, beer, snacks, and does many community events. WFDD Radio Camper Dylan Naessig asks him questions about his bookstore.

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Economy

Tucker Tharpe of the Garage: Self-Proclaimed Winston-Salem Enthusiast

2:45pm July 29, 2014

Tucker Tharpe is the owner of the Garage, one of Winston-Salem's oldest music venues. Before owning the Garage, he worked at Spevco Inc., a company that specializes in mobile marketing. He has also worked at the Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership, where he created a number of free events in the downtown area. WFDD Radio Camper Siona Kshirsager recently had the chance to interview him.

The first time I saw Tucker, I was struck by his casual appearance. His relaxed demeanor was apparent as he walked up the steps of the WFDD radio station, dressed in a t-shirt and khakis with a big cup of coffee in his hand. I asked about the vibe in the Garage and Tucker shared his favorite part about his business.

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Economy

Meet the Small Business Owner: Hand Letterer and Calligrapher Emily Poe-Crawford

2:27pm July 29, 2014

Many people hear calligrapher and think of a person with nice handwriting, but Emily Poe-Crawford knows that it is more than good writing - it's art. Emily is a hand letterer and calligrapher and sells her pieces on Etsy, an online store. This summer, she took off time from her schedule to talk to WFDD Radio Camper Quinn McCrea about her work.

Emily Poe-Crawford approached me from the opposite side of our meeting place and I could tell immediately from her face to her clothes - a gray t-shirt, shorts, and sandals - that she had a very relaxed personality. We sat down at a table and I asked where Emily learned to write so neatly. She said her amazing handwriting comes from her mom who also had neat handwriting. Emily explains to me how her experiences as a child led her to her career.

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Economy

Camino Bakery's Cary Clifford Discusses Her Deep Love for Winston-Salem

1:48pm July 29, 2014

Cary Clifford is the owner and founder of Camino Bakery in downtown Winston-Salem. This local bakery attracts people from all over the area to downtown. Radio Camper Heather Schwartz sat down with her to find out more.

She walked up to me with a wide smile and an obvious enthusiasm to begin the conversation. Her enthusiasm for the interview stayed, and her comments on starting a business caught my eyes and ears.

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Customers can get a tactile experience trying on glasses at Warby Parker's shop in New York City.

It's Boom Times For Pop-Up Shops As Mobile Shopping Clicks

1:33pm July 29, 2014

by Elise Hu

One-click online shopping is changing how we shop. Stores with leases as short as a day are proliferating — meaning a storefront can be a designer clothing store one day and a test kitchen the next.

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Economy

Sara Butner: A Patron of Goodwill

1:08pm July 29, 2014

There are many things that you can do at Goodwill, from shopping to free help on your resumes. Sara Butner is the Goodwill communication manager in Northwest North Carolina. She updates Goodwill`s Facebook, Twitter , and LinkedIn pages and does much more. Radio camper Caroline Cox sat down to ask her some questions.

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