Guilford County Ranks Third in NC For Travel & Tourism Spending
Figures from the state Commerce Department show visitor spending increased in all 100 of North Carolina's counties in 2012. Guilford County ranks third, with around $1,159.15 billion.
Economy
Too Much, Too Fast: China Sees Backlash From Massive Growth
Years of rapid industrial expansion have left many parts of China contending with thick smog and dirty water. The move comes at a time when China is trying to shift away from the investment-led economic model that has generated such dizzying growth in recent years, but the global economic downturn has made the transition a lot more challenging.
Food Delivery Hits The Web, But Restaurants Pay The Price
If you're a takeout or delivery customer, websites like Seamless and Grubhub are a marvel. Just type, click your order and the food is on its way. But if you're a restaurant, this shift to the web may not sit so well with you.
The Raisin Outlaw Of Kerman, Calif.
In most industries, competitors getting together and conspiring to control supply of a product is illegal. But in the raisin world, the law actually says competitors have to work together. It's going against your competitors that can get you in trouble.
Products From Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Will Soon Be Tested in South Korea
Wake Forest Innovations, the commercialization arm of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center is partnering with a Korean-based Healthcare system to begin product research and clinical testing overseas.
After Immigration Bust, Herb Grower Tries A New Path
One of the nation's largest herb producers once relied heavily on undocumented labor, but has learned some hard lessons since an immigration crackdown. He says transitioning to a legal workforce was well worth it, but that navigating a cumbersome foreign worker program has been challenging.
Amazon Enters Art World; Galleries Say They Aren't Worried
Will the local gallery go the way of the local bookstore or record store? In the past few years, there's been a growth in sites that sell fine art on the Internet. On Tuesday, Amazon joined that market.
With An Industry In Turmoil, Why Buy A Newspaper Company?
The news that billionaire Jeff Bezos has purchased The Washington Post came shortly after Red Sox owner John Henry agreed to buy The Boston Globe. That's left many scratching their heads as to why a successful businessperson would take on a paper when revenues are plummeting.
Ski Resorts Find Ways To Stay Busy When There's No Snow
In an effort to make money year-round, ski resort companies in the West offer attractions like mountain biking and hiking during the summer months. These attractions help resorts bounce back to pre-recession numbers and offer year-round jobs for resort workers.