Journal Article
North Carolina: Wall Street of the south
Fortunato, Laura (1996-10)
An aggressive economic plan and a restructuring of the state's manufacturing industry give North Carolina an edge in courting new trade.
Cross Sections , Volume 13 , Issue Fall , Pages 12-13

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Loan lending magic
Fortunato, Laura (1996-01)
New technology revolutionizes the loan process as automatic loan machines spark the interest of the banking community.
Cross Sections , Volume 13 , Issue Win , Pages 12-15

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Shopping discount: hip or hype?
Fortunato, Laura (1996-07)
The past decade has seen a proliferation of factory outlet stores and centers, many of which are located in the Fifth District. Some are even tourist attractions. But will these outlets continue to succeed in the '90s?
Cross Sections , Volume 13 , Issue Sum , Pages 10-16

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Gold nuggets
Fortunato, Laura (1996-10)
Is it a pea? Or is it a nut? Whichever it is, the popular peanut is a big industry for North Carolina and Virginia.
Cross Sections , Volume 13 , Issue Fall , Pages 18-23

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West Virginia: place of the future
Fortunato, Laura (1996-10)
Moving forward with a strengthening economy and its lowest unemployment rate in almost 20 years, West Virginia is attracting new business.
Cross Sections , Volume 13 , Issue Fall , Pages 10-11

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Maryland: picking up the pace
Fortunato, Laura (1996-10)
Wedged between the North and the South, Maryland is enjoying a business growth spurt that translates into new jobs and a brighter future.
Cross Sections , Volume 13 , Issue Fall , Pages 4-6

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South Carolina: rainbow row
Fortunato, Laura (1996-10)
By wooing foreign business through incentive packages, South Carolina has secured a place in the global marketplace.
Cross Sections , Volume 13 , Issue Fall , Pages 14-17

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Virginia: state of promise
Fortunato, Laura (1996-10)
Economic change sweeps through Virginia as the state adds more technology-based industries and embraces a commitment to new ideas.
Cross Sections , Volume 13 , Issue Fall , Pages 7-9

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Diversity of industry fuels economies
Fortunato, Laura (1996-10)
A strong mix of manufacturing, services, agriculture, and tourism industries make the Fifth District home to a varied economy.
Cross Sections , Volume 13 , Issue Fall , Pages 1-3