Business Information:
This
site is “the gateway to government services,” sponsored by Governor
Mike Easley and the North Carolina State Government. Visitors can
choose form links to a wide variety of state government services or
search the site for specific information.
The Triangle Business Journal:
This
page offers the latest electronic edition of the Triangle Business
Journal. The site contains, among other sites, links to the Dow Jones,
MSNBC, and local financial issues. Visitors can view business news by
market or industry and search for past articles dating back to 1996.
Business North Carolina:
This
is the electronic version of the magazine, which is published monthly.
Headings include features, departments, resources, and archives. The
archives contain articles dating back to 2001. Users can also
subscribe to the printed version of the magazine from this site.
Charlotte Regional Partnership:
The
Charlotte Regional Partnership is an economic development organization
with a focus on the Charlotte and the surrounding area. Film, regional
communities, activities and events, and news are several of the links
provided along with an interactive map of the region. A general search
can be performed of the site's content as well.
Economic Data Sources for North Carolina:
This
site, maintained by the North Carolina State Data Center, serves as an
easy to navigate gateway to census information about the state.
Economic Profiles. North Carolina / Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond:
This
site serves as the home page for the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.
Recent data is divided into the District of Columbia, Maryland, North
Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. The site also
includes educational links for both teachers and students. The Federal
Reserve, in cooperation with the U.S. Treasury, engages in many
economic activities including setting monetary policy, regulating
member institutions, and analyzing regional economic data.
Employment Security Commission of North Carolina:
This
is the home page for the Commission. It provides links to job related
resources for both businesses and individuals and includes links to
information on the current job market and employment trends.
International Trade Division:
Part
of the North Carolina Department of Commerce, this group seeks to
assist North Carolina businesses in conducting trade within the global
marketplace. In addition to statistical information on international
business, the site also includes links to information about services
they provide such as counseling and referrals, education and training,
and export financing.
North Carolina Business History:
This site features a capsule history of business in North Carolina from
the Colonial Era to today. It contains information on a wide variety
of businesses, including agriculture, textile mills, mining,
transportation, and banking.
North Carolina Citizens for Business and Industry:
This
group serves as the state Chamber of Commerce for North Carolina. The
group seeks to "safeguard the state's favorable business climate, by
improving educational opportunities for everyone and by maintaining a
clean, healthy environment." The site includes links to NCCBI news,
publications, and membership information.
North Carolina Department of Commerce:
This
is the home page for the Department, which is the state's "lead agency
for economic, community, and workforce development" through regulation
of commerce in North Carolina. The site serves as a gateway to a
plethora of state economic information, including links for businesses,
vacationers, and those seeking employment.
North Carolina Economic Development Information System:
This
site, sponsored by the North Carolina Department of Commerce, offers
economic information for the state by county, region, and industry.
Also included are links to economics related research papers on North
Carolina and a collection of commerce related maps.
North Carolina Film Office:
This
is the home page for the North Carolina Film Office, an agency of the
North Carolina Department of Commerce's Division of Tourism, Film and
Sports Development. The group's mission is to promote the state as a
filming location and to serve as an aggregator of information that
serves television and film makers from both inside and outside the
state. The site offers information on financial incentives and
benefits, the latest news, and resources on upcoming industry events.
North Carolina Global Transpark:
The
Transpark seeks to serve businesses in North Carolina by connecting
them with international commerce through "integration of varied
transportation systems supported by the best technology, including
on-site training and high-speed communications." The site offers links
to GTP news, work sites, and training information.
North Carolina Ports:
This
site, sponsored by the North Carolina State Ports Authority promotes
the ports of Wilmington and Morehead City. In addition to information
for businesses, the site includes sailing schedules, news, and
educational links.
North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center, Inc.:
This
is the site of the non-profit dedicated to socio-economic development
in rural North Carolina. The site offers many links to information on
their efforts to rejuvenate rural areas including rural policy
initiatives, capacity building programs, and a collection of research
and information tools.
North Carolina Small Business and Technology Development Center:
This
organization helps entrepreneurs and small business owners build for
their future by assisting them in developing solid plans for future
growth. Center services are provided free of charge. The site offers
links to the Center's various services including management counseling,
export financial services, and government procurement.
North Carolina Tourism:
The
tourism page is sponsored by the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
The site provides links to information not only for those planning a
visit to the state, but those involved in the North Carolina tourism
industry.
Piedmont Triad Partnership:
The
Partnership's goal is the promotion of the region to both national and
international businesses. The site invites interested businesses to
explore North Carolina and to investigate possibilities of expansion or
relocation to the region. The site includes links to information on the
region pertinent to businesses such as descriptions of infrastructure,
transportation costs, and available work force.
Rural Routes:
This
is the online version of the newsletter distributed by the Rural North
Carolina Development Center (see the entry above for more info on the
center). Interested persons can sign up at this site to receive a
hardcopy of the newsletter or they may download both current and back
issues in pdf format.
