Posted on 5/19/20
States with the Fewest Coronavirus Restrictions – Updated WalletHub Study
With most states partially reopened after closing down non-essential businesses earlier in the COVID-19 pandemic, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released updated rankings for the States . . .
Posted on 5/18/20
Curtiss-Wright Prices $300 Million Debt Offering
DAVIDSON, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) today announced that it has priced a private placement debt offering of $300 million for senior notes, consisting of $150 . . .
Posted on 5/18/20
Preferred Apartment Communities Announces Loan Investment in Raleigh, North Carolina Multifamily Development
Preferred Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE: APTS) today announced that on May 14, 2020 it closed on a loan investment of up to approximately $10.0 million in . . .
Posted on 5/18/20
2020’s Best & Worst States for Military Retirees – WalletHub Study
With May being Military Appreciation Month and military retirees transitioning back to civilian life during America’s war against COVID-19, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its . . .
Posted on 5/17/20
Inmar Intelligence Receives Healthcare Technology Assessment Resources Contract by Premier
Winston-Salem, NC, May 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inmar Intelligence, a data-driven technology-enabled services company, today announced that the company has been awarded the Healthcare Technology . . .
Posted on 5/15/20
COVID-19 and the Death of Our Post-World War II Economy
While traditional higher education will remain a valuable asset, we are witnessing the death of our post-World War II, post-industrial revolution economy where workers earned a . . .
Posted on 5/14/20
New Online Census Response Option Is Popular for Raleigh and Charlotte Residents
The decennial U.S. Census determines how many congressional seats each state gets and helps inform the distribution of $1.50 trillion in federal funding this year. Census . . .
Posted on 5/12/20
Why CSX Shares Rose 15.6% in April
What happenedAfter a sharp drop alongside most industrial stocks in March, shares of railroad CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) popped 15.6% in the month of April, according to data . . .
Posted on 5/11/20
RTCC Webinar to Examine “Innovations in Energy Resilience – Ensuring Reliable Power for a Post-Pandemic World”
Sponsored by RTCC member Cisco, the May 15th webinar will examine the current state of North Carolina’s power grid, the technologies to enable energy resiliency, and . . .
Posted on 5/11/20
RICS U.S. Construction and Infrastructure Market Surveys, Q12020
Most sectors see workloads decline in Q1.Twelve-month expectations scaled back significantly with profit margins and headcounts falling.Financial constraints and skill shortages are still key impediments across . . .
Posted on 5/11/20
Legion Brewing Donation Drive Sheds Light on Vulnerable Communities
As North Carolina moves into Phase 1, our first step in returning to a ‘normal’ routine, the focus remains on social distancing and not leaving your . . .
Posted on 5/11/20
2020’s Best & Worst States for Police Officers – WalletHub Study
With many police departments hit hard by coronavirus and police shootings remaining a high-profile issue in the U.S., the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report . . .
Posted on 5/11/20
Unemployment Is at Its Worst Since the Great Depression
COVID-19 has been battering the U.S. economy since mid-March, and the labor market has suffered exponentially. An estimated 20.5 million Americans lost their jobs in the . . .
Posted on 5/10/20
Oak Ridge Financial Services Ranked in Top 200 Publicly Traded Community Banks and Thrifts List by American Banker Magazine
OAK RIDGE, N.C., May 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oak Ridge Financial Services, Inc. (“Oak Ridge”; the “Company”) (OTCPink: BKOR), the parent company of Bank of . . .
Posted on 5/9/20
Denny’s Corp. Provides Business Update
SPARTANBURG, S.C., May 04, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Denny’s Corporation (NASDAQ: DENN), franchisor and operator of one of America's largest franchised full-service restaurant chains, today provided . . .
Posted on 5/9/20
LPL Financial Welcomes JFC Financial Services
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 04, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LPL Financial LLC, a leading retail investment advisory firm, RIA custodian and independent broker-dealer, today announced that approximately . . .
Posted on 5/8/20
The Healthiest Housing Markets in North Carolina: 2020 Study
A new study from SmartAsset ranks the healthiest housing markets in North Carolina. To assess market health, the sixth annual study weighed factors, including stability, risk, . . .
Posted on 5/8/20
Novolex Unveils New Non-fluorinated, Grease-Resistant Wraps and Clamshells
Made by Bagcraft and Burrows Packaging, the innovative new products include sandwich wraps, bakery bags and clamshellsNovolex™, a leader in packaging choice, sustainability and innovation, is . . .
Posted on 5/8/20
Management Matters – Leading Your Leaders
One thing that defines Leaders is that they have Followers. If you want your organization to grow and thrive in the coming months, that will not . . .
Posted on 5/7/20
USO of NC Hosts Medal of Honor Recipient Gary Beikirch
Medal of Honor Recipient Gary Beikirch will share his remark ablet journey during a virtual Warrior Reset webinar offered by the USO of NC in conjunction . . .
Posted on 5/7/20
Unemployment Increases Due to Coronavirus by State – WalletHub Study
With the coronavirus pandemic costing roughly 33.5 million Americans their jobs so far and a growing number of states beginning to reopen some businesses in an . . .
Posted on 5/7/20
The PepsiCo Foundation Announces Grant to North Carolina Food Bank
The PepsiCo Foundation, the philanthropic arm of PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP), one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, and Minges Bottling Group, Inc., announced . . .
Posted on 5/6/20
How Conditional Payments Can Reduce Your Concerns About Paying Bills Online
When I worked at an insurance agency as a young man, I found an envelope slid under the office door one morning. Inside was a check . . .
Posted on 5/6/20
2020’s Best & Worst States for Working Moms – WalletHub Study
With Mother’s Day around the corner and the unemployment rate rising faster for women than for men, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on . . .
Posted on 5/5/20
Ambu Ready to Launch its New Display Technology for Single-use Endoscopy
Ambu has developed a full-HD technology platform to be used across the range of Ambu’s sterile, single-use endoscopes.Ambu, a global manufacturer of medical devices, including single-use . . .

