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Weekly Update 2006 Archives

A weekly look at the economics behind the headlines.

December 20, 2006 — Carolina Bound

Foreign tourists, especially Canadians, are packing their bags and heading to the Palmetto State

December 13, 2006 — The Trader Joe's Mystique

The privately held grocer brings its out-of-the-spotlight growth strategy to North Carolina

December 6, 2006 — Picking Up the Tab

Are health savings accounts the answer to rising medical spending?

November 29, 2006 —Sand Dollars

Those who benefit the most from the replenishment of Virginia Beach's sandy shores aren't the ones who pay the most

November 21, 2006 — Sneads Ferry, Inc(orporated)

A small fishing community in coastal North Carolina ponders the pros and cons of incorporation

November 15, 2006 — Edifice Complex

Why companies pay millions for the naming rights to sports facilities

November 8, 2006 — Importing Microfinance

It works in some developing nations, but how effective is microfinance in the United States?

November 1, 2006 — Managing Menhaden

Virginia approves higher cap on its largest fishery

October 25, 2006 — Too Little Play?

Why Americans work more than Europeans

October 18, 2006 — Wachovia Goes West

Acquisition gives Charlotte-based bank a foothold in the West, but a truly nationwide bank still doesn't exist

October 11, 2006 — Liftoff for Virginia's Eastern Shore?

Regional spaceport poised for commercialization

October 4, 2006 — A Penny Saved

The importance of saving, and why two Maryland communities are among the best at building "nest eggs"

September 27, 2006 — Richmond Hopes to Cultivate
Biotech Sector

Research park seeks niche in growing industry

September 20, 2006 — Construction Slowdown

The slump in the housing market is forcing home builders to cut jobs

September 13, 2006 — Who's No. 1?

When it comes to economic development, it depends on who's doing the ranking

September 6, 2006 — Charitable Giving

Trends and changes in the wake of Warren Buffett's big donation

August 30, 2006 — Paying a Premium

Traffic at Fifth District ports has been rising. Have prices followed suit to reflect that demand and efficiently allocate existing capacity?

August 23, 2006 — Aiming Higher

West Virginia is increasing its minimum wage. How will that affect employment?

August 16, 2006 — Cluster Theory

With 2,000 new jobs coming from Fidelity Investments, does North Carolina have the beginnings of a new financial services cluster?

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Weekly Update 2006 Archives

December 20, 2006 — Carolina Bound

December 13, 2006 — The Trader Joe's Mystique

December 6, 2006 — Picking Up the Tab

November 29, 2006 —Sand Dollars

November 21, 2006 — Sneads Ferry, Inc(orporated)

November 15, 2006 — Edifice Complex

November 8, 2006 — Importing Microfinance

November 1, 2006 — Managing Menhaden

October 25, 2006 — Too Little Play?

October 18, 2006 — Wachovia Goes West

October 11, 2006 — Liftoff for Virginia's Eastern Shore?

October 4, 2006 — A Penny Saved

September 27, 2006 — Richmond Hopes to Cultivate Biotech Sector

September 20, 2006 — Construction Slowdown

September 13, 2006 — Who's No. 1?

September 6, 2006 — Charitable Giving

August 30, 2006 — Paying a Premium

August 23, 2006 — Aiming Higher

August 16, 2006 — Cluster Theory

September 27, 2006 — Richmond Hopes to Cultivate
Biotech Sector