Author: Dave Caldwell

Oct 9, 2013

Program awards funding to expand agricultural businesses

The North Carolina Value-Added Cost Share (NCVACS) program and the N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission (NCTTFC) this week announced the recipients of 2013 equipment cost share awards. Coordinated by N.C. Cooperative Extension, NCVACS awarded $311,938 to 20 agricultural operations across the state. 

Oct 9, 2013

The benefit of having a headquarters

North Carolina, like most states, is actively engaged in recruiting new businesses. Some experts, however, say all businesses aren’t created equal, that there’s a special benefit to successfully attracting a company headquarters. Why? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Oct 8, 2013

The shape of the job market

The job market in North Carolina resembles a dumbbell. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains. 

Oct 7, 2013

N.C. State University to participate in the Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program

North Carolina State University is a partner with universities across the country in a program funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation designed to provide undergraduate students from groups now underrepresented in the field with training and mentored research activities in conservation biology. 

Oct 7, 2013

The fifth Anniversary of the crash

The financial crash five years ago that led to worst recession in 70 years raised a number of questions about our economy. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains. 

Oct 4, 2013

The part-time work issue

More people who have jobs are now working part-time. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden talks about why part-time work is on the rise. 

Oct 3, 2013

Is it all about oil?

World stock markets have been rocked in the last few months as unrest occurred in both Egypt and Syria. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains why the markets are concerned about more than just oil supplies. 

Oct 2, 2013

Another debt ceiling debate

We're about a month away from the federal government hitting the debt ceiling, and it's sparking debate. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains what the fuss is about. 

Oct 1, 2013

Where are the construction jobs?

The housing market has started to rebound, but where are the construction jobs that go with housing? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden has the answer. 

Sep 30, 2013

Reviewing regulations

N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains a new state law concerning government regulations.