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Better than a Swiss Army knife
If I had to name the one thing that was both extremely useful and very cool, it would be Duck Tape. I just love Duck Tape! So, you can imagine my euphoria – and that’s no exaggeration – when I … Continue reading
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Tagged Charlotte, gina howard, imagination, innovation, North Carolina Research Campus, Shurtape, T1Visions, unc charlotte, US Airways magazine, write, writer, writing
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Burying the lead
As I talk to people, looking for story ideas, I often have to wade through a lot of ho-hum suggestions before striking pay dirt. More frequently than not, those nuggets are buried in throwaway comments made as I am about … Continue reading
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Tagged 3D Systems, Charlotte, gina howard, unc charlotte, US Airways magazine, write, writer, writing
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Chronicling the journey from housed to homeless – and back
I’ve often wondered how people become chronically homeless. In September, the Charlotte Writers’ Club will help the residents of Moore Place describe their journeys – how they ended up on the streets, the difficulties in getting off the streets and … Continue reading
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Tagged Charlotte, charlotte writers' club, gina howard, homeless, Moore Place, Urban Ministry Center, writer, writing
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Take 7
Last week I overheard someone I had interviewed for a video explaining how we had shot take after take just to get one minute of footage. What she didn’t say was that what sounded like one continuous quote had actually been … Continue reading
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Tagged Apprenticeship 2000, Charlotte, gina howard, Siemens, video
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Aerospace industry soars in Charlotte USA
Most people know that Charlotte is the second largest financial services center in the country behind New York. However, fewer people are aware that the region has a large – and growing – aerospace cluster, with more than 130 aerospace-related … Continue reading
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Tagged aerospace, Charlotte, Charlotte aerospace, Charlotte USA, gina howard, Keller USA, Michelin, US Airways magazine, writer, writing
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Technology driven
If you fly on US Airways during March, look for my article in US Airways Magazine. “Technology driven.” Although the article highlights Red Ventures’ technology-driven operations in Lancaster County and Wells’ Customer Information Center in Charlotte, it’s basically about Charlotte USA’s “ecosystem” that makes it … Continue reading
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Tagged Charlotte, gina howard, information technology, IT, Red Ventures, US Airways magazine, Wells Fargo
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Creative critical thinkers
One of the best things about my job is the opportunity to talk to educators, manufacturers, executives and others about what makes the Charlotte region’s economy a strong one. Over the next three weeks or so, I’ll be traveling throughout … Continue reading
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Tagged Apprenticeship 2000, Charlotte, gina howard, Siemens, video
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From crackers to gelato
Did you know that Synder’s-Lance is headquartered in Charlotte? How about Chiquita or S&D Coffee and Tea that roasts the beans for McDonald’s and Dunkin’ Donuts? You could make an entire meal on all the foods and beverages that are made … Continue reading
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Tagged Charlotte, gina howard, PreGel America, S&D Coffee, Snyder's-Lance, US Airways magazine
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Charlotte’s got the power
It’s great to be able to brag about the Charlotte region and know that thousands of people from around the world read about why it’s such a great place to live. Here’s an article I wrote about the growth of … Continue reading
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Tagged AREVA, Charlotte, Duke Energy, Duracell, Energy, gina howard, Piedmont Natural Gas, Rockwood Lithium, Shaw Power, Siemens, URS, US Airways magazine
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Inmigration adds fuel to Charlotte’s hot economy
In its marketing campaigns, Visit Charlotte says “Charlotte’s got a lot.” Indeed it has. Over the past year, I’ve written several articles for US Airways magazine showcasing some of the regional assets. Read why so many people are flocking to the … Continue reading
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Tagged Charlotte, Charlotte inmigration, Clearwater Paper, Dreambridge Films, gina howard, URS, US Airways magazine, write, writing
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