Selected contents from the June 2001 issue
of the North Carolina Magazine

C o v e r   S t o r y

Major League Success
Despite a rich history, professional baseball in North Carolina --  minor league
style  has never been financially healthier. Clever marketing schemes and a
commitment to customer service make the state's 11 ballparks the place to be.

  M e e t i n g s   &   C o n v e n t i o n s
Making Meetings Easier
More choices and new services have aided the state's growth into one of the most desirable
areas in the country in which to hold a meeting or convention. Groups look for three things
-- accessibility, affordability and availability -- and we generally ace the test.

E x e c u t i v e   P r o f i l e
 
Focused on the Goal
Phail Wynn's leadership skills were molded in a foxhole in Vietnam. The
president of Durham Tech plays the same tune -- though a different song --
today and has turned his school into a key player in RTP's growth.

T a r   H e e l   T r a v e l s

Outdoor Dramas
The days are longer and the temperatures are warmer, so it's time for the state's numerous
outdoor dramas to raise their curtains on another season. From "Unto These Hills" in
Cherokee to Ò"The Lost Colony" in Manteo, we offer a primer for the summer.

  D E P A R T M E N T S
Editor's Desk
NCCBI News
Publishers Column
Executive Voices

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