By Tara Ramsey, staff writer
Published: July 8,2011
Brett Rhinehardt appears to be in a sweet spot. This month, a state law went into effect banning electronics from landfills. And that has companies like Rhinehardt’s Charlotte-based eCycleSecure preparing for an uptick in business. “We expect to see some good growth, especially as the only certified recycler in the region,” said Rhinehardt, whose company [...]
By Caitlin Coakley, staff writer
Published: January 7,2011
When the last donation was dropped off the night of Dec. 31, the number of donations made to Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont was up 7.9 percent over 2009. Donations in the last week of the year accounted for about 3 percent of those, as people rushed to get their donations — such as [...]
By Sam Boykin, staff writer
Published: October 19,2010
For nearly a year in 2008, Edward Robinson looked for a job around his Huntersville home, applying everywhere from grocery stores and movie theaters to bowling alleys and home-improvement centers. He landed a few jobs, but they never worked out. “It was very frustrating and discouraging for all of us,” said his mother, Patsy Robinson. [...]
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