The February magazine was dominated by our Business Handbook report. We talked to 11 key players on the role 11 key economic sectors play in North Carolina’s economy and the challenges they face in the coming year. We also provided charts to give a visual look at the influence these sectors play. Industries we looked at were: Agriculture, Banking, BioTech/Life Sciences, Construction, Energy, Healthcare, Higher Education, Legal, Money Management, Transportation and Tourism. We had a column on a Rocky Mount entrepreneur whose Ripe Revival Business involves also providing food for the needy and eliminating food waste. We also featured our Small Businesses of the Year winners. Dave’s Up Front column was about how Wake Stone owners rewarded employees when they sold to Vulcan Materials. The Power Lister interview was with UNC System President Peter Hans who discussed higher education’s role in the state economy and how to keep it affordable. The Round Table had experts discussing how to navigate coming changes in 2