Eastern Music Festival elects four new board members, appoints new secretary
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GREENSBORO, N.C. (August 12, 2021) - Eastern Music Festival (EMF), a nationally recognized music festival and summer educational program based in the heart of North Carolina, celebrated a safe a successful conclusion to its 60th anniversary season on July 31, 2021. After 18 months of careful planning, as well as a limited virtual season in 2020, EMF was able to return to its home campus of Guilford College for in-person music study and world-class performances over five weeks this summer. “Our plans for
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Wake Forest Baptist Opens Performing Arts Medicine Clinic
June 1, 2021 When people think of sports medicine, images of dancers, musicians, vocalists or artists may not immediately come to mind; however, the highly repetitive nature of these activities can result in injuries, especially due to poor technique or overuse. To meet the needs of the performing arts community, Wake Forest Baptist Health has opened a clinic dedicated to performing arts medicine – the first of its kind in the region and one of just a few in the country. The clinic is led by David
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FHLBank Atlanta and Truliant Announce Transfer of First Mortgage eNote
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COVID-19 “Retooling” Grant Enables Businesswoman to Bring Art to Children in Need
Sterling, VA, April 5, 2021 – With schools reopening and businesses navigating an evolving COVID-19 environment, Abrakadoodle Greensboro announces free art classes at two PreK schools in underserved areas of Guildford County. Kathleen Norris, Educational Director/Owner of Abrakadoodle Greensboro is a HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) member, and she was issued a COVID-19 “Retooling” Grant as a business that was severely impacted. Abrakadoodle is a mobile art education provider that partners with
Maury Disability Law hosts ribbon cutting
GREENSBORO — Deborah F. Maury of Maury Disability Law is celebrating the reopening of her law practice at its Greensboro location on March 25, 2021 with an in-person ribbon cutting. Maury Disability Law is located at 628 North Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27401. Founded in 2020, it is a reopening of a law practice Ms. Maury had for over 30 years. She is passionate about helping people with their Social Security disability claims. This will be the first location in Greensboro. Ms. Maury says “we are
Syngenta announces Greensboro site for its U.S. Crop Protection headquarters
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Women-Owned Businesses in the Spotlight at Friendly Center this Galentine's Day
GREENSBORO, NC - Celebrate the women behind your favorite Friendly Center businesses! On Galentine's Day, Saturday, February 13, we're welcoming local ladies and their gal pals for a day of shopping and special offers at participating women-owned retailers. From 11am - 1pm, guests are invited to stop by the Gathering Area to snap a selfie at the Valentine's Day "LOVE' installation, pick up their complimentary mini floral bouquet, and check out chances to win sweet prizes, all while supporting women in
Brenner Children’s Hospital Verified as Level I Children’s Surgery Center
Brenner Children’s Hospital, part of Wake Forest Baptist Health, has been verified as a Level I Children’s Surgery Center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). Brenner Children’s is the only hospital in the region and one of only 28 in the country to receive this verification. “Whether the need is minor or complex, families in our region are fortunate to have such an incredible resource and an amazing, multidisciplinary team, dedicated to delivering outstanding care to each child who comes through
Eastern Music Festival Elects Five New Board Members, Appoints New Treasurer
GREENSBORO, N.C. (October 22, 2020) - Eastern Music Festival (EMF), Greensboro’s nationally recognized classical music festival and summer educational program, is pleased to announce the election of five new members to its board of directors: Michael Corbett, Anne Starr Denny, Lou Anne Flanders-Stec, Karl Robinson, and Kami Rowan. Flanders-Stec was also appointed Treasurer, joining the executive leadership team with Melanie Tuttle, Chair; D. Alan Stephens, Vice Chair; and Dr. Michael Norins, Secretary. “I
Price Named EVP of Economic Development at Greensboro Chamber
GREENSBORO — Marvin J. Price will join the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce as its Executive Vice President of Economic Development, Chamber President & CEO Brent Christensen announced today. “After a nationwide search for a new leader for our economic development efforts, we believe Marvin will lead our team to business recruiting victories in the coming years,” Christensen said. “Marvin brings expertise and experience as well as contagious enthusiasm and energy to the job. His track record of
Wake Forest Baptist First in U.S. to Enroll Patients in Innovative COVID-19 Trial
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Sept. 29, 2020 – Wake Forest Baptist Health is the first health system in the country to enroll patients in a Phase 2 clinical trial designed to quickly determine whether drugs already approved for other uses can be repurposed to effectively treat COVID-19 in critically ill patients.The study's "adaptive platform trial design" means several possible drug treatments can be tested at the same time, with the most promising potentially moving forward for further exploration and the least
New Direction Rehabilitation and Wellness, Incorporated Offers Personalized In-Home Physical Therapy
Greensboro, NC – Local business New Direction Rehabilitation and Wellness, Incorporated is pleased to offer personalized in-home physical therapy for seniors looking to receive physical therapy in the safety of their home, beginning 07/17/2020. Serving the areas of the Triad of NC. Physical therapy provided by New Direction Rehabilitation and Wellness, Incorporated differs from traditional home care in that you have longer treatment times (1-hour appointments), quicker scheduling of appointments, and
Duke Energy announces $750,000 in grants for North Carolina nonprofits dedicated to social justice,
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Duke Energy today announced a new $750,000 grant opportunity through the Duke Energy Foundation for North Carolina nonprofit organizations workingfor social justice and racial equity. Applications will be reviewed through a competitive grant cycle, and $25,000 grants willbe awarded for general operating funds at eligible nonprofits. The company has committed to an annual social justice and racial equity grant cycle forat least three years in North Carolina. “Duke Energy is committed to
First Launch Capital Fund announces second investment
GREENSBORO, NC — First Launch Capital Fund, a pre-seed/seed-stage venture capital fund headquartered in Greensboro, announced today the closing of its second investment in ThreatSketch, LLC a Winston-Salem-based cyber risk management tool providing data, analytics and tools to reduce human costs related to cyber risk management. First Launch Capital Fund was formed in 2018 to support entrepreneurs and companies at the earliest stage of their development to expand the culture of innovation throughout the
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ArtsGreensboro Announces 2020 Arts Grant Recipients
(Greensboro, N.C.) ArtsGreensboro announced today its 2020 arts grants made in the following categories: Mission Support, Project Support, Regional Artists, and Teacher Art Education. Funding for Mission Support Grants supports the creation or presentation of programming with high artistic merit, that have defined and measurable outcomes, including impact on the community, increase access to the arts, engage the community and enrich the varied cultural vitality of Greater Greensboro, and offer arts
Rescued Sea Turtles Arrive at the Greensboro Science Center
GREENSBORO, NC -- The Greensboro Science Center (GSC) has admitted 11 cold-stunned sea turtles for rehabilitation in collaboration with the North Carolina Aquariums and the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. A sudden cold snap along North Carolina’s Outer Banks cold-stunned 159 sea turtles last week alone. Since December 20, 2019, the North Carolina Aquariums have processed 225 cold-stunned sea turtles, leading coastal rehabilitation centers to seek help from fellow qualified institutions, like
Carter Bank & Trust opens its new Midtown Commercial Banking Office in Greensboro, North Carolina
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Run for Penguins at the Greensboro Science Center
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Hawthorne at Friendly’s Grand Opening Welcomes New Residents
GREENSBORO — Hawthorne at Friendly, brand-new luxury apartment homes located in Greensboro, North Carolina at the corner of Northline and Hobbs Road, adjacent to The Shops at Friendly Center, hosted its grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019. Members of the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, investors, owners, future and current residents were invited to the grand opening. The ribbon was cut by the on-site management team and 100+ guests were in attendance. Hawthorne at
Fresh Market to invest $5.4 million, expand headquarters in Greensboro
RALEIGH -- The Fresh Market, a fresh-focused specialty food retailer that was founded in Greensboro in 1982, will expand their headquarters operations in North Carolina, creating 53 new jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company plans to invest $5.4 million in Greensboro. “We’re proud that The Fresh Market has chosen to expand its operations at home in Greensboro, where the company began as a single store and continues to grow,” said Governor Cooper. “In this week of Thanksgiving, I’m grateful
Greensboro-High Point named best in nation for small business
GUILFORD COUNTY — The Greensboro-High Point metro area was recently named the best place in the nation to start a small business by ZenBusiness. ZenBusiness — an organization that uses technology and automation to help people start, run and grow businesses — evaluated the top 100 most populous metro areas in the United States to find the cities with the most business-friendly statistics. The study used 10 data points that indicate a business’ likelihood of success, including costs of operation, workforce
GAP Community Night set for Nov. 18
GUILFORD COUNTY — High school students, parents and community members are invited to Guilford Apprenticeship Partners Community Night on Monday, November 18 from 6-8:30 p.m. The event will take place at Guilford Technical Community College’s Cameron Campus, 7908 Leabourne Road, Colfax. GAP Community Night is an opportunity for members of the public to learn more about how the program gives students a jump start on a promising career, a college degree and financial stability. “This event is a win-win
Greensboro Science Center honors members of the military with free admission Veterans Day weekend
GREENSBORO, NC -- In honor of Veterans Day, the Greensboro Science Center (GSC) is offering free admission to veterans as well as active duty and retired military personnel from November 9, 2019 - November 11, 2019. Guests accompanying service members will receive reduced admission of $12.50 (plus tax) per person. A valid Veteran or Military ID is required. In addition, veterans, military personnel and their guests are invited to participate on the GSC’s high ropes course, SKYWILD, for the reduced rate
Eastern Music Festival receives three multi-year gifts to start the 2020 season
GREENSBORO, N.C. (November 4, 2019) - Eastern Music Festival (EMF), Greensboro’s nationally recognized classical music festival and summer educational program, announces the receipt of three significant donor gifts totaling $130,000. Each multi-year gift will provide continued support for the Festival and for young artist scholarships. The donors have requested their names to be kept private at this time. “We are so appreciative of the generosity of these three commitments as we start our 2020 annual
Greensboro Science Center to kick off ecoEXPLORE Program on Saturday
GREENSBORO, NC — The Greensboro Science Center (GSC) is partnering with The North Carolina Arboretum to encourage students in grades K-8 to participate in ecoEXPLORE, a citizen science program created specifically for children. A kickoff celebration will be held outside, in front of the GSC, on Saturday, October 26 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Admission to the ecoEXPLORE kickoff celebration is free. Admission to the Greensboro Science Center is not included with this free event; however, participants will
Education takes center stage at Guilford County Manufacturing Summit
JAMESTOWN — The second annual Guilford County Manufacturing Summit, cohosted by Business High Point - Chamber of Commerce and the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, was held Thursday at the Guilford Technical Community College Center for Advanced Manufacturing. Approximately 200 people from across the county came together to learn about workforce development and trends in manufacturing. Peter Hans, President of the North Carolina Community College System, served as the keynote speaker. Hans
Greensboro Roller Derby, YES! Weekly, Junction 311 partner for Triad Margarita Wars
This year, Triad Margarita Wars is bigger and better! Greensboro Roller Derby (GSORD), YES! Weekly and Junction 311 Endurance Sports are partnering to produce the Third Annual Triad Margarita Wars to raise funds for GSORD. Margarita Wars is presented by The Treasure Club, Rock 92, 1075 KZL, Altos Tequila and IH Caffey Distributing. Triad Margarita Wars will be held at The Mendenhall Station, 220 East Commerce Ave. in downtown High Point, and is a fundraiser for the 501 (c)(3) nonprofit, Greensboro Roller
Forge Greensboro wins $25,000 from SBA
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Leadership Greensboro announces its Class of 2020
GREENSBORO — Leadership Greensboro, a program of the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, welcomes its 2020 Class on Aug. 22-23 for the program year kickoff. The new class of 46 leaders from across the city will engage in two days of orientation and team building in August and continue with monthly program days through May 2020. Leadership Greensboro is a three-part, nine-month leadership development program featuring customized, innovative curriculum from the Center for Creative Leadership. The program looks
GAP welcomes largest class of apprentices
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