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
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
MARTINSVILLE, Virginia (January 9, 2020) – Carter Bank & Trust (NASDAQ:CARE) (the “Bank”) held a ceremonial ribbon cutting today in recognition of the opening of its new Midtown Commercial Banking Office in Greensboro, North Carolina. Located at 1201 Battleground Avenue, the office is part of Greensboro’s northwest section of downtown referred as “Midtown,” giving a sense of community and unique identity. Throughout Midtown, artists have painted massive murals on multiple buildings. An image of a
Run for Penguins at the Greensboro Science Center
GREENSBORO, NC -- Registration for the Greensboro Science Center’s (GSC) 7th annual Tuxedo Trot: Run for the Penguins, sponsored by Greensboro Pediatricians, is now open. This 5K and Kids’ Fun Run will take place on Saturday, April 25. The 5K begins at 8:00 a.m. and the Kids’ Fun Run begins at 9:00 a.m. 100% of event proceeds will be donated to African penguin conservation efforts. Registration fees for the 5K are as follows: • $25 through February 29, 2020 • $30 from March 1 through noon on April 23,
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
Pennybyrn Embarking on Major Expansion to Benefit Local Residents and Broader Community
Contact: Edward CordickPennybyrn 109 Penny RoadPhone: 336-821-4020 High Point, NC 27260Fax: 336-886-7197 www.PennybyrnLiving.orgEmail: ecordick@pennybyrn.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPennybyrn Embarking on Major Expansion to Benefit Local Residents and Broader Community High Point, North Carolina, June 4, 2019 - Pennybyrn, a senior living and healthcare community located between High Point and Jamestown, NC will invest
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'Tis The Season To Complete Your Business Year-End Checklist
'Tis the season to begin wrapping up your finances and making plans for growth and investment for next year. If you haven't already begun your year-end checklist, now is the time. We've compiled a thorough business year-end checklist for your convenience, HERE. Don't have time to read the whats and the whys in detail? You can download a simplified PDF version of the checklist, ?HERE.
Eastern Music Festival Hopes You Are a MATCH
Eastern Music Festival Hopes You Are a MATCHEMF Announces Anonymous $75,000 Gift and Match Challenge Boasting our largest audiences in years and riding high on stellar reviews of our recently completed 57th season, Eastern Music Festival is excited to announce the receipt of a generous gift in the amount of $75,000. Given by a private donor, this gift helps the Festival finish its 2018 fiscal year on a high note and launch 2019 on strong financial footing. While given with no strings attached, the
Ransomware: 5 Things To Know Before You’re A Victim
Don't let your business be disrupted. Here's what you need to know about Ransomware, the latest tool used to extort money from business owners. These 5 tips are critical in keeping your business safe should you ever fall victim to a Ransomware attack. READ MORE
Other Voices: Celebrating 25 Years of Connection
As we launch the 25th Anniversary of Other Voices, we offer you the opportunity to financially support the programming and events that will highlight the good and noble work being done through Other Voices. Quality and prestige, impactful and humbling, proud and encouraging, are feelings and emotions we hope to generate as we celebrate the Other Voices journey together. Help your OV Class raise more funds than all the other OV Classes! The challenge ends on December 1st! Begin by selecting your
