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CAROLINA GSE TO EXPAND WORKFORCE, FACILITY WITH BUILDING REUSE GRANT AWARD
CAROLINA GSE TO EXPAND WORKFORCE, FACILITY WITH BUILDING REUSE GRANT AWARD Carolina GSE, a global provider of aviation ground support equipment, avionics solutions and repair services, is pleased to announce its plans to expand both its skilled workforce, and its shipping and distribution center, in New Bern, North Carolina. This project received support from the North Carolina Department of Commerce Building Reuse Program. Receiving one of 17 grants awarded under the North Carolina Department of
FHLBank Atlanta and Truliant Announce Transfer of First Mortgage eNote
ATLANTA (April 6, 2021) — Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) and Truliant Federal Credit Union (Truliant) announced today that Truliant has become the first financial institution in the Southeast to complete a transfer of an electronic promissory note (eNote) to FHLBank Atlanta. The digital transaction was completed March 26 during a video conference call using Truliant’s DocMagic eVault and the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems (MERS) eDelivery system. The transfer was completed as
Syngenta announces Greensboro site for its U.S. Crop Protection headquarters
Syngenta expects to invest $68 million in a new office complex with renovated lab facilities to support its 750 local work force, expected to be fully completed in 2024 GREENSBORO, N.C., USA, March 16, 2021 – Syngenta announced today it has selected its current campus location on Swing Road in Greensboro, North Carolina, to redevelop its U.S. Crop Protection headquarters. The announcement follows a comprehensive assessment of the company’s future needs and multiple site options in North Carolina and
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
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
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
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
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
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
Forge Greensboro wins $25,000 from SBA
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration Acting Administrator Chris Pilkerton announced the winners of the Makerspace Training, Collaboration and Hiring (MaTCH) Pilot Competition. The SBA awarded $1 million in prize money to competition winners. “It is my privilege to announce the twelve winners of the SBA’ s MaTCH Pilot Competition. The MaTCH competition is a testament to the SBA’s commitment to identifying employment opportunities and supporting small business’ workforce
GAP welcomes largest class of apprentices
GUILFORD COUNTY — Guilford Apprenticeship Partners will sign on a record 78 apprentices at its fourth annual signing ceremony. The signing ceremony is Thursday, Aug. 15 from 6-8 p.m. at Koury Convention Center, 3121 W. Gate City Blvd. This year’s class is almost double the size of the 2018 group, which had 40 members. “GAP is soaring!,” said Tammy Simmons of Machine Specialities. “Our signing ceremony is proof that businesses can truly develop their talent and skilled worker pipeline. This special
Best Practices For Payment Control
Here are a few payment control best practices you can implement now to insulate against risk. The added benefits of automation when it comes to Accounts Payable are just icing on the cake. Help your AP department mitigate risk and automate non-revenue generating activities. Leverage increased efficiency, improved performance, and more resources dedicated to high-value tasks, not to mention sweet, sweet peace of mind. More Info
2019 ERP Trends | Digital Transformation | Business Strategy
2019 ERP trends and digital transformation strategies can take many shapes. However, an ERP solution may exist as the most powerful tool to empower businesses. These systems unify people, processes, and resources within a single environment, more importantly, one that provides a single source of the truth (read data). With a modern ERP system in place, you can inject renewed vigor and capability into once disparate, siloed systems and departments within your organization. Businesses are increasingly
Webinar: Full Physical Inventory Best Practices
Year-end is almost here and tying up your loose ends can be a huge undertaking. If you haven't started your business year-end checklist, now is the time to get busy. We've got you covered when it comes to completing a full physical inventory with an entire webinar detailing full physical inventory best practices. If you haven't reserved your seat already, register for the Full Physical Inventory Best Practices webinar Dec 13th, 2018 at 2:30 EST. Register Here Conducting a full physical inventory only
'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.
United Steel Workers Union Approves Strike That Could Impact Businesses Nationwide
Last week, the United Steel Workers Union (USW) voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike if new contract negotiations can’t reach a compromise. Read more about the developing situation here. http://ow.ly/h8ed30lL232
New Mass Personalization Technology From Glass Manufacturer Owens-Illinois
Owens-Illinois, Inc. has launched O-I : EXPRESSIONS, a mass personalization innovation developed for design agencies, packaging professionals and all food and beverage marketers wanting to stand out and offer consumers new reasons to choose their brands. http://ow.ly/84nV30lNcEc
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
TLS: The Big Deal Behind eCommerce Security
If you run a retail business, have an online shop, or payment processing portal, your business needs to be in full compliance with the latest Transport Layer Security (TLS) standards. Without these safeguards in place, you can lose that ability to properly process payments and encounter serious setbacks when it comes to your business. LEARN MORE
