Downtown Development in High Gear for Fall Openings and Expansions
GREENSBORO, N.C., July 12, 2021 – There’s a lot going on in downtown Greensboro this summer, with a new co-working space under construction and a new events venue underway in the Gateway building. Transform GSO Adding Second Co-Working LocationOn October 6, Transform GSO (formerly HQ Greensboro) will open the doors to its second location at 111 Bain St. in the Gateway building, the former headquarters of Blue Bell Company. The expanded space will add 52 offices, 2,500 square feet of shared workspace, four
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
