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US-based lifestyle brand DEVIL-DOG® Dungarees announces its first ever partnership with Minor League Baseball team Carolina Mudcats, an affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers, for the 2022 season. DEVIL-DOG’s company-owned distribution facility has been based in […]
The Town of Wake Forest and a network of local partners invite current and aspiring entrepreneurs to apply for LaunchWakeForest. The initiative will offer up to 15 selected students a 13-week business course, business mentorship, planning […]
On Thursday, December 16, 2021, Honda Aircraft Company announced that it had marked a major milestone of delivering the 200th HondaJet. The company also announced that the HondaJet Elite S was recently honored with the […]
The Town of Wendell, North Carolina, has teamed up with Wake Tech and other local partners to bring LaunchWENDELL to the community. The program is aimed at entrepreneurs and small business owners to develop and […]
Vets Pets, a North Carolina cooperative network of veterinary hospitals, continues to grow with the opening of Wendell Animal Hospital. The small animal and exotic veterinary hospital opened its doors on September 20, 2021, at 2961 […]
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. will create 290 new jobs in Pitt County, North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper announced on September 14, 2021. The company will invest $154 million to expand its pharmaceutical manufacturing operations in […]
Chris Pugh, the founder of CB Pugh Enterprises LLC and the Pugh Builders General Contractors (GC) Academy located in Raleigh, North Carolina, commences the Pugh Builders GC Academy “Seminars Tour” to different cities in the […]
The Town of Zebulon, North Carolina will be holding an in-person Downtown Visioning Session on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, 6-8pm. The visioning session is part of North Carolina Main Street’s requirement for Zebulon to participate […]
VMS Business Funding Group will be hosting the Black Tee Event Entrepreneur Networking Mixer, which will be held on Friday, August 20, 2021, 6-9pm, at the Hampton Inn & Suites-Raleigh Downtown. The event features motivational […]
The Town of Wake Forest is inviting local companies interested in learning more about “doing business” with the Town and its community partners to a How to Do Business Networking, Reception & Table Expo on […]
Exporting Supports 400,000 Jobs Across the State On February 10, 2021, Governor Roy Cooper announced 13 winners of the 2020 Governor’s Export Awards, ranging from a small wooden-boat builder in southeast North Carolina to one […]
New business services center in Wake County will support biopharma company Gilead Sciences, Inc., a leading biopharmaceutical company developing innovative medicines, has selected North Carolina’s Research Triangle region as the location for a major business […]
The Town of Wake Forest and a network of local partners invite current and aspiring entrepreneurs to apply for LaunchWakeForest. The initiative will offer up to 20 selected students a 13-week business course, business […]
Wolf X-Ray and Flow X-Ray will create 68 new jobs in Edgecombe County, Governor Roy Cooper announced on November 12, 2020. The company will invest more than $4.5 million to relocate their headquarters and manufacturing […]
Beauty Bar Medispa and NC Stop Human Trafficking is slated to begin an innovative partnership on September 1, 2020, blending business and advocacy with the ultimate goal of fighting human trafficking. This close collaboration […]
The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved 18 grant requests to local governments totaling $4,847,243, Governor Roy Cooper announced on August 20, 2020. The requests include commitments to create a total of […]
Bunn Fun Day has been rescheduled to next Fall. The new date is Saturday, September 18, 2021, 10am-4pm. Statement by Town of Bunn Commissioner, Sherry Mercer: “Due to COVID-19 stipulations we are having to reschedule […]
Ardagh Group partners with Lenny Boy Brewing Co. to supply locally-made glass kombucha bottles Ardagh Group, Glass–North America, a business unit of Ardagh Group, has partnered with Lenny Boy Brewing Co. to introduce a new […]
On July 14, 2020, Matternet, developer of the world’s leading urban drone logistics platform, announced its M2 drone system is enabling a new hospital delivery network at Wake Forest Baptist Health in North Carolina. In collaboration with UPS […]
As thousands of small businesses struggle to keep their doors open and their employees paid amid economic devastation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Lowe’s Companies, Inc. on June 11, 2020, opened its first round of grant […]
Atlantic Natural Foods, LLC to Expand Plant-Based Meal Solutions and Ramp Up Production in US and Thailand After Seeing 40% YoY Growth On May 19, 2020, Atlantic Natural Foods, LLC (ANF), Headquartered in Nashville, North […]
Medical gowns instead of graphics; face shields instead of signage North Carolina is working with local manufacturers to shift their production to make critical medical supplies. In March, Governor Roy Cooper established the state’s Task […]
Governor Cooper Announces Modified Stay At Home Order and Transition to Phase 1 of Easing Restrictions Personal care businesses, entertainment venues, gyms to remain closed On May 5, 2020, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor Dogwood South, a member of the Knightdale Chamber of Commerce, recently started a movement to help local small businesses during the coronavirus-related shut-down. The Here for Good Project by Dogwood South […]
Dentistry Supports Its Employees, Who Volunteer to Give Blood and Sew Masks for Healthcare Providers As the largest dental practice in North Carolina, Lane & Associates Family Dentistry (LAA) is proud to serve the state […]
Essential businesses may remain open, social distancing mandated North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper ordered people in the state to stay at home for thirty days, until April 29, 2020, in another step to slow the […]
At an afternoon briefing today, Governor Cooper will announce a new executive order in response to COVID-19 that closes restaurants and bars for dine-in customers but allows them to continue takeout and delivery orders. The […]
UPDATE March 13, 2020: As government and businesses work to minimize the spread of coronavirus in public/at events, the Franklin County Arts Council has announced that their offices and gallery must be closed March 16-April […]
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