The Town of Wake Forest and a network of local partners are inviting current and aspiring entrepreneurs to apply for “Launch Wake Forest.” The initiative will offer 20 selected students a nine-week accredited Kaufman business […]
Plant Adds Production of All-new Honda HRN Lawn Mower and New GCV Engine, Makes Local Donations Associates at Honda Power Equipment Mfg., Inc. (HPE) on August 6, 2019 marked 35 years of producing power equipment […]
Governor Cooper Unveils “Navigator,” North Carolina’s Online Work-Based Learning Tool to Link Classrooms and Careers Governor Roy Cooper today announced a free, first-of-its-kind online tool to lead the way in connecting education to career. The […]
The Blockade Runner Beach Resort, a North Carolina landmark and icon of Wrightsville Beach for 55 years, announced today it will close for renovations due to damages sustained from Hurricane Florence. Said Mary Baggett, co-owner […]
DreamFest 2018 is A “Shark Tank-like live event”. Whether you decide to compete in the business plan competition and oral presentation to a panel of judges, or just attend in support of your favorite local small business start-up […]
Events listed below include vendor opportunities; events may be added as they come to the attention of our editor. To become a vendor at any of these events, see the included links to the organizers […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor Area Chambers of Commerce, business groups, and local businesses/organizations hold educational events and provide free business training and networking. Note that regular Chamber member meetings or semi-closed leads groups, are not […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor Area Chambers of Commerce, business groups, and local businesses/organizations hold educational events and provide free business training and networking. Note that regular Chamber member meetings or semi-closed leads groups, are not […]
Prescient Co. Expands Manufacturing Capabilities to Supplement Colorado Plant and Better Serve East Coast Markets Prescient, a fully integrated and patented design, engineering, manufacturing and installation solution for the construction industry, is moving the company’s […]
Will be One of Four Infosys Innovation and Technology Hubs in America By Ford Porter, NC Office of the Governor Global business consulting and information technology company Infosys has selected North Carolina’s Research Triangle region […]
Area Chambers of Commerce, business groups, and local businesses/organizations hold educational events and provide free business training and networking. Note that regular Chamber member meetings or semi-closed leads groups, are not included. Check with, or […]
By Jo Anne Cooper, Nashville Chamber of Commerce A reminder that Nash Community College (NashCC) offers free Small Business Seminars throughout the year, with several coming up this Spring. The seminars listed below are held at the community […]
Hear from Martin Brossman of Success Coaching presenting “Building Brand Loyalty” to local business people interested in learning how to build brand loyalty on little or no marketing budget — and driving more customers to your business. […]
Nearly 60 Percent of Pokemon Go Players Surveyed Likely to Enter Businesses Offering Pokemon-Branded Discounts Restaurants and bars top the list of businesses where players have seen promotions, with Facebook as the dominating medium to […]
Released by Shelley Mundy, Cargo Transporters, Inc. Cargo Transporters, Inc., based in Claremont, North Carolina, has announced the start-up of operations at the company’s new property in Rocky Mount NC. Construction on the $6 million terminal […]
Released by Sheyenne Kreamer The Business Alliance of NC (BANC) announces their series, “Next Steps to Better Living!” This is an educational and networking series produced by the BANC Health & Wellness Team! Attend and you will be learning […]
Released by Siobhan Olson (Feisty PR) and Margaret Collins (Center for Creative Economy) Creative Startups, the world-class program that helps creative entrepreneurs develop business models and identify venture capital funding, has launched its newest business accelerator program for […]
Two Eastern NC community colleges are holding free workshops for entrepreneurs, and those who would like to be entrepreneurs. Both of the workshops listed below are scheduled for January 28, 2016, from 6-9pm. If you’d […]
Contributed by Rebecca S. Tew The Wilson Chamber of Commerce is ramping up now for their annual Spring EXPO 2016. Over 100 businesses will showcase their products and services to Wilson and surrounding communities. The […]
By Frank and Kay Whatley It’s recycling on a large scale: renovating last century’s buildings and bringing life and light back to downtown areas. Decades ago, as the buildings decayed and businesses fled to flashy […]
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