Trinity Draughn Staff Writer This fall the Greensboro community welcomed a new organization called ThinkHouse U. The brainchild of Christopher Gergen, Jason Widen and their group, Forward Impact, ThinkHouse U is an opportunity for young entrepreneurs in the Greensboro area. The program is available to students who are entering their sophomore year or older with an idea for a business plan they want … Continue reading ThinkHouse
Trinity Draughn Staff Writer Last Wednesday HQ Greensboro, a new entrepreneurial organization, welcomed numerous guests to its grand opening event. This collaboration with HQ Raleigh has been designed with the intent of providing beginning and existing entrepreneurs with a flexible, affordable and high-tech work environment. The organization will officially open on Sept. 1. HQ Greensboro plans on facilitating a trusted working environment and … Continue reading HQ Greensboro
Lauren Cherry Staff Writer Last Monday, The Global Opportunities Center of Greensboro was awarded a $500,000 grant as the first place prize in the Strong Cities, Strong Communities Center challenge issued as a part of President Obama’s executive order establishing a White House Council on the subject. About 2 years ago, Greensboro was awarded $1 million for winning the Strong Cities, Strong Communities initiative … Continue reading The Global Opportunities Center Grant
Molly Ashline Staff Writer The Plaza Level Conference Room at the Melvin Municipal Office Building filled up quickly last Thursday for the Greensboro City Council’s first August work session. All nine council members were present along with city staffers and media. The first part of the work session focused largely on a policy proposal to increase wages for many city employees. The main objective … Continue reading City council work session discusses wages, skate park
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