Business North Carolina

We're nearly one month out from MFGCON! ?? Join us in Winston-Salem April 29-30 to meet vendors, connect with others in the industry and hear about new developments in manufacturing! This event is open to all manufacturers in any industry - from automotive to electronics, and of course, textiles! Hope to see you there!

Big move for Enbridge Gas North Carolina leader.

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s 2023 Small Farmers of the Year have plenty to tend. They’re working to protect their family farm while helping others find roots in the state’s largest industry.

Storm response initiatives and contemporary strategies are transforming the travel and tourism sector in North Carolina. These endeavors go beyond merely attracting tourists; they demonstrate a commitment to preserving and nurturing the state's distinct communities and areas. Visit North Carolina #TourismTransformation #NCTravel

The North Carolina Community College System is dedicated to addressing workforce development needs in North Carolina by introducing Boost, which offers timely support, personalized student advising, and incentives to fast-track education. This initiative is funded by a generous grant exceeding $35.6 million from philanthropist Arnold Ventures, marking the largest private donation in the system's history. The non-partisan, nonprofit North Carolina Community Colleges Foundation will collaborate with the state’s Community College System to oversee the grant program. #WorkforceDevelopment #EducationInnovation

Dr. Mary Jo Cagle led Cone Health through COVID-19 and its decision to become part of Risant Health. She'll soon be leaving her job.

Today's "Chatter with BNC" episode features an interview with Donovan Everett, president & CEO of D.A. Everett Construction Group. Donovan was born into the construction business and started leading construction projects for his father’s construction company at the age of 15. While pursuing his undergraduate degree, Donovan worked for one of the largest commercial real estate developers in the region. Upon graduating college, Donovan went on to work for one of the largest national Construction Management firms, Balfour Beatty, running large commercial projects. He talks with Ben Kinney about his career, the construction industry and of course, music. https://lnkd.in/gh77nBMA

Daily Digest Extra is released bi-weekly on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, delivering urgent updates on the newest business activities in North Carolina. Coverage includes mergers, acquisitions, leadership shifts, and workforce changes. It offers unique insights and analyses not available elsewhere. Subscribers also receive a free subscription to Business North Carolina magazine. #BusinessNews #NorthCarolina https://buff.ly/2tBcZEK

They bought a Lake Lure property for a restaurant and bar a week before Hurricane Helene struck. Now, they're finally ready to reopen six months after the storm.

It’s been a tad more than 40 years since two Charlotte entrepreneurs helped make the fast-food dining experience a lot more exciting for kids and their often-frazzled parents. Over that period, Huntersville-based softplay has installed more than 40,000 playgrounds in McDonald’s, Chuck E. Cheese, Chick-fil-A and other venues since its formation in 1984.