Episodes

Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Capital Connects
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Launch Greensboro Advisory Board Chair Kelli Frazier Reyes and Board Member Adam Duggins sit down with entrepreneurs Leah Wyrick and Rich Camacho to discuss Capital Connects, the Chamber's annual pitch competition that both participate in. This year's event is March 9. To apply to pitch, fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1fK7mpDodQB_XVbt_7l-ueysHDjfROHZK1rx89Cuhm1Y/viewform?edit_requested=true

Thursday Oct 21, 2021
First Launch Capital Fund
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Introducing First Launch Capital Fund's newest portfolio company - Beam Dynamics. Co-Founder and CEO David Kaszycki joins Fund Executive Lou Anne Flanders-Stec and board member Nathan Powell to share his story and what the Chamber's investment will mean to his growing business.

Thursday Oct 14, 2021
Changing the Game for MWBEs
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
CC Lambeth, owner of C2 Contractors LLC, and Assistant City Manager Kim Sowell talk about their work to connect MWBE suppliers to public projects. Hosted by the Chamber's Niketa Greene, vice president for leadership, diversity and inclusion.

Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Run 4 the Greenway
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Kids, pets and fun outfits are welcome at the annual Run 4 the Greenway and Block Party on Oct. 23! Learn more from Downtown Greenway Program & Campaign Manager Laura Lorenz and planning committee member Brian Crean. Register for the one-mile walk or four-mile run at downtowngreenway.org/events.

Thursday Sep 23, 2021
impact. Speaker Announcement: LD Bennett
Thursday Sep 23, 2021
Thursday Sep 23, 2021
LD Bennett is back for our second annual impact. Leadership Conference! Hear her audience-favorite session from last year to get hyped up for Oct. 27, when she'll take the stage at The Carolina Theatre. Purchase your ticket at impactgso.com.

Thursday Sep 16, 2021
Inside LaunchLab
Thursday Sep 16, 2021
Thursday Sep 16, 2021
Get a behind-the-scenes look at our LaunchLab programming with three volunteer session leaders: Bruce Maxwell of Maxwell Consulting, Shawn Straub of Alt HR Partners and Jeff Crosby of JeffCrosbyBrand. They share how they work with early-stage entrepreneurs to build solid foundations for their businesses. Interested in sharing your expertise? Email laflanders-stec@greensboro.org.

Thursday Sep 09, 2021
Pronouns in the Workplace
Thursday Sep 09, 2021
Thursday Sep 09, 2021
Our society’s understanding of gender identity has changed drastically in recent years. Ivey Ghee – an equity trainer, motivational speaker and founder of The Hospitality G – shares a primer on gender identity, pronouns and how to support LGBTQ+ employees in the workplace. Get in touch with Ivey through her website, www.thehospitalityg.biz.
Links to the organizations mentioned:
https://www.hrc.org/resources/workplace
https://fenwayhealth.org/the-fenway-institute/

Thursday Sep 02, 2021
Say Yes Guilford
Thursday Sep 02, 2021
Thursday Sep 02, 2021
Learn about Say Yes Guilford, an organization that provides scholarships and support services to local students. President and CEO Wendy Poteat sits down with Chamber Marketing and Communications Manager Holly West to discuss how this program feeds into Guilford County's workforce pipeline. Take the Say Yes Guilford survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/6X967XJ

Thursday Aug 26, 2021
Lead Your City
Thursday Aug 26, 2021
Thursday Aug 26, 2021
After a year of virtual connections, synerG Young Professionals is excited to bring together young talent in and around Greensboro to grow their leadership skills, build on their ideas, serve their community and connect their network at the Lead Your City summit. SynerG Director Sarah McGuire and Marketing Co-Chair Candace Martin give you a behind-the-scenes look at what you can expect. Register at synerg.org/lyc.

Thursday Aug 19, 2021
Entrepreneurial Experts
Thursday Aug 19, 2021
Thursday Aug 19, 2021
One of the keys to Launch Greensboro's success is its network of local experts who work with entrepreneurs in areas like marketing, legal services and sales coaching, to name a few. Hear from Logan Harvey of FanPark, Christina Degreaffenreidt of Multifaceted and Megan Smoot of Jah Works about their experience with Launch's expert services.