Episodes
Thursday May 20, 2021
A Board of Entrepreneurs
Thursday May 20, 2021
Thursday May 20, 2021
Meet two members of the Launch Greensboro Advisory Board - Sudhakar Puvvada and Chad Oakley. They discuss how their entrepreneurship journeys have informed their work with Launch's program participants. Board member Kelli Frazier and Launch Assistant Director Jenn Hensel host.
Thursday May 13, 2021
A Master's Degree in Community
Thursday May 13, 2021
Thursday May 13, 2021
Leadership Greensboro program chairs Marcus Thomas, Kelly York and Jasmine Beard reflect on a program year like no other. Leadership Greensboro is the Chamber's three-part leadership development program that includes education, volunteer leadership and alumni engagement.
Thursday May 06, 2021
On the Downtown Greenway
Thursday May 06, 2021
Thursday May 06, 2021
Downtown Greenway Project Manager Dabney Sanders and Assistant Laura Lorenz share updates on public art projects, events and construction progress. The Greenway is breaking ground on its final mile this spring.
Thursday Apr 29, 2021
Minority Business Contracting
Thursday Apr 29, 2021
Thursday Apr 29, 2021
Meet two Accelerate Greensboro portfolio companies making a splash in their respective fields - Marketing Resource Solutions and GP Supply Company. CEOs Larry Fairley (MRS) and Antonio Wallace (GP Supply Company) share the stories behind their success and how our community can better support minority-owned businesses.
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
LaunchLab Connections
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
LaunchLab Growth participants Natalie Miller of the Historic Magnolia House and Jackson Hoggard of Double Hung Window Restoration share the impact of the program on their businesses. Hear from all 12 of this year's LaunchLab Growth participants at our spring Demo Day on May 24. Register for free at bit.ly/DemoDaySpring2021.
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Celebrating Small Businesses
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Hear from this year's Small Business Awards winners: United Maintenance Group, Chez Genese, Downtown Greensboro Inc., HAECO, Out of the Garden Project, Greensboro Science Center, Relief Heating & Cooling, Morgan Support Services and Greensboro Aquatic Center. To watch the entire event, visit facebook.com/gsochamber.
Thursday Apr 08, 2021
Commercial Real Estate
Thursday Apr 08, 2021
Thursday Apr 08, 2021
Chamber EVP Marvin Price talks economic development with David Ramsey of Landmark Builders and Evan Stone of The Carroll Companies. What types of real estate do companies look for when considering where to locate their businesses? How is Greensboro meeting those needs?
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Financial Literacy
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Learn how Guilford County Schools and Truliant Federal Credit Union are working together to to educate students so they can become smart consumers, business owners and employees in the future. Guests are Renee Shipko Rohrer, Truliant's community engagement manager, and Jonathan Permar, the director of social studies for Guilford County Schools. Tracy Myers hosts.
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
Vaccine Myths
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
A panel of experts debunk common misconceptions about the COVID-19 vaccine and explain how to address vaccine hesitancy among minority groups. Panelists are Dr. Iulia Vann, Guilford County Health Department; Laura Garduño Garcia, Siembra NC; Dr. Carolyn Harraway-Smith, Cone Health; and Jodie Stanley, Greensboro Human Rights Department. Hosted by Niketa Greene, the Chamber's vice president for leadership, diversity and inclusion. To learn more about the vaccine and access the resources mentioned by our guests, visit greensboro.org/vaccine.
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
Funding Innovation
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
Meet Grace Rojek, the woman behind First Launch Capital Fund's newest portfolio company. Grace shares how her company, Unbox the Dress, is helping women find use for their bridal gowns long after their big day. Launch Greensboro's Lou Anne Flanders-Stec and Clifford Thompson also share updates on the Fund.