Yet another indicator that across North Carolina, the work being done by economic development organizations is paying off. For the second year in a row, North Carolina was announced as the winner of Site Selection magazine’s Prosperity Cup.  The magazine is the official publication of the Industrial Asset Management Council. The Prosperity Cup recognizes state-level economic development agency success based on a 10-point index of criteria derived largely from capital investment project activity the previous calendar year. Watching North Carolina Bloom The fact that North Carolina has been selected two years running is not lost on Site Selection’s senior editor, Gary Daughters. Daughters...

In the fast-paced and ever-changing world of technology we live in, it can be hard to keep up with the latest trends in technology, but we're here to help.. So, let's take a look at one very useful tool for business communications - the softphone. What is a Softphone? First, a bit of history. Softphones have been around for a while and are more commonplace than they were even a few years ago. As the name implies, a softphone is a means of communicating via a device other than a traditional desk phone. A software-based app that includes a variety of features found on...

A conventional on-premise PBX phone system uses landlines and local hardware to connect to a phone network. Alternatively, virtual PBX uses the internet to connect to an off-site PBX host. The solutions provider houses and maintains this. There are several major benefits to this solution....

We have spent the last couple of years talking virtually non-stop about the pandemic. But there is another pandemic that has been in place for decades, and unlike COVID-19 it is not waning — on the contrary, it is intensifying: the mental health pandemic that, each day, causes untold suffering and contributes to catastrophic and fatal outcomes.  Consider the following statistics per the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): 1 in 5 U.S. adults experiences mental illness each year. As much as 1 in 20 U.S. adults experiences serious mental illness each year. 1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health...

The Federal Communications Commission has announced a third application filing window for its Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF). The fund is a $7.17 billion program funded by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. It was created to help schools and libraries support remote learning. The Program will fund schools and libraries for the reasonable costs of laptop and tablet computers, Wi-Fi hotspots, modems, routers, and broadband connectivity purchases for off-campus use by students, school staff, and library patrons. During the new filing period, the FCC intends to award at least $1 billion in Emergency Connectivity Fund support. The third application...

Granville Vance Public Health upgraded to Carolina Digital Phone's VoIP system, enhancing flexibility and ease of use during the COVID-19 pandemic. IT Manager David Jones praised the seamless transition and efficient customer support, which allowed for quick modifications and remote work capabilities. The organization also benefits from affordable, HIPAA-compliant digital faxing, enabling better communication and service delivery....

The Human Race has been around for roughly some 200,000 years. In Greensboro, North Carolina, The Human Race has been around since 1994 and is back live and in-person on April 2, 2022. Of course, we’re talking about The Volunteer Center of the Triad’s annual fundraiser 5K where participants walk, run, or roll to support their favorite charity. After two years of being run virtually thanks to the pandemic - the event, now in its 28th year, moves to LeBauer Park in downtown Greensboro. In the past, the race has been hosted at the Greensboro Coliseum and before that, at Grimsley...

Progress Printing Plus, Virginia's largest privately held printer, has thrived during the pandemic thanks to Carolina Digital Phone's flexible cloud-based phone system. Director Tom Thornton praises the dependable service and personal customer support, enabling the company to adapt operations effectively. Committed to sustainability, they recycle 98% of waste and produce eco-friendly printed materials, maintaining high-quality service for their clients....

Mandi Clift, an architect at J Hyatt Hammond Associates, joined the firm in 2007, transforming old structures into vibrant spaces. She emphasizes the importance of listening to clients and managing budgets. The firm specializes in renovations, including restaurants and breweries in the Triad, making a significant impact on the community by revitalizing downtown areas and creating meaningful spaces....

Patience, it turns out - along with a heavy dose of planning, ingenuity, and negotiation - is a virtue. The Triad’s patience and hard work are coming together in the form of many new and noteworthy projects. In December of 2021, Toyota announced it will invest $1.3 billion to build an electric vehicle battery manufacturing plant at the Greensboro-Randolph mega-site. 2025 is when this plant is expected to come online. The plant is also expected to create 1,750 new jobs. Welcome Boom Supersonic This week, Governor Roy Cooper welcomed Boom Supersonic, based in Denver, Colorado, to Greensboro’s Piedmont Triad International Airport. This...