Taking Action for Our Community

Action Greensboro acts as a catalyst for public-private partnerships that advance the city and the way it serves our residents. We believe building and strengthening relationships between sectors enables Greensboro to grow and meet economic and business demands.

Programs

Campus Greensboro

Greensboro’s ability to grow, retain and attract a well-educated and skilled workforce is essential in today’s knowledge-based economy. Campus Greensboro improves connections between talented college students and our business and leadership community, and works to prepare these students for the 21st century workforce.

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synerG

synerG is a thriving network that gives the city’s under-40 community opportunities to strengthen their leadership skills, promote diversity and accessibility, and shape the future of Greensboro for the better.

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Made in Greensboro

We support the creators, the artists, the entrepreneurs, the ones who aren’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty. Made in Greensboro champions the makers in our city and provides them a platform to join our next generation of leaders.

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Boomerang Greensboro

Boomerang gives native Greensborians a homecoming like no other. This pilot program aims to bring back wanderers who may have relocated for school or work by shining a spotlight on Greensboro’s spirit of individuality and inclusivity, family friendliness, and low cost of living.

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Downtown Greenway

Explore the city like never before on four miles of greenway featuring beautiful scenery, interactive public art, and easy access points to Downtown Greensboro. The Downtown Greenway is a collaborative project of the City of Greensboro and Action Greensboro.

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Initiatives

2025 Community Vitals Report

Action Greensboro is excited to release the 2025 Community Vitals Report today. The report offers a comprehensive look at the key factors shaping Greensboro and Guilford County’s economic health, social equity, and community resilience. This year’s report sheds light on challenges, opportunities, and actionable strategies to ensure our region’s growth is inclusive and sustainable.

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Future Ready Greensboro

Action Greensboro and Family Forward NC are partnering to increase the number of greater Greensboro employers who provide family-friendly workplace benefits and become Family Forward NC Certified Employers. Our goal is for Greensboro to be declared the first Family Forward NC Certified Community by early 2025.

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Talent Toolkit

Foster engagement and support with your employees with our community resource guide that helps you fuel and flex your business practices to take advantage of everything Greensboro has to offer.

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Financial Capacity Study

Take an in-depth look at the economic conditions of the city and county, and find out what we’re doing to continue to provide and improve quality services to meet the needs of our citizens.

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Events

Action Resources

Annual Report

See where we’ve been and where we plan to go in our annual report that covers updates on economic growth, advocacy work, business climate, community partnerships and more.

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History of Action Greensboro

Our contributions to the city are only possible because of the groundwork laid by the six foundations that came together to form Action Greensboro in 2000. See the impact of our work since our founding.

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In the News

Supporting Greensboro Foundations

Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro

Joseph M. Bryan Foundation of Greater Greensboro