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Krave Tea House & Bar

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202 Exchange Place

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“Tea lounge serving exotic roots and teas in a chill environment. Unplugged from the rat race of your daily grind. Free WiFi. A community of all kinds. No sports no politics. Relax or stimulate. Nowhere else like it. Just give it a try. Free samples first time you visit.”

Did you know?

“Our Greensboro location is open for take out services throughout the pandemic, noon-midnight weekdays and noon-1 a.m. weekends.”

Why Greensboro?

“Greensboro is experiencing a renaissance. It is similar on a smaller scale to that of West Palm Beach downtown. Walkable. Friendly. Culturally interwoven and diverse.”

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College Foundation of North Carolina

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CFNC.org

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“College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) is a state-wide initiative that provides free materials, a website, a toll-free telephone number and local representatives with the purpose of helping North Carolinians plan, apply, and pay for college. There are several organizations that make up the CFNC partnership. One of those partners is College Foundation, Inc. (CFI). College Foundation, Inc. (CFI) was created by Governor Luther Hodges in 1955 to help North Carolina students and families finance higher education. CFI was the central originator and servicer for North Carolina’s Federal Family Education Loan program from the enactment of the Higher Education Act of 1965 through July, 2010. CFI administers state grant programs and North Carolina’s National College Savings Plan (NC529). CFI also administers the state-wide Residency Determination System and provides services financial services to colleges and universities. CFI’s service to the state of North Carolina can be summed up in its mission statement: Our work today makes a better tomorrow by empowering people to achieve their academic goals. We provide financial assistance for higher education to benefit society and strengthen the economy of the State of North Carolina.”

Did you know?

“CFI’s recently launched NC Assist Loan Program, designed to offer students and parents the opportunity to borrow a low-cost alternative loan to help fill the gap after other financial aid is awarded. As with previous loan offerings, the NC Assist Loan Program focuses on North Carolina residents attending college both in and out of state and students from other states attending college in North Carolina. CFI offers both the NC Student Assist Loan and the NC Parent Assist Loan. These loans offer your family a low-cost option to finance educational expenses not covered by other financial aid. Program features for the NC Student Assist Loan include zero fees and a fixed interest rate of 5.5% with a 0.25% rate reduction with auto draft payments. Applicants do need to show credit worthiness, but can utilize a co-signer if needed. The NC Parent Assist Loan also has zero fees and has a fixed interest rate of 5% with a 0.25% rate reduction with auto draft. Please visit NCAssist.org for more information.”

How has the Chamber impacted your business?

“The Chamber has been an amazing benefit to my businesses. I meet with Stephanie Rivers quarterly to make sure I am not missing valuable connections with businesses and community organizations that can benefit from our services.”

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JER HR Group

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216 S. Swing Road

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“JER HR Group is a leading Human Resources outsourcing firm providing HR support services for city governments, non-profit organizations and for-profit companies, both large and small.

In today’s business environment HR Departments are asked to do more, but with less.

Companies, therefore, cannot afford to have an HR department that fails to contribute to modern thinking and profitability.

Founded in 1991, JER HR Group offers a team with over 30 professionals with an average of 20 years of in-depth, hands-on, bottom-line experience in Compensation, Executive Search, Diversity and Inclusion, Training & Development and Interim HR Management to name a few.

JER HR Group is also an authorized Distributor of Wiley Publishing products including the DiSC Classic, Everything DiSC family of behavioral assessment tools and The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team assessment and development program.”

How has the Chamber impacted your business?

“It has enabled us to grow and connect with a large part of the business community in Greensboro and the Triad. As a result, we have been active in Leadership Greensboro and have hosted  other programs that have given us great exposure to our service capabilities and to other members.”

Did You Know?

“We have recently, merged with a large consulting practice in New York, JER Consulting, which specializes in compensation review and planning. Hence, we are now known as the JER HR Group and will be celebrating 30 years in 2021.”

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United Way of Greensboro

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1500 Yanceyville Street

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“United Way of Greater Greensboro is leading a movement to END Poverty. Our community has many resources. United Way is the only local non-profit bringing them together to END poverty once and for all.

We’ve created a community-wide network of partners that provides a path to financial stability at any stage of life. Every year, local organizations apply to join our innovative network. Every year, local volunteers select and fund partnerships that work together to END poverty.

We’re ending poverty at our Family Success Centers, where children and adults are receiving coordinated services in one location. When someone in need dials 2-1-1, we’re ending poverty by connecting them to an operator who offers local services that help.

Our new holistic approach to ending poverty is working and we have the outcomes to prove it. Adults are becoming financially stable and children have the proper foundations to be successful in the future.”

How has the Chamber impacted your business?

“The Chamber has always been a vital partner in our ability to reach and engage local businesses and community partners. We have worked hand-in-hand with Leadership Greensboro cohorts and have benefited from Leadership Greensboro projects.”

Take the survey!

“United Way of Greater Greensboro is asking for your opinion about local social issues and how best to address them. Please share your valuable thoughts in United Way’s community survey – it will only take five minutes to help your community.

Please share your thoughts by Friday, March 13.

The survey is available in English and Spanish, and responses are anonymous and confidential.”

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Lady Bizness / PodBiz Studios

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1451 S. Elm Eugene St.

Meet the Connections Cohort

Once a month, we’re introducing you to a member of our inaugural Connections Cohort — a group of minority- and women-owned businesses who have received a free year of Chamber membership. This initiative is in memory of our coworker Kathi Lester, who dedicated her life to building bridges between the business community and underrepresented groups.

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“Lady Bizness is a marketing company that focuses on helping people start and grow their businesses with our unique style of facilitation, business development, branding.

We focus on women-owned, black-owned, and nonprofit organizations and teach primarily throughout the state of NC.

In addition, we have created NC’s first black woman-owned podcast studio, PodBiz Studios, which helps us to enhance our multimedia offerings to clients in the Triad.”

Why Greensboro?

“Greensboro has been my home for the last 15 years. I started the company here because the business scene at the time was lacking in the area of using social media as a primary marketing tool. I found that training and actually doing the marketing for companies was a niche that really helps businesses grow. I also love the fact that Greensboro sits in the middle of the state and provides access to Raleigh, Durham, and Charlotte which are my other main hubs of operation.”

Did You Know?

“Our podcast studio is available for people to record episodes and create their own following online.

We have a monthly membership and do all the recording, editing, and can even shoot live or pre-recorded content to help you expand your brand.

Visit the site www.PodBizStudios.com.

We also have an online learning academy that is accessible anywhere in the world.

The Give It To the People Academy has a host of classes that make learning fun and keep tangible goals in mind for business owners and entrepreneurs. “

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Spring Arbor of Greensboro, NC

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5125 Michaux Road

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“Senior Living providing Assisted Living & Memory Care”

Why Greensboro?

“Greensboro offers a mid-sized city town vibe and a great place to move for anyone looking for a more relaxed city. This makes it a nice attraction for retirees. We also are 200 miles from the beach and 120 miles from the mountains making it a desired location for short excursions.”

Did You Know?

“We have a Chili Cookoff on Feb. 20 starting at 5 p.m. We will have 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes plus bragging rights for the best Chili. All proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association.”

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