STATE OF OUR COMMUNITY
Tom Barkin President & CEO Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Dr. Franklin D. Gilliam, Jr. Chancellor UNC Greensboro
DISCUSSION & INSIGHT: Today, we’ll take a closer look at how research, innovation, and data are helping move Greensboro forward. You’ll hear about the research already being done at UNC Greensboro and North Carolina A&T State University, what is coming next, and what that could mean for our community.
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Dr. James R. Martin, II Chancellor NC A&T State University
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 26 11:45 am to 1:30 pm
STATE OF OUR COMMUNITY TODAY’S PROGRAM Opening Remarks Brent Christensen, President and CEO Greensboro Chamber of Commerce Presenting Sponsor Remarks Sherri Thomas, Chief Administrative Officer & Chief of Staff Truliant Federal Credit Union Board Chair Remarks Geoff Foster, President and CEO Core Technology Molding Corporation Chair, Greensboro Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors The Kathiann Lester Accelerate Award Tracy Myers, EVP, Member and Investor Engagement Greensboro Chamber of Commerce Lunch Service Begins The Stanley Frank Economic and Workforce Development Award Brent Christensen Fireside Chat Brent Christensen Tom Barkin, President and Chief Executive Officer Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Dr. Franklin Gilliam, Chancellor UNC Greensboro Dr. James R. Martin, II, Chancellor NC A&T State University Meet Marli Alan Mitchell and Phoebe Murray Ricochet Growth Partners
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! BRONZE SPONSOR ASJ Wilson Construction Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - Yost & Little Realty Blum Construction Company Carr, Riggs & Ingram City of Greensboro Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro Creative Management Source Dawn S. Chaney Foundation Diversified Trust Company DMJPS CPAs + Advisors Downtown Greensboro, Inc. Duke Energy Elon University School of Law First Bank First National Bank Fourth Elm Construction Fox Rothschild Goodwill Industries of Central NC Graham Personnel Services Greensboro Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Greensboro Day School Greensboro Police Department Greensboro Regional REALTORS Association Greensboro Swarm Guilford County Partnership for Children Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) Habitat for Humanity of Greater Greensboro Howard Hanna Allen Tate Real Estate Huntington National Bank JetZero Kiwanis Club of Greensboro
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Koury Corporation Landmark Builders Lester Law LS3P Associates Maynard Nexsen New Garden Friends School New Page Capital Noor Staffing Group Piedmont Business Capital Piedmont Triad Partnership PNC Bank Procter & Gamble Quaintance-Weaver Restaurants & Hotels S&ME Securitas Critical Infrastructure Services shift_ed Slifco Electric Smith Leonard Solace Rose Innovation Academy State Employees Credit Union Stockhausen TekaByte Terracon The Cemala Foundation Triad Adult and Pediatric Medicine Triad Business Bank Turning Point Litigation UnitedHealthcare Weaver Investment Co. Workforce Unlimited
Today’s Awards The Kathiann Lester Accelerate Award The Kathiann Lester Accelerate Award, which debuted in 2024, recognizes a business that invests in the economic vitality of our region by its support of the Accelerate Greensboro initiative. During her time with the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, Kathi Lester was instrumental in the development of the Minority Business Accelerator, now known as Accelerate Greensboro. Kathi’s passion for life and equality, coupled with her innate ability to build connections between people of various backgrounds and experiences, was truly unique. 2025: Greensboro Swarm 2024: ITG Brands
The Stanley Frank Economic and Workforce Development Award The Stanley Frank Economic and Workforce Development Award is given annually to a community leader who has made significant contributions to enhancing Greensboro and Guilford County. Stanley Frank was a remarkable benefactor and advocate for Greensboro. His legacy includes serving as chair of the Greensboro Chamber, leading the Piedmont Triad Airport Authority, and dedicating 36 years to the Guilford College Board of Trustees. Stanley’s commitment to education and community development left a lasting mark on Greensboro. It is a privilege for the Greensboro Chamber to present this award in memory of such a distinguished business leader and philanthropist. 2025: Dennis Quaintance and Nancy King Quaintance 2024: Nancy Vaughan 2023: Greensboro-Randolph Megasite Foundation, North Carolina Railroad, Randolph County 2022: Kevin Baker 2021: Dr. Harold L. Martin, Sr. 2020: Loren Hill 2019: Steve Showfety 2018: Donna Newton and Tammy Simmons 2017 - not presented 2016: Ralph Shelton
2015: Linda Shaw 2014: Henry Isaacson 2013: Norman Samet 2012: Mike Bumpass 2011: Dennis Barry 2010: Yvonne Johnson 2009: Don Cameron and Ted Johnson 2008: Jim Melvin 2007: Charlie Melvin 2006: Hudnall Christopher and Doug Galyon 2005: Bob Landreth 2004: Stanley Frank
For a full list of all of our awards and award winners, view our Chamber of Commerce Award Winners Guide
Meet Marli Marli, The New Chamber Benefit The Greensboro Chamber of Commerce has commissioned extensive market research on Greensboro and the Triad, giving our members access to insights and information typically available only to much larger organizations. This is a major investment to help businesses better understand our market and opportunities and make more informed decisions. To put that research directly into the hands of our members, we partnered with Greensboro-based Ricochet Growth Partners to create Marli, a new research tool built specifically for the Greensboro Chamber. Marli makes it easy to explore the data, ask questions, and find insights that can help you plan, grow, and make your next move. And it’s coming soon as a new benefit to Chamber members. Your Chamber Member Representative will be in touch with your invitation.
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