Investments Blog
Hungry for more: Three Triad food prep startups receive $10,000 NC IDEA MICRO grants
Three Triad startups, all in the food preparation business, received a $10,000 NC IDEA MICRO grant from the entrepreneurial support organization’s fall cycle. Find out about the startups, including a 2023 TBJ Family Business Award winner and a former Winston-Salem food truck, and which Triad startup will compete for a $50,000 grant next month here.
Fishmonger chooses Nashville for first expansion beyond Atlanta
Fresh off a Michelin win, Fishmonger is casting its net in Nashville. Here's why the popular restaurant chose Music City for its first expansion outside of Atlanta.
Golden Valley Country Club raising initiation fee by $8K following course renovation
Golden Valley Country Club is raising its initiation fee to $40,000 in 2024, nearly triple what it was two years ago.
‘Totally shocked.’ ‘Bit of a bummer.’ Chefs react to Atlanta’s first Michelin Guide
The Michelin Guide made its Atlanta debut Oct. 24, honoring 45 restaurants. Chefs and restaurateurs included in the guide appeared to be thrilled by the recognition from a global institution, but there was some disappointment, too.
Groundwork Jax, JTA celebrate progress on the Emerald Trail
The trail now stands at 40% completed, under construction or in the design phase.
Script Coffee to open first brick-and-mortar location next to new Lebanon pickleball courts
Script Coffee, founded as a wholesaler during the pandemic, will open its first cafe location in January 2024.
Papa Johns to retain ownership of Greater Louisville campus
Papa Johns was founded in Jeffersonville, Indiana, and had long kept its headquarters in Jeffersontown, Kentucky. But there have been fears that the pizza giant was leaving the area for good.
Starbucks to close high-profile coffee shop in downtown Milwaukee
Starbucks will end its long-term lease on a high-profile location in downtown Milwaukee and close its store at the end of November. Find out the details.
Spaghetti Warehouse’s new downtown location targeting late November opening
Spaghetti Warehouse expects to open in its new downtown Columbus space on Nov. 30.
How Logan Street Market is a testing ground for budding entrepreneurs
Since it was founded in 2019, several vendors have moved out of the market in Shelby Park to open their own brick-and-mortar locations.