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Power Players 2023: Summer Johnson McGee, Salem College and Academy
Summer Johnson McGee is rolling out new curricula and programming for its health leadership focus. Salem, the oldest women's college in the nation, reported record enrollment and recently raised $15.6 million.
Healthcare and logistics come together in Mebane million-square-foot facility
The Amazon of health care shows off its new Mebane distribution center, where a team of robots works with a staff of 230 to deliver medical supplies to large hospital systems as well as individual customers. And the 1.2-million-square-foot facility was built with expansion in mind.
What Texas’ recent tax legislation could mean for small businesses
For 19 consecutive years, Texas has held the title of “Best State for Business.” However lately, many constituents (particularly small business owners) have been questioning the state government’s commitment to being business-friendly. Why?
One reason is the expiry of the state’s multibillion-dollar corporate tax incentive program, which ceased at the end of 2022. For two decades, Chapter 313 lured economy boosters like Tesla and Hewlett-Packard to the Lone Star State with corporate tax…
Power Player 2023: Frankie Jones, Lincoln Financial
Jones joined Lincoln Financial in 2013 as corporate counsel but has transitioned to a business role. He serves on several boards, including the regional water authority, and was elected to the Guilford Board of Commissioners after several years of public service.
Power Player 2023: Darlene Leonard, Smith Leonard PLLC
A leader contributing to economic development efforts that attract jobs and investment, Leonard is also a mergers and acquisitions specialist who saw the firm she co-founded make a purchase this year that expanded its own reach to Hickory.
Bi3 grants $6.5 million to four local Black women-led nonprofits
Cincinnati philanthropic group Bi3 has awarded millions in new funding to four Black women-led local nonprofits.
Baltimore startup partners with Samsung to bring its tech to millions of devices
B.well Connected Health won a request for proposals from Samsung to bring its technology to the company's devices.
Family Health Centers names new chief medical officer
The new C-suite leader replaces a retiring executive who had been with the nonprofit for 30 years.
New $200M Mercy Health-Kings Mills hospital to add hundreds of jobs, spur economic growth
Mercy Health-Cincinnati is less than one month away from receiving the keys to its new $200 million hospital in Mason. Officials said the facility is expected to have an outsized economic impact on the region.
Power Player 2023: Nancy Johnston, North Carolina Biotechnology Center
Through her work as as the executive director of North Carolina Biotechnology Center's Piedmont Triad offices, Nancy Johnston supports the region's burgeoning biosciences industry, home to more than 150 companies and 8,300 professionals.