Geography of North Carolina

Carolina Community Impact Launches Innovative Technical Assistance Program

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Monday, September 14, 2020
Raleigh, North Carolina, Research Triangle, Walter Raleigh, Cision, Micro-enterprise, Geography of North Carolina, Cities in the United States, North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Carolina Community Impact, Inc. (CCI) has launched a new coaching and educational initiative to serve small business owners throughout North Carolina.

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  • RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Carolina Community Impact, Inc. (CCI) has launched a new coaching and educational initiative to serve small business owners throughout North Carolina.
  • The service provides business and personal credit reviews, a critique and review of business plans, and assistance with business financial statements.
  • While the CCI program is designed for all small business owners, emphasis will be placed on reaching low-income and minority-owned micro-businesses.
  • "We are proud of our partnership with Carolina Community Impact and the opportunity to deliver on our commitment to provide financial solutions in economically underserved areas," said Mike Croxson, CEO of CESI.

Truist to Present at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on September 15

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Truist Financial, Wilson, North Carolina, Companies, Kelly King, TFC, Charlotte, North Carolina, Regions of the United States, Barclays, Geography of North Carolina

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) today announced Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Kelly S. King will present at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at 2:45 p.m.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) today announced Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Kelly S. King will present at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at 2:45 p.m.
  • A live audio webcast and the presentation materials will be available on the day of the conference at ir.truist.com under Events & Presentations.
  • Truist Financial Corporation is a purpose-driven financial services company committed to inspire and build better lives and communities.
  • Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Truist is the sixth-largest commercial bank in the U.S. with total assets of $504 billion as of June 30, 2020.

HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. Announces Appointment of New Director

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Monday, August 31, 2020
Regions of the United States, Geography of North Carolina, Wachovia, Banks of the United States, Asheville, North Carolina

Ms. Lowe also has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Bank, effective September 1, 2020.

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  • Ms. Lowe also has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Bank, effective September 1, 2020.
  • Ms. Lowe has served as an Advisory Director of the Company and the Bank since January 2020.
  • Prior to coming to Asheville, she was the Wachovia Regional Executive for East Florida, an area of six million people.
  • HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. is the holding company for HomeTrust Bank.

919 Marketing Recognized as North Carolina's Highest Ranked and Fastest Growing PR Agency

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Monday, August 31, 2020
Cision, Raleigh, North Carolina, Vocus, Geography of North Carolina, Cities in the United States, North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For the second year in a row, 919 Marketing is recognized as North Carolina's highest ranked and fastest growing PR firm.

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  • RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For the second year in a row, 919 Marketing is recognized as North Carolina's highest ranked and fastest growing PR firm.
  • The multi-million-dollar cause and franchise PR agency located just outside Raleigh, experienced an explosive three-year growth rate of 130 percent.
  • "919 Marketing is thrilled to be the PR and marketing agency of choice for North Carolina and U.S. companies that want to grow their business with our creative and innovative strategies," says 919 Marketing CEO and founder, David Chapman.
  • 919 Marketing has been serving North Carolina cause-marketing companies and national franchise clients for more than a decade.

Atrium Health Masking Initiative Passes 1 Million Milestone

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Friday, August 28, 2020
Atrium, Charlotte, North Carolina, Atrium Health, Geography of North Carolina, North Carolina

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Atrium Health has passed a significant milestone in its Million Mask Initiative, announcing today it has now distributed more than 1 million free masks in the Charlotte region.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Atrium Health has passed a significant milestone in its Million Mask Initiative, announcing today it has now distributed more than 1 million free masks in the Charlotte region.
  • "This is a tremendous feat of collaboration and execution by Atrium Health, business leaders, our non-profit partners, the County and our Charlotte Executive Leadership Council partners," said Dr. David Callaway, chief of operational and disaster medicine at Atrium Health.
  • Atrium Health is a nationally recognized leader in shaping health outcomes through innovative research, education and compassionate patient care.
  • With a commitment to every community it serves, Atrium Health seeks to improve health, elevate hope and advance healing for all.

Country Inn and Suites Asheville Westgate Announced as a Travelers' Choice 2020 Winner

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Thursday, August 27, 2020
Geography of North Carolina, Westgate, Radisson Hotels, Asheville, North Carolina, Suite, Hotels, North Carolina

"Country Inn and Suites Westgate has a great location, wonderful amenities and exceptional rooms, but I think the positive reviews come from our commitment to customer service and ensuring every guest has a wonderful stay," said Tarrant.

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  • "Country Inn and Suites Westgate has a great location, wonderful amenities and exceptional rooms, but I think the positive reviews come from our commitment to customer service and ensuring every guest has a wonderful stay," said Tarrant.
  • Those looking to read some of the many reviews that helped earn Country Inn and Suites Asheville West the award can visit the Trip Advisor page here.
  • About Country Inn and Suites Asheville Westgate:
    Guests can get away from it all in the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains at the Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Asheville Westgate, NC.
  • Guest spending a day at the Bitmore estate can take a tour of the 250-room mansion and enjoy horseback riding and wine tastings.

Holly Bunch Promoted to Vice President for RealManage North Carolina

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Geography of North Carolina, Regions of the United States, Research Triangle, North Carolina, Raleigh, North Carolina, Walter Raleigh, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Raleigh, North Carolina, Aug. 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RealManage is pleased to announce the promotion of Holly Bunch to Vice President.

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  • Raleigh, North Carolina, Aug. 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RealManage is pleased to announce the promotion of Holly Bunch to Vice President.
  • "I am proud to be an integral part of the RealManage family and look forward to the continued growth of our RealManage family here in North Carolina."
  • Chris Ayoub, RealManage President, states, "Holly Bunch has been an exceptional leader for our company for years, and I could not be more proud of all that she has accomplished in the North Carolina market.
  • The company manages over fifteen hundred community associations throughout California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Nevada, Texas, and Washington.

Meals on Wheels NC Receives Additional $500,000 in Relief Funding from SECU Foundation

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Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Meals on Wheels, SECU, Raleigh, North Carolina, SECU, Geography of North Carolina, Articles, Health, State Employees Credit Union

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the COVID-19 crisis continues to threaten the health and well-being of North Carolina senior citizens, SECU Foundation has provided an additional round of disaster relief assistance to Meals on Wheels North Carolina (MOWNC).

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  • RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the COVID-19 crisis continues to threaten the health and well-being of North Carolina senior citizens, SECU Foundation has provided an additional round of disaster relief assistance to Meals on Wheels North Carolina (MOWNC).
  • SECU Foundation awarded a $500,000 relief grant to Meals on Wheels North Carolina in April 2020.
  • SECU Foundation remains a dedicated supporter of a range of non-profits serving the most vulnerable citizens in our state.
  • Continued support from the SECU Foundation greatly impacts Meals on Wheels of North Carolinas ability to help local programs provide nutritious meals and add new participants.

PaperWorks Invests in New Equipment and Technology to Increase Capacity and Capabilities

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Thursday, August 20, 2020
Packaging, Other Natural Resources, Environment, Forest Products, Manufacturing, Natural Resources, Other Manufacturing, J. Douglas Galyon Depot, PaperWorks, Greensboro, North Carolina, Komori, Automation, Business, Public transport, Geography of North Carolina

PaperWorks is increasing its production capacity and capabilities, investing in new technology innovation and platforms in the Greensboro, North Carolina facility.

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  • PaperWorks is increasing its production capacity and capabilities, investing in new technology innovation and platforms in the Greensboro, North Carolina facility.
  • The state-of-the-art equipment and new technology platforms will integrate well with PaperWorks highly-efficient business model by offering the most sophisticated automation geared towards in-line innovation and full-quality control.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200820005622/en/
    The new Komori 41 offset printing press at the PaperWorks facility in Greensboro, North Carolina.
  • This top-of-the-line technology platform will allow for the production of high-end cartons that will be highly sustainable and cost-efficient.

Bandwidth Partners with NC State University on Rigorous Robocalling Study

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Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Telecommunications, Telemarketing, Bandwidth, Voice over IP, Robocall, SIP trunking, Computing, Raleigh, North Carolina, Geography of North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Bandwidth Inc. (NASDAQ: BAND), a software company focused on communications for the enterprise, today announced their partnership and participation in a North Carolina State University research study of robocalling campaigns.

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  • RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Bandwidth Inc. (NASDAQ: BAND), a software company focused on communications for the enterprise, today announced their partnership and participation in a North Carolina State University research study of robocalling campaigns.
  • Bandwidth authorized the use of a SIP trunk and 66,606 phone numbers to the university to support the research.
  • For instance, researchers noted that the number of fraudulent robocalling campaigns did not increase over time but remained steady over the course of the 11-month study.
  • This contradicts previous assertions that robocalling was on the rise prior to the global shutdown during COVID-19.