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God already gave you the land. The catch? You still have to walk on it. Joshua 1 on comfort, courage, and the cost of staying put. Click here to read the sermon A New Dawn, A New Day Joshua 1:1–9 Heavenly Father, Jesus, we come before you this Sunday morning, and we lift up your holy name. Jesus, we invite your presence, your Holy Spirit power, into this moment and into this place and into our lives and our hearts and our minds. Jesus, we pray prayers of gratitude for our children who came back from camp this week. We pray prayers of protection and grace over our youth who are headed off this week. We pray a prayer of clarity for Yates Baptist Church. Jesus, we ask in your holy name that you would give us clarity over confusion, that you would cast vision for the future of your church, and that that vision would lead us where division stirs. And finally, Jesus, we declare boldly this morning that whatever you may have in store for the future of Yates Baptist Church, we know that the very best days of the kingdom of Jesus Christ are still to come. The best is yet to come. And so, Jesus, we come before you this morning, and we give you the honor and the glory and the praise that is rightly due to your name. Jesus, we pray. Amen. Well, it is such a treat to be with you today, Yates Baptist Church. I want you to know the last time I was in this building was a few years ago, when I had the opportunity, as the head of the communications team for the Tri-West Baptist Network, to come in here. You hosted our annual meeting, and I got to give a report. So it is a very different experience being here preaching rather than giving a business meeting report. This is far more enjoyable, and I'm so glad to be with you today. Knowing that I'm going to be with you for the next three weeks helps me, because it allows me to preach a sermon series rather than try to squeeze everything together into one message. So we're going to get you to that meeting and that lunch earlier than you had hoped. That's the plan. So we're starting a series today called Onward. Onward. This series is going to be all about — and you can go ahead and throw that up on the screen, there we go — moving toward the uncharted. Moving toward the uncharted. We're going to be looking at the book of Joshua, and Joshua felt like an important book for where you are right now in the life of Yates Baptist Church. So before we jump into the first chapter of Joshua today, I wanted to start by looking back at the end of the Mosaic books. Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy — those are the five books we call the Law, or the Pentateuch. These are the first five books of the Bible, and they are written by Moses. When we get to the end of Deuteronomy, Moses, after forty years leading the people through the wilderness, has died — before he was ever able to cross the Jordan River into the promised land. There's something powerful about that, because Moses was a good and faithful leader for the people of Israel, but Moses was not able to experience where the people of Israel were headed. Moses died before the people had stepped into all that God had for them. One of the things that is true in the life of every church is that there are changes, there are shifts that happen in churches. Any church older than seven years has probably had more than one pastor — it's just the nature of how that works. A church has a vision that is bigger than any one person. The church has a vision that is bigger than any one generation, because the church of Jesus Christ is multigenerational. It continues, and you and I are standing on the shoulders of the giants who have come before us, generations and generations and generations, and we get the opportunity to be the people the next generation stands on the shoulders of, to go even further. I'm so grateful for that. I'm so grateful that the kingdom of God never stops with a person or with a generation. For the people of Israel, they had been in the wilderness for forty years, and Moses had been leading them faithfully. When Moses dies, there is a moment of utter chaos and confusion for the people of Israel. Suddenly they find themselves in a spot where they don't know what to do, they don't know what's next, they don't know who to listen to, they don't know who to follow. And that's where we find ourselves at the beginning of Joshua chapter one. Today we're going to read Joshua chapter one, verses one through nine. If you have your Bibles with you, I want to encourage you to pull them out. If someone wants to give one to Keith, I know he didn't have his up here, but I want to make sure everyone has their Bible. I do want to say what a treat it is to be here with Keith. When I first moved to Durham, I moved here to pastor Durham Memorial Baptist Church on the east side of town, and for the three years I was there, I had the wonderful privilege of spending every Sunday with Keith's lovely wife, Kathy. That was an incredible joy to me, and I love, Keith, that you're still here — it's so, so meaningful to me. So let's go ahead and open up your Bibles. Joshua chapter one, verses one through nine — I'm going to be reading out of the Holman Christian Standard Bible, but whatever translation you're reading out of is just fine. After the death of Moses the Lord's servant, the Lord spoke to Joshua son of Nun, who had served Moses: "Moses My servant is dead. Now you and all the people prepare to cross over the Jordan to the land I am giving the Israelites. I have given you every place where the sole of your foot treads, just as I promised Moses. Your territory will be from the wilderness and Lebanon to the great Euphrates River — all the land of the Hittites — and west to the Mediterranean Sea. No one will be able to stand against you as long as you live. I will be with you, just as I was with Moses. I will not leave you or forsake you. "Be strong and courageous, for you will distribute the land I swore to their fathers to give them as an inheritance. Above all, be strong and very courageous to carefully observe the whole instruction My servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or the left, so that you will have success wherever you go. This book of instruction must not depart from your mouth; you are to recite it day and night so that you may carefully observe everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in whatever you do. Haven't I commanded you: be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." (Josh 1:1–9, HCSB) That's nine verses to start off the book of Joshua, and three times in nine verses we get the instruction from the Lord to be strong and courageous. [Addressing the person running the slides.] We're not ready for that yet, but you can come on back — thank you. Be strong and courageous. Hey, I do want to take a second — can we give it up for the AV volunteers in the back, for how they've had to handle everything today? Thank you so much. Yeah, we're not ready for that slide yet, but I appreciate it. So, Joshua chapter one, we get this important message: be strong, be courageous. Be strong, be courageous. Be strong, be courageous. And I'm wondering why it is that God would have to tell Joshua, this leader who's about to take over for Moses — why he would have to be told to be strong and courageous, be strong and courageous, be strong and courageous. And I want to just say, I think it is because to lead is hard. To lead into uncharted territory is impossible without God. And I wonder today — I wonder today, as you are preparing for an important meeting today and an important business meeting next week, as you prepare for today — are we a people who are afraid? Are we fearful? Are we full of doubt about what could be, about what might happen? Or are we a people who are strong and courageous? Are we a people who are ready to say there is more to do, there is more to come? The battle is not over yet, and it is time to be strong and courageous, because as long as the Lord has given breath in your lungs, you and I have work to do. The story's not over, and it's going to require that we are strong and courageous. Now, that is what I have always taken out of Joshua 1:1–9. If you've ever been involved in a church youth group, or you've ever been to a Bible study, or — strangely enough — if you've ever been a member of a sports team, Joshua 1:1–9 is not an unfamiliar passage of Scripture. And one of the things that can happen as we spend time with Scripture we're familiar with is that our familiarity can sometimes lead us to miss something that's right there on the page. Maybe this has been your experience — you've read over a passage of Scripture time and time again in your life, and something happens, whether you were at the right moment or it spoke into the right instance in your life, but something happens. You go back to that Scripture you maybe even know by heart, and suddenly something jumps out at you that never has before. And so, in this sermon that I have titled "A New Dawn, A New Day," I want to talk about what we see by looking at a principle and a promise. What we see by looking at a principle and a promise. Now see, there is a promise from God in Joshua chapter 1. In fact, there are a few promises. God is reasserting the promises he made to Moses, and he is letting Joshua know: the promises I made to Moses, those promises are true for you too, Joshua. These promises are not just for Moses. These promises are for you. But they're not just a promise — there's also a principle at play, and a principle is a foundational truth. A principle is a foundational truth. Maybe to put it a different way: a principle is a promise that is dependent on the user. A principle is a promise that is dependent on the user, meaning a principle is a truth that requires your obedience. And because of that, a principle can be a blessing or a curse. If you receive the promise, and the promise leads you to step out in obedience, then that promise has been a blessing. But if you receive the promise and do nothing with it, then the principle there is — man, that's kind of become a curse to you. So here's what I want to do this morning. I need three volunteers, and I'm going to go ahead and say this now, please take it in the loving way it's meant: I need three spry volunteers. I need three spry people. Come on up — who's ready? I need three people. If you make me start pointing at people, it's not going to go well. So, my friend right here in gray and black, I'm going to have you come on up. My friend over here in the blue shirt with the white stripe, come on up — I've got to have you come on up. And then, hey, my friend Matt Griffin is here — I'm going to have Matt come up. Come on, y'all. Oh, sir, I apologize, I'm sorry — all right, I'm going to have you stay there. I need one more volunteer who's ready to raise a hand. There we go, thank you, my friend, you can come on. Actually, you guys come on up on stage. Hey, I'm Rob. What's your name? Jeff — so good to have you come on up. And you are? Watson. Love that. And Matt, it's so good to see you — as I knock over this microphone stand. I'm going to have all three of you guys come over here. So — Matt, Jeff, Watson — Matt, Jeff, and Watson. Now, I want to take you back to the Scripture — in reading this passage recently, this is what jumped off the page to me. This is verse three: "I have given you every place where the sole of your foot treads, just as I promised Moses" (Josh 1:3, HCSB). I have given you every place where the sole of your foot treads, just as I promised Moses. So, Watson, you get to go first. I've given you — I've given you every place where the sole of your foot treads. What's your first response? I've given you every place where the sole of your foot treads. Okay, wonderful — are you staying right there? Okay, well, let's see it, come on. You've been given — Jeff, what about you? I've given you every place where the sole of your foot treads. You're going to get moving. Matt, I've given you every place where the sole of your foot treads. Where are you going? Come on. Now, thank you, thank you. By the way, give these guys a round of applause. [Congregation applauds.] Thank you so much. Okay, let's be honest here for a minute — can we be honest? How many of us have received this promise from the Lord, and we are the blessed, frozen, chosen? I've given you every place where the sole of your foot treads. "God, thank you for this, that's so awesome. I'm so grateful, God, thank you that you've given me every —" but, man, I'm comfortable right here. Oh, man, I'm comfortable. I mean, there's air — come on, y'all, there's air conditioning. There's air conditioning, and it is too hot. Oh, man, and you know, I've got this thing in my back. Oh, all right. I've given you every place where the sole of your foot treads, and we are good right here. So let me tell you the principle. Let me tell you the principle here: "I've given you every place where the sole of your foot treads, just as I promised Moses" (Josh 1:3, HCSB). It's a promise, but it's not just a promise — it's a principle. Because if we are the frozen chosen, that's it. This is what we get. God's made a promise. God said, come on, I've given it to you, let's go. Thanks, God, doing great right here. And we get to the end of our lives, and despite the faithful promise of our God, we look around at what we've done for the kingdom, and we go, yep, I had it — God gave me all of this right here. It was a promise, but the promise turned into a curse, because we didn't do anything with it. Watson, I loved your reaction: "I've given you every place where the sole of your foot treads" — well, let's dance in time then, come on, let's go. "I've given you every place where the sole of your foot treads" — well, then there is no way you are stopping me from taking ground. "I've given you every place where the sole of your foot treads" — so get moving. Because I don't want us to come to the end of our lives and go, I could have gone so much further, I could have gone so much further, but the more comfortable I got, the easier it was to go, man, I'm going to take those steps tomorrow. I'm going to take that ground tomorrow. I'm going to have that conversation tomorrow. I'm going to invite that friend to church tomorrow. And tomorrow turns into tomorrow turns into tomorrow. I know I'm not the only procrastinator in the room, right? Come on, someone else there with me — you know what it's like to see your days turn into tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow. And you get to the end of a week, or a month, or a year, or a life, and this is all we've got. And the truth is: if God has promised Joshua to give him every place where the sole of his foot treads, just as he promised Moses (cf. Josh 1:3, HCSB), and Joshua were to stay still on the east side of the river, it's not just Joshua missing the opportunity. It's Joshua looking back at Moses's faithfulness and saying it didn't matter — because for all the steps you took, I'm not taking any. And that's the reality of the church. And by the way, this isn't unique to us. This has been the reality of every single generation of the church. Every single generation in the history of the church is constantly fighting against our human nature for safety and security and comfort. But God hasn't called you to that. He hasn't called us to that. God has called us out into the great wide open. God has called you to go further and do more and reach more people. Generation after generation of faithful believers who have gone before us have taken steps so that we could be right here in church. I say to you today, let's not come all this way just to stop. Let's not have come all this way just to make it this far. God has more for us. God has more for you. God has a bright future ahead — but the bright future ahead will not be easy, and it will not be safe, and it will not be comfortable. It will involve taking steps. And here's the truth — I did not do this for the sake of today's message. I went with a men's group Friday and Saturday up to Galax, Virginia, for a little two-day camping trip with some guys I know from another church. And yesterday morning, we decided, hey, let's go for a hike. I don't know if you can tell by looking at me, but I don't go on a lot of hikes. It's five and a half miles, and there's a significant amount of elevation change, but we're not running, right? It's not a race. So I'm like, yeah, we'll just take the whole morning and we'll do it. But every step was harder, and then it got to the point where all the muscles in the backs of my legs started clenching up. And the muscles are like, no, we're done. And you're like, well, we're not back to the car yet — so you're kind of grabbing your legs along the way, you're like, come on, we've got to go. And I wonder today how many of us, in our faith, need to just grab our legs — even though it's hard, even though it's not comfortable, even though it's pushing us further than we thought we could go — and just say, nope, God has given me every step, so I'm not stopping. Because here's the principle for Joshua: Joshua will only inherit what he inhabits. Joshua will only inherit what he inhabits. Let me put it to you another way — Joshua will only receive what he steps into. Right now, Durham, North Carolina, and the greater Triangle remains one of the fastest-growing areas in the country — second in the Southeast in growth behind the suburbs of Atlanta.1 But what makes this place unique, among all the other places you could be living, is a set of universities — regardless of which color blue you may wear — a collection of research and tech companies based here that is pulling in people from all around the world. Right now, there are more people coming from places in the world where Christianity is illegal, and those young adults are coming here to attend school or to work jobs. You are right now living in one of the few places on earth where, without leaving your zip code, you can impact the whole world. There's a student right now at Duke University who doesn't know Jesus, comes from a family that doesn't know Jesus, and comes from a country where people don't talk about Jesus — and God brought them to your doorstep. He brought them to you. Right now, there are teenagers in the vicinity of this church who are part of not just the least Christian, but the least faith-based generation in American history. In the history of the United States, "no religious affiliation" — the "nones," as we call them — has never been the predominant group within a generation, until my kids' generation. The largest and most rapidly growing religious affiliation in the United States among my children's generation is "none."2 And they're right here. They're right here. They live next door and across the street, and some of them are children in the developmental center. And they're part of families that don't know Jesus, that haven't heard the engaging and compelling story of what Christ has come to do for you and for me. You are right now in one of the most unique positions that any group of Christians has ever been in, in human history. The question is: are we going to stand right here and be comfortable, and watch the opportunity pass by? Are we going to find ourselves at the end of our lives with the Savior saying, "I brought them to you," and we say, "Yeah, but we were really comfortable"? God has given you a promise. I have already given it to you. I've already given you the land. I've already given you every step that you will take. Over the next two weeks, we're going to be hearing more about Joshua leading the people of Israel across the Jordan River and into the promised land. But for right now, at the end of Joshua chapter one, the people have not yet made that step. They have not yet stepped across the river. They have not yet crossed their lines of comfort and safety in order to follow God's vision and mission for their lives. What better place to end today's message than to leave us with this question? Just like Joshua and the people of Israel, we are standing on the shore of a river. We are standing on the border of where we have been and where we are going. Church — has God brought you this far just to come this far? Or is there a step to take? Is there a step to take that is worthy of the sacrifice of the generations behind us? Is there a step for us to take that says, it's not going to end here, but we are moving forward — even when it's not comfortable, even when there's no safety and security in it? Are we willing to be the kind of people who have enough faith to say, just like Joshua, we will only inherit what we inhabit? We will only receive what we live into. Church, how is God calling you to be obedient today? And are we taking those steps of obedience? Are we taking those steps like our lives depend on it? Are we taking those steps like our legacies depend on it? Are we taking those steps like the kingdom of heaven is in the balance? Because everything that we're about to read in the rest of the book of Joshua is incredible — beautiful stories of God's faithfulness. But here's what was true for Joshua, and here's what's true for you today: if Joshua didn't cross the river, he never would have seen any of it. We woke up this morning with breath in our lungs, which means God has purpose and mission for us. And I don't want you to miss it. I don't want you to miss it, because the best is yet to come. Let me pray for us. Heavenly Father, Jesus, we are so grateful for the power of your gospel. We are compelled by your Holy Spirit to take faithful steps of obedience, even when it's hard, even when it makes us uncomfortable, God. We are willing to take steps of obedience. So, God, when everything in us wants to pursue comfort, safety, security, God, will you give us the boldness to believe that the best is yet to come? Would we not make choices from a scarcity mindset, God? Would you give us an abundance mindset? Would we be a people who believe that you have placed us here and now to make a difference in the whole world? God, what could be more deserving of the name Yates than that we would go — that we would cross borders and lines of comfort and safety and security, that we might see those who are far from Christ become sons and daughters of the King? Jesus, we pray this in your name. Amen. Endnotes 1 The greater Research Triangle region (Raleigh–Durham–Chapel Hill) is widely recognized as one of the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan economies. The UNC Kenan Institute's "American Growth Project" ranks the Triangle's economy third-fastest-growing among the fifty largest U.S. metros and fourth-fastest among 150 extended metropolitan areas, while also noting that the Triangle is North Carolina's second-largest regional economy by GDP, behind Charlotte. Census-based analyses of metro population growth similarly place Raleigh–Cary in the national top tier — roughly tenth-fastest in recent rankings — and highlight that many of the country's fastest-growing metros are in the Southeast. These data support the general description of the Triangle as a leading growth center in the Southeast, though the sermon's specific claim that it is "second in the Southeast behind the suburbs of Atlanta" generalizes across the precision of the available rankings. 2 Recent survey data show that today's youngest adult cohort is the most religiously unaffiliated in recorded U.S. polling. The 2024 PRRI Census of American Religion reports that about 38–39 percent of Americans ages 18–29 identify as religiously unaffiliated ("nones"), a substantially higher share than among older generations. PRRI's breakdowns by age and gender likewise show that young adults — especially young women — have become significantly more likely to claim no religious affiliation over the past decade, rising from 32 percent in 2013 to 38 percent in 2024. The Pew Research Center's Religious Landscape Study finds that roughly 44 percent of 18- to 29-year-olds now identify as religiously unaffiliated, making the "nones" the single largest religious category in that age group and larger than any individual Christian tradition — a pattern not seen in older cohorts in prior survey waves. Works Cited Baptist News Global. "PRRI: Growth of the Religiously Unaffiliated Is Slowing." May 15, 2025. Accessed July 12, 2026. https://baptistnews.com/article/prri-growth-of-the-religiously-unaffiliated-is-slowing/. The Holy Bible, Holman Christian Standard Bible. 2004. Nashville: Holman Bible Publishers. "Markets with the Most Population Growth in 2025." RealPage Analytics, April 1, 2026. Accessed July 12, 2026. https://www.realpage.com/analytics/population-growth-markets-2025/. Pew Research Center. "Religious 'Nones' in America: Who They Are and What They Believe." January 23, 2024. Accessed July 12, 2026. https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2024/01/24/religious-nones-in-america-who-they-are-and-what-they-believe/. Public Religion Research Institute. "2024 PRRI Census of American Religion." PRRI, April 14, 2026. Accessed July 12, 2026. https://www.prri.org/spotlight/2024-prri-census-of-american-religion/. Public Religion Research Institute. "Gen Z, Gender, and Religion." PRRI, March 4, 2025. Accessed July 12, 2026. https://www.prri.org/spotlight/gen-z-gender-and-religion/. "Southeast Metros Lead US Population Growth as National Gains Slow." Becker's Hospital Review, March 26, 2026. Accessed July 12, 2026. https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/strategy/southeast-metros-lead-us-population-growth-as-national-gains-slow/. UNC Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise. "From Tobacco to High Tech: Manufacturing in the Piedmont Triad and the Research Triangle." March 18, 2025. Accessed July 12, 2026. https://kenaninstitute.unc.edu/commentary/from-tobacco-to-high-tech-manufacturing-in-the-piedmont-triad-and-the-research-triangle/. © 2026 Rob Stone. All rights reserved.

In this episode of the On Track Podcast, Marketing & Communications Lead Sebastian Bennage is at the Mid-Atlantic and Piedmont Triad all-employee meeting gathering thoughts on the day as he catches up with employee-owners from across the region. From a new field mechanic seeing the company's bigger picture for the first time, to leaders discussing responsible growth, succession planning, and the importance of investing in people, the episode offers a grounded look at what it means to build one team across Virginia and North Carolina. If you liked this week's episode and are interested in becoming an Employee-Owner at Sargent, please visit our careers page on the Sargent website.https://sargent.us/apply/If you have an episode suggestion, please send your idea to:sbennage@sargent.us

Imani Mitchell—educator, youth advocate, and imaginal change-maker at NCCJ (North Carolina for Community and Justice) of the Piedmont Triad—joins me for a tender, grounded, and quietly revolutionary conversation about what it means to grow humans who can move through the world with courage and compassion. This episode is especially personal for me. I went to Camp AnyTown over 30 years ago, and talking with Imani brought back just how formative that week was—and how much it matters that this work is still happening, still evolving, and still changing lives. We also pull Imani's human design chart, and honestly? It's a full cosmic "I see you" moment. In this episode, we explore: The story of NCCJ—from its interfaith roots to its current life as a social justice nonprofit, and how it's navigating this particular moment in history What makes Camp AnyTown so uniquely transformative, and why nothing that happens on that mountain is by accident How intentional diversity creates the conditions for real empathy, real conversation, and real reckoning with systems of oppression The emotional reality of hard conversations for teens—and how you hold space for big feelings without leaving anyone alone in them The non-linear path as a feature, not a bug—and what it looks like to follow your gut across disciplines until something clicks Mental health as part of the leadership conversation, not separate from it How we each define leadership—and why service, emotional intelligence, and being fully yourself might be the whole thing This one is for anyone who cares about young people, longs for more honest conversations about power and privilege, or is walking their own winding path of purpose, a non-linear career, and the messy, beautiful work of real change. Connect with & Support NCCJ & Camp AnyTown Whether you want to volunteer, plug into programming, or just stay in the loop you can reach out to connect at: https://www.nccjtriad.org/  Stay connected with Meghan:  www.meghan-omalley.com Get the book: Unstuck Yourself: Thrive Beyond Burnout & Discover Your True Purpose (co-authored with Laura Cardwell) here or anywhere books are sold.  

The largest economic development project in North Carolina history is taking flight. In this episode of Develop This!, guests Marvin Price and Abbie Jordan Currens take listeners behind the scenes of JetZero's monumental decision to build a $4.7 billion advanced manufacturing facility in Greensboro, North Carolina — a project expected to create more than 14,500 jobs. JetZero's aerospace manufacturing campus isn't just another announcement. It represents a transformational moment for Greensboro, the Piedmont Triad region, and the entire state. In this episode, you'll hear: Why JetZero selected Greensboro and the strategic advantages of North Carolina How site readiness and airport-adjacent infrastructure became the deciding factors The critical role of workforce training and education partnerships How state and local collaboration created a winning environment What this project means for long-term innovation and aerospace growth Lessons learned for economic developers working on large-scale projects As Marvin shares, "It was magical when we won." And as Abby explains, "The airport was a game changer." This conversation is a masterclass in preparation, partnership, and persistence — and a roadmap for communities competing for transformative projects. Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) Greensboro Chamber of Commerce  Key Topics & Themes JetZero and aerospace manufacturing expansion Greensboro, North Carolina as a strategic location Site selection and certified site readiness Infrastructure investment and airport access Workforce training and education alignment Public-private collaboration Long-term community and economic impact Innovation ecosystem development

In episode 63 of Twin City Talk, Hosts Suzy Fielders & Burgess Jenkins and Producer Tim Beeman talk with Nathan Whitaker, an author and motivational speaker.He shares about being a #1 NYT bestselling author, his motivational and leadership speaking engagements, his past as a former NFL executive, his time living in the Piedmont Triad, and more.Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for updates on the podcast, content teasers, episode clips, and, of course, tons of great content on Winston-Salem.The Triad Podcast Network is proudly sponsored by The Ginther Group Real Estate, Dewey's Bakery, and Three Magnolias Financial Advisors.

In this episode of the On Track Podcast, President & CEO Eric Ritchie is joined by Chris Horn, Regional Manager of Sargent's Piedmont Triad Region, for an in-depth check-in on how the region continues to grow and establish itself. Eric and Chris discuss what it takes to build a new region from the ground up, focusing on culture, leadership, and long-term investment in people. Chris shares how the team has expanded from 13 to nearly 50 employees in just two years, the critical role of mentorship and support from Sargent's broader network, and the importance of “doing the right thing” as they strengthen relationships. The conversation also explores the booming opportunities in North Carolina and how Sargent's steady, people-first approach is setting the region up for long-term success.If you liked this week's episode and are interested in becoming an Employee-Owner at Sargent, please visit our careers page on the Sargent website. https://sargent.us/apply/If you have an episode suggestion, please send your idea to:sbennage@sargent.us

For the first time, Triad Golf Magazine presented a ranking of the top golf courses in the Piedmont Triad in its most recent print edition. John Brasier and Jay Allred discuss the results. Find the full story and rankings on page 4 of the May 2025 edition of Triad Golf Magazine and also online at triadgolf.comThe Triad Podcast Network is proudly sponsored by The Ginther Group Real Estate, Dewey's Bakery, and Three Magnolias Financial Advisors.

As we continue our tour of the US National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines, today we're headed to North Carolina.Tim Bertram and Jesse Thornburg of the Piedmont Triad Regenerative Medicine Engine are taking us into the lab to give us a crash course in what regenerative medicine is, and how their Engine is helping regenerative medicine companies build, grow, and scale in the Piedmont Triad region through access to world-class resources, expertise, space, and collaboration opportunities to create economic impact.Tim is currently serving as CEO for the Regenerative Medicine Engine funded by the National Science Foundation, focusing on economic development through translation and commercialization of regenerative medical technologies. He was previously founder and CEO of four biotechnology companies, served on the board of directors of multiple companies, and worked on the development of 8 registered medical products while serving as a scientific leader and senior executive at Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE}, SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals, and The Procter & Gamble Company {NYSE: PG}. He started his career as a faculty member at the University of Illinois, was a visiting scientist at the National Institutes of Health, authored over 150 publications and invented over 100 patents.Jesse has worked as a researcher and in operations, building diverse research teams in a Comprehensive Cancer Center and Clinical Translational Science Institute.  His business experience stems from starting and operating a successful business and setting up a trust to provide capital to help growing businesses scale. Dr. Thornburg is passionate about helping businesses and economic ecosystems change lives.Listen to the full episode to hear:How advances in regenerative medicine can positively impact outcomes for both patients and the healthcare system at largeHow the Piedmont Triad Regenerative Medicine Engine is working to develop an integrated supply chain for regenerative therapies in order to scaleHow the regenerative medicine ecosystem encompasses patients, workforce, researchers, entrepreneurs, businesses, and moreHow the Regenerative Medicine Engine is fostering collaboration among companies that is pushing growth forwardWhat we stand to lose regionally, nationally, and even globally if we don't continue to invest in regenerative medicineLearn more about Tim Bertram:Connect On LinkedInLearn more about Jesse Thornburg:Connect on LinkedInLearn more about Anika Horn:Social VenturersSign up for Impact CuratorInstagram: @socialventurersResources:Piedmont Triad Regenerative Medical EngineStan ParkerFettechJoshua BogerAnthony Atala: Printing a human kidney | TED Talk

Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features an interview with John Martin, Partner & Co-Founder of Fourth Elm.  Fourth Elm Construction is a commercial General Contractor based in the Piedmont-Triad region of North Carolina, serving clients across North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee.  The Fourth Elm Construction team brings a broad level of expertise to a construction project; this experience includes work in the office, industrial, medical, retail, residential/senior living and automotive market sectors. We provide pre-construction/estimating, design-build, facility maintenance, and construction management/supervision services. John is active in many triad organizations offering unique community insights that has proven invaluable to their clients and subcontractors.

Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features an interview with John Martin, Partner & Co-Founder of Fourth Elm.  Fourth Elm Construction is a commercial General Contractor based in the Piedmont-Triad region of North Carolina, serving clients across North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee.  The Fourth Elm Construction team brings a broad level of expertise to a construction project; this experience includes work in the office, industrial, medical, retail, residential/senior living and automotive market sectors. We provide pre-construction/estimating, design-build, facility maintenance, and construction management/supervision services. John is active in many triad organizations offering unique community insights that has proven invaluable to their clients and subcontractors.

The Workforce Advancement Team takes over the Flywheel Studio to discuss everything they have been working on over the course of 2024. Training, recruitment, mentorship, and a massive improvement in their efforts in the Mid-Atlantic and Piedmont Triad regions! Workforce Advancement Director Kevin Gordon, Workforce Development Manager Pete Parizo, Workforce Advancement Trainer Kendall Bickford, and Workforce Development Trainer Tim Powell break it all down in this episode of the On-Track Podcast. And don't miss a special edition of the Price-Is-Right, where the winner and the profit-sharing bonus is revealed!If you liked this week's episode and are interested in becoming an Employee-Owner at Sargent, please visit our careers page on the Sargent website. https://sargent.us/apply/If you have an episode suggestion, please send your idea to:sbennage@sargent.us

What is a Buyer Representation Agreement, - Introduction Mary Cates is a Realtor that found her happy place in the Piedmont Triad area of North Carolina. Mary where she helps resale clients, out-of-state clients and first time homebuyers. She enjoys helping clients navigate the real estate process and ultimately finding the home of their desire. In her spare time, Mary enjoys tennis and spending time with family. ➡️ Manhattan/Brooklyn Real Estate Agent Services: If you'd like me to help you buy, sell, rent or renovate your home in Manhattan or Brooklyn, NY, let me know, I'd be happy to! Just send an email to lauramoreca@gmail.com or text me at 347-440-9582. ➡️ Real Estate Referrals:

COO Eric Ritchie is joined by the entire Sargent Safety Team, Safety Director Cam Haggar and Safety Specialists Arthur Herbest, Adam Hinsman, Adam Pollock, and James Joyner in the Flywheel Studio! Eric leads the crew in a discussion about keeping all employee-owners safe on our projects and the best practices to accomplish that goal. What does it mean to have safety 100% owned by each employee-owner on our projects, and how has the construction industry changed when it comes to safety? Answers to those questions and much more can be heard on this week's On-Track episode, so don't miss out!If you are an employee-owner at Sargent and would like to be a part of the Safety Committee meeting, you can reach out to your regional Safety Specialist:Adam Hinsman (Southern Maine)ahinsman@sargent.us Adam Pollock (Northern Maine)apollock@sargent.us Arthur Herbest (Northern Maine)aherbest@sargent.us James Joyner (Mid-Atlantic and Piedmont Triad)apollock@sargent.us New Scholarship Program for Children of Employee OwnersSargent is a member of the Employee ownership Foundation and they have announced the establishment of a new annual scholarship program that employee-owners and their children are eligible to receive for their college or vocational education. The Trustee Scholars program will provide scholarship funds for college and vocational school education for employees or the dependent children of employees who are corporate members of The ESOP Association.Application Open: December 15, 2023 - February 15, 2024Each year, the Foundation will award two $5,000 per year scholarships for college or trade school, renewable for up to four years each. Up to $20,000 for a four-year degree.The Foundation will start awarding scholarships for students beginning school in the fall of 2024. Link: https://www.employeeownershipfoundation.org/grants-funding/trustee-scholars?_zs=ULwxd&_zl=uvCt3  The Ramsey Smart Dollar Giveaway has begun!Earn points by working toward your money goals on the Ramsey website for a chance to win a cash prize!During the entire month of February, every day that you log-into SmartDollar or EveryDollar, it counts as one entry.SmartDollar is giving away CASH: $500 each week, $1,000 budget bonus, and a grand prize winner of $5,000! If you sign up for SmartDollar, and log in each day of February, you'll be eligible to win cash prizes all month long!  Link:https://www.ramseysolutions.com/corporate-wellness/smartdollar/sign-up?utm_source=client-distributed&utm_medium=start_redirect&utm_content=direct_entry_start&utm_term=financial_wellness_bu&utm_campaign=start PLUS Sargent is doing its own Ramsey SmartDollar GiveawayEvery week in February, anyone who earns 1,000 points working towards their money goals on Ramsey SmartDollar, will be entered into our own drawing for a chance to win a $250 boot voucher and a $250 Sargent store voucher! $500 total! There will be one winner per week!Resources: If you're an Employee-Owner at Sargent, and haven't joined the Sargent Employee Facebook page, please send a request and it will be approved ASAP. https://www.facebook.com/groups/654722688058070/permalink/2072270649636593/ If you liked this week's episode and are interested in becoming an Employee-Owner at Sargent, please visit our careers page on the Sargent website. https://sargent.us/apply/If you have an episode suggestion, please send your idea to:sbennage@sargent.us

Vice President of Operations, Mid-Atlantic Justin Porter is joined by Regional Manager of the Piedmont Triad office Chris Horn, Superintendent Dustin Linders and Superintendent Scott Williams in the Flywheel Studio! Justin leads them in a conversation about why we picked Greensboro, NC to open our fourth office and how the team will work together in that region. Don't miss this episode and the opportunity to learn more about how your company operates. New Scholarship Program for Children of Employee OwnersSargent is a member of the Employee ownership Foundation and they have announced the establishment of a new annual scholarship program that employee-owners and their children are eligible to receive for their college or vocational education. The Trustee Scholars program will provide scholarship funds for college and vocational school education for employees or the dependent children of employees who are corporate members of The ESOP Association. – That's us.Application Open: December 15, 2023 - February 15, 2024Created by the Employee Ownership Foundation for children of employee owners.Open to employee owners and family members of corporate members of The ESOP Association at the time of application.Each year, the Foundation will award two $5,000 per year scholarships for college or trade school, renewable for up to four years each.Up to $20,000 for a four-year degree.Scholarship winners will also be eligible for a paid internship in the Washington headquarters of The ESOP Association.The Foundation will start awarding scholarships for students beginning school in the fall of 2024.Apply Now!https://www.employeeownershipfoundation.org/grants-funding/trustee-scholars?_zs=ULwxd&_zl=uvCt3 File your taxes for free!We've invested in SmartDollar to help you take control of your finances—including your taxes. And that means you can file with Ramsey SmartTax for free! (And what's more budget friendly than free?)Get started with Ramsey SmartTax here. If you don't have a SmartDollar account yet, create your account and you'll find Ramsey SmartTax in the Money Tools tab in SmartDollar. Company Keyword: sargent6536Resources: If you're an Employee-Owner at Sargent, and haven't joined the Sargent Employee Facebook page, please send a request and it will be approved ASAP. https://www.facebook.com/groups/654722688058070/permalink/2072270649636593/ If you liked this week's episode and are interested in becoming an Employee-Owner at Sargent, please visit our careers page on the Sargent website. https://sargent.us/apply/If you have an episode suggestion, please send your idea to:sbennage@sargent.us

Greenpoint Properties pledges support to Piedmont Triad probate property owners, streamlining the sale of inherited properties with their hassle-free, expedited solutions. Greenpoint Properties City: Oak Ridge Address: 8912 Clear Springs Rd Website https://www.selltogreenpoint.com/ Phone +1 336 234 2323 Email bryan@selltogreenpoint.com

Just letting everyone know the show hasn't faded; life has been busy but new content will be up soon!

Serving every community in the US, Area Agencies on Aging provide information, meaningful resources, and valuable support for older adults, their families, and their caregivers, regardless of where they live. In this episode host Frances S. Hall, Founder & Executive Director, ACAPcommunity is joined by Bob Cleveland, Aging Program Planner, Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging.This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally-unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master's degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

187: Managing A Nonprofit Merger: Would You Be Ready? (Dr. Monique Perry-Graves)SUMMARYAs nonprofits consider strategies for the future, its leadership may explore the possibility of re-aligning resources, collaborating to increase efficiencies, or even entering a formal strategic alliance or merger with another nonprofit. In episode #187 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Dr. Monique Perry-Graves shares key considerations nonprofit leaders can follow to guide their organization through the merger process. She discusses her career journey, valuable lessons learned from transitioning sectors, and the most defining moments that prepared her for senior leadership. Monique breaks down her 70/20/10 concept for individual learning, development and elevation to leadership. You'll hear some challenges, benefits and unique opportunities inherent to being a chapter of a national organization as Monique talks about her approach to such things as fundraising, board engagement and talent acquisition and retention.ABOUT MONIQUEDr. Monique Perry-Graves is an award-winning social impact leader with a deep commitment to expanding educational equity and access. For over twenty years, she has aligned her personal and professional life to this commitment, born from her lived experience and generational family commitment to education. Dr. Perry-Graves serves as Teach for America's first statewide Executive Director for its North Carolina regions. In this role, she leads multiple teams spanning Charlotte, the Piedmont-Triad, Triangle, and Eastern North Carolina, to support Teach For America's mission to find, develop, and support a diverse network of leaders working together to end educational inequity. As chief executive for the state, Dr. Perry-Graves' leadership portfolio includes corps member and alumni programming, communications, public affairs, government relations, operations, fundraising, and two regional advisory boards. In her first year, she successfully led North Carolina's transition from a multi-region portfolio to unified statewide model, forged new statewide and national partnerships, and amplified the impact of the TFA NC network of educators and alumni amid unprecedented challenges during the secondary stages of COVID-19 as districts returned to in-person learning. She continues to share insights and magnify the voices of others with the broader NC community through monthly columns published by EducationNC. EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCESDare to Lead by Brene BrownLearn more about Teach for America hereFollow Dr. Monique Perry-Graves hereTake our Podcast Survey!

Entering its 9th consecutive year the Triad Minority and Women's Business Expo returns to the Piedmont Triad with 3 exciting locations and a breakdown of what is expected to take place for business owners and entrepreneurs.

We got that hot Piedmont Triad area quick-service restaurant goss. Then we use the big words that make us sound so fancy. Music by Throck Morton Subscribe in Apple Podcasts!… The post WKOMAY 53: Unlimited Flavor appeared first on What kind of monster are you?.

On todays episode, Brytta is joined by Finn, founder of Feels and Heals. Finn (they/them) is a communications professional and trauma informed, LGBTQ+ center, and body affirming Yoga teacher in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina.On This Episode Finn Shares With Us: How to offer and teach safe, affordable, and inclusive Yoga classesThe one simple thing every Yoga professional can do to provide an inclusive experience for our teachers and studentsTheir LGBTQ+ diversity and inclusion training for wellness spaces and organizations to make their spaces safer and more inclusiveThe importance of using our voices and privilege on and off our Yoga mats to create a safer Yoga community and worldA loving and insightful quote at the end of the podcast episode to remind us how to treat our fellow human beingsPodcast Sponsor: Louleen Yoga MatsWebsite:  https://louleen.com/Instagram: @louleen_yogaPodcast Music: Pierse - Your Next Fantasy (Instrumental)Connect with Brytta on social media by taking a screenshot of this episode and tagging her on Instagram and Facebook.Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and iHeartRadio. Then please leave a written five star review and share this podcast with your travel and yoga friends so that we can build this global community together!

Are you unsure of the benefits of purchasing a home with a basement? Well, have no fear! Valerie and Molly give a quick pros and cons list of having a basement so you know what you're signing up for! As always, thank you guys for listening and tuning in! If you have questions regarding real estate in the Piedmont Triad, NC you know who to call!! Molly: 336.804.0207 Valerie: 336.210.1027

We are feeling that spring fever!! North Carolina is teasing us with these warm days, and it is making us want to walk around and smell the roses...literally! In this month's episode, we feature our favorite flower gardens across the Piedmont Triad! Let us know if you have been to any of these or if there is one that we missed! As always, thanks for listening and do not forget to subscribe!! Molly: 336.804.0207 Val: 336.210.1027

Jon, the CEO of NAI Earle Furman, Columbia, and Piedmont Triad takes through his life and his families life in coming to Greenville, its changes along the way, his tips for success and the things he has always done in his life to become CEO ten years ago, at the age 38.

Hey y'all! Thanks for tuning in for another episode of Southern Charm Chit Chat! On today's episode, we are going to discuss options to deal with the rising interest rates! Let's keep in mind though that rates are hovering around 3.7% right now, which is still HISTORICALLY LOW!!!! Let us know if you have any questions! Give us a call when you are ready to talk real estate in the Piedmont Triad, NC! Molly: 336.804.0207 Val: 336.210.1027

Locally, The High Country Food Hub announced it reached its milestone of two million dollars in sales, as reported by The Watauga Democrat. The Food Hub began in 2017 out of a need by farmers to sell more of their vegetables and meat. Operated by Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture, the Hub provides an online year-round market for High Country consumers. Dollars spent at the Hub are dollars that go back into the hands of more than 85 farmers and food producers. More specifically, for every dollar spent, 84 cents goes directly to producers in the community. The High Country Food Hub is expanding its reach. Customers can pick up their orders in Boone, Blowing Rock, and Banner Elk among other places. To learn more, visit www.highcountryfoodhub.org. Around the state, WRAL reports a tractor-trailer driver is dead after a crash on a highway in the outskirts of the Piedmont-Triad. The crash happened Tuesday afternoon on Highway 52 North near the Hanes Mill Road exit in Winston-Salem. Winston-Salem Police said traffic on the highway was slowed down because of a lane closure. The driver failed to slow down and hit the rear end of another tractor-trailer. The driver, William Gorham, was pronounced dead at the scene. The highway was closed for more than four hours as law enforcement investigated the crash. Nationally, the U.S. earned its first gold medal of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, as reported by NPR. 36-year-old Lindsey Jacobellis won her first gold medal Wednesday during the Women's snowboard cross event. She became the oldest American woman to win a Winter Olympics Gold Medal. In snowboard cross, four racers battle down a winding course as they fly over jumps. Jacobellis held off competitors from France and Canada. In the last eight Winter Olympics it's taken an average of 1.75 days for the U.S. to win its first gold. Now to Stephen with your sports update. This afternoon's weather report is brought to you by Boone Weather dot com. Your afternoon will feature variably cloudy skies with winds out of the northwest at 5 to 15 miles per hour. Temperatures will be slightly cooler with highs around 48 degrees and lows falling to around 30 degrees.

A major case moved through North Carolina's high court this week. At issue are whether Congressional and legislative districts can be so partisan they violate the state constitution. Will justices strike down the districts? And if they do, then what? WUNC's Jeff Tiberii and Dave DeWitt discuss the case. Then later, Jeff talks with Greensboro economist Andrew Brod about what a major economic development announcement could mean for the Piedmont Triad.

Lenny Peters, MD, was born and raised in Kerala, India. After obtaining his MD and practicing medicine in the UK and Africa, he came to the US, where he served his residency at Montefiore Hospital, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and became a Gastroenterology Fellow at Wake Forest University. In 1987, he founded the Bethany Medical Center in High Point, North Carolina, which has grown from a single clinic to the largest independent medical group in the state, with 65 healthcare providers and 550 employees serving 1,000 patients from all walks of life daily. He is also the founder and CEO of Peters Medical Research and Peters Development, and served as the founding director of Bank of North Carolina, later becoming part of Pinnacle Bank. His charitable organization, The Lenny Peters Foundation provides grants or donations to needy individuals in the Piedmont Triad and many other worthy causes in the US and around the world. 100 % of proceeds from his book will be donated to orphans and cancer patients. Dr. Lenny Peters is the author of the new book Barefoot to Benefactor: My Life Story of Faith and Courage (Post Hill Press, September 14, 2021)  For more information, please visit: https://lennypetersfoundation.org/

Hey y'all! We can't believe we are already in year 2022!!! Say what?!? We decided it would be fun to reflect on this past year as we start planning and working toward the new year! In this episode, we will be discussing 21 things we learned both personally and professionally in the year 2021! Feel free to comment or message us if you can relate to any of these, and let us know what you learned in the previous year as well! As always, thank you guys so much for listening and for the support! If you ever need any help in the Piedmont Triad you know who to call! Valerie: 336.210.1027 Molly: 336.804.0207

About Our Guest Derek Mobley is a native of the Piedmont Triad. After graduating from Chapel Hill, he moved to Guilford County in 2009 for graduate school at the Bryan School at UNCG. He has been happy to call Guilford home for over a decade, where he met his wife Penwan. They now have two children: Gregory and Jacqueline.  Derek works for Volvo Group North America supporting the iconic Mack and Volvo Heavy Duty Truck brands. Prior to joining the Volvo Group, Derek held senior roles in Analytics at BB&T (now Truist) and KPMG.  Derek has been very active in the Guilford community. For example, he served as President of the North Carolina and Greensboro chapters of the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Further, he was elected President of the Bryan School of Business Alumni Association and served as an Assistant on the Executive Committee for the Wyndham Championship. Finally, the Triad Business Journal also featured him in their 2019 class of “40 under 40.”  Derek is passionate about education and economic development. For example, he enjoys participating in local organizations such as the Jaycees, Future Fund, Wyndham Championship and Junior Achievement. Derek also believes in the personal review of historical and literary classics as part of lifelong learning. For instance, his favorite classic is Nostromo by Joseph Conrad, and his favorite economist is Joseph Schumpeter.   Connect with Derek Website: https://electmobley.com Instagram: @mobleygso Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mobleycampaign Connect with Tiffany on Social Media Facebook: Money Talk With Tiff Twitter: @moneytalkwitht Instagram: @moneytalkwitht LinkedIn: Tiffany Grant

As we enter the holiday season, we know that everyone starts to make their Christmas lists and head into that shopping frenzy! We wanted to take some time to highlight some of our favorite local stores around the Piedmont Triad that would be perfect for gifting! We love to support local any time we can, and we also have a "Guides" section on our Instagram account that highlights even MORE local spots across the Triad! As always, thank you so much for tuning in and we will see you next time on another episode of Southern Charm Chit Chat! Instagram: Thesoutherncharmgroup

No Agenda Episode 1381 - "Stink Minority" "Stink Minority" Executive Producers: Tony Cabrera NoAgendaShop.com Andrew Protzman jeffrey audet dan friday Leah Hartlaub Jeffery Burich Sir Delliot Dame Nancy of the Confused AL & Sun Lundell Associate Executive Producers: Farin Bharwani Sir Tristan Banning viscount Bob of the Piedmont Triad Jack Houska Chris Durkin GummyNerds, Viscount of the Troll Room Aaron Grayson Lovelace Eric Constable Sir Don Sir Loud Pipes Amy Harman Dame 4 N lady B 4 baronetess of Dacula Kayla Robinson Viscount Dirty Dick Bangs of DC Become a member of the 1382 Club, support the show here Boost us with with Podcasting 2.0 Certified apps: Podfriend - Breez - Sphinx - Podstation - Curiocaster - Fountain Knights & Dames Nancy Murphy -> Dame Nancy of the Confused Don Francis -> Sir Don Art By: Cesium137 End of Show Mixes: Sir Scott Knight of the Knight Surname Engineering, Stream Management & Wizardry Mark van Dijk - Systems Master Ryan Bemrose - Program Director Back Office Aric Mackey Chapters: Dreb Scott Clip Custodian: Neal Jones NEW: and soon on Netflix: Animated No Agenda No Agenda Social Registration Sign Up for the newsletter No Agenda Peerage ShowNotes Archive of links and Assets (clips etc) 1381.noagendanotes.com New: Directory Archive of Shownotes (includes all audio and video assets used) archive.noagendanotes.com RSS Podcast Feed Full Summaries in PDF No Agenda Lite in opus format NoAgendaTorrents.com has an RSS feed or show torrents Last Modified 09/12/2021 14:48:01This page created with the FreedomController Last Modified 09/12/2021 14:48:01 by Freedom Controller  

On this episode, Dr. Lenny Peters shares his journey of faith as he grew Bethany Medical Center from a single clinic to the largest independent medical group in North Carolina. Dr. Peters is renowned in North Carolina as the founder of a revolutionary medical network, a bank for the underserved, a cutting-edge research facility, and a world-class charity foundation, as well as an accomplished, caring physician.   In 1987, he founded the Bethany Medical Center in High Point, North Carolina, which has grown from a single clinic to the largest independent medical group in the state, with 65 healthcare providers and 550 employees serving 1,000 patients from all walks of life daily.   He is also the founder and CEO of Peters Medical Research and Peters Development, and served as the founding director of Bank of North Carolina, later becoming part of Pinnacle Bank. His charitable organization, The Lenny Peters Foundation provides grants or donations to needy individuals in the Piedmont Triad and many other worthy causes in the US and around the world.   Dr. Lenny Peters is the author of the new book Barefoot to Benefactor: My Life Story of Faith and Courage.  https://lennypetersfoundation.org/  Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com 

On this episode, Dr. Lenny Peters shares his journey of faith as he grew Bethany Medical Center from a single clinic to the largest independent medical group in North Carolina. Dr. Peters is renowned in North Carolina as the founder of a revolutionary medical network, a bank for the underserved, a cutting-edge research facility, and a world-class charity foundation, as well as an accomplished, caring physician.   In 1987, he founded the Bethany Medical Center in High Point, North Carolina, which has grown from a single clinic to the largest independent medical group in the state, with 65 healthcare providers and 550 employees serving 1,000 patients from all walks of life daily.   He is also the founder and CEO of Peters Medical Research and Peters Development, and served as the founding director of Bank of North Carolina, later becoming part of Pinnacle Bank. His charitable organization, The Lenny Peters Foundation provides grants or donations to needy individuals in the Piedmont Triad and many other worthy causes in the US and around the world.   Dr. Lenny Peters is the author of the new book Barefoot to Benefactor: My Life Story of Faith and Courage.  https://lennypetersfoundation.org/  Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com 

Look for the podcast launch on August 15!

Show Notes No Agenda Episode 1363 - "Attribution Science" "Attribution Science" Direct [link] to the mp3 file ShowNotes Archive of links and Assets (clips etc) 1363.noagendanotes.com Sign Up for the newsletter Archive of Shownotes (includes all audio and video assets used) archive.noagendanotes.com The No Agenda News Network- noagendanewsnetwork.com RSS Podcast Feed Experimental IPFS RSS Feed Get the No Agenda News App for your iPhone and iPad Get the NoAgendDroid app for your Android Phone Torrents of each episode via BitLove document.write("Last Modified " + document.lastModified)This page created with the FreedomController Credits "Attribution Science" Executive Producers: Viscount Bob of the Piedmont Triad Sir RJ of Grand Point Sir Ten Cryptids, Keeper of Lore Dame Simone Austin Paris Claire Hayes Black Knight Big loaf of the BLAZ Associate Executive Producers: Mason Strong Ellen Murray Jacob Cogar Sir Don Filipchuk Become a member of the 1364 Club, support the show here Boost us with with Podcasting 2.0 Certified apps: Podfriend - Breez - Sphinx - Podstation Title Changes Baron Bob of High Point -> Viscount Bob of the Piedmont Triad Knights & Dames Simone -> Dame Simone Bob From Missouri -> Sir Ten Cryptids, Keeper of Lore Rick Fawcett -> Sir RJ of Grand Point Art By: Darren O'Neill End of Show Mixes: Neal Jones - Sir Chris Wilson - Tom Starkweather Engineering, Stream Management & Wizardry Mark van Dijk - Systems Master Ryan Bemrose - Program Director Back Office Aric Mackey Chapters: Dreb Scott Clip Custodian: Neal Jones NEW: and soon on Netflix: Animated No Agenda Sign Up for the newsletter ShowNotes Archive of links and Assets (clips etc) 1363.noagendanotes.com New: Directory Archive of Shownotes (includes all audio and video assets used) archive.noagendanotes.com RSS Podcast Feed No Agenda Lite in opus format NoAgendaTorrents.com has an RSS feed or show torrents document.write("Last Modified " + document.lastModified)This page created with the FreedomController 21471 Keywords

Welcome to Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. On today's episode, we are joined by Penny Whiteheart, the Executive Vice President at Piedmont Triad Partnership. Penny and Ben discuss how she came to PTP, her interest in economic development and community leadership, what's new at PTP and Carolina Core as well as women in powerful positions in economic groups and organizations. 

Welcome to Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. On today's episode, we are joined by Penny Whiteheart, the Executive Vice President at Piedmont Triad Partnership. Penny and Ben discuss how she came to PTP, her interest in economic development and community leadership, what's new at PTP and Carolina Core as well as women in powerful positions in economic groups and organizations. 

Jim and Francesca Apostolou, the founding members of Niveau and Partners Capital. They have been investing in real estate since 2002. Jim and Francesca realized the power of real estate after purchasing their first home, rehabbing, and leveraging it to purchase their first investment property. They are currently partnered in 75 units and actively looking to acquire properties in Huntsville, Alabama, and Piedmont Triad in North Carolina.You can find out more about Francesca and Jim by emailing them directly at francesca@niveaucapital.com or looking them up on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/francesca-apostolou.What book has had the biggest impact on you and why?

Dr. Christopher Ohl provides a COVID-19 Update as of March 18, 2021 for the Piedmont Triad region and surrounding areas of North Carolina.

Welcome to Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. On today's episode, we talk with Loren Hill, the new economic development director of the Piedmont Triad Partnership's Carolina Core. The UNC Chapel Hill grad, who previously served as president of the High Point Economic Development Corp. for 20 years, discusses his vast economic development background, what the newly created position will entail, his key focuses and goals as director, and predictions for future development trends.

Welcome to Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. On today's episode, we talk with Loren Hill, the new economic development director of the Piedmont Triad Partnership's Carolina Core. The UNC Chapel Hill grad, who previously served as president of the High Point Economic Development Corp. for 20 years, discusses his vast economic development background, what the newly created position will entail, his key focuses and goals as director, and predictions for future development trends.

Nathan Tabor drops by this week and provides some solid advice on how to renovate and manage property units so you can hit the highest returns possible and avoid common pitfalls.

Author of "Winning from Failing" Josh has built over 30 years of expertise in the sales and sales management arena. He began by completing a very successful 20-year career in the insurance and financial services industry. In 1999 he created his sales and management training, coaching and consulting company in the heart of the Piedmont Triad. Josh Seibert's book, Winning from Failing: Build and Lead a Corporate Learning Culture for High Performance, shows company leaders how to harness the natural adult learning progression. This book shows sales leaders (and others) how to create, support, and sustain a workplace learning culture that measurably improves performance. Launching such a culture always starts with top management's recognition that it is okay, even essential, for people to fail...within clearly defined boundaries.   His book "Winning from Failing" is available now on Amazon - http://amzn.to/2CzexOv  Connect with Josh on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-seibert-a06a1a4/  To contact Josh visit his website - http://www.training.sandler.com 

Wednesday December 30 2020 >>No Sunshine until next year for the Piedmont Triad.. >>Trump attempts to slip by Sec. 230 but the Libs choose to uphold T Section 230 over your 2000 Grand. Known as 230 and voted yes on by Sniffin Joe Biden in 1996. This federal law, was meant to protect young internet companies from liability.. The full name Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996 helped create today's internet Monsters The biggest one is you know who #RedHeadCyborgFag) The bill was also to protect fringe websites from responsibility for material posted by users. >> The people is us!! We can't forget that!! The Liberal, blindest morons are even now seeing for the first time that congress is not for the people, they are interest in their lobbyist, special interest groups and they are not passing bills to benefit the people. Trump just exposed the economic swamp. The patriots have now moved the [DS]/MSM into position, everything is about to change, this is not just about a 4 year election it is about taking back the country, >> Headline Wrap-Up The real story is what's not in the story. Remember you spend most of your time inside your own head make sure its a nice place to be E-Mail is RonJamesRadio@mail.com EggMan Over and Out..

This is the first in a series of episodes focused on entrepreneurship. Launch Greensboro Advisory Board members Kelli Frazier and Clifford Thompson discuss upcoming programs and events with staff members Lou Anne Flanders-Stec and Jennifer Hensel. Thanks for joining us! This episode is sponsored by Truliant Federal Credit Union Visit Truliant here --------------------- Today's host is Kelly Fraser, a board member for Launch Greensboro. the Chamber's XXXX. --------------------- 00:59 - Kelly introduces herself and Clifford Johnson, both on the board of Launch Greensboro. Today, they are focusing on upcoming programs that offer opportunities for you to participate! They will also be hosting future episodes to dive into more of what Launch Greensboro does.   1:38 - First, Kelly shares some background about Launch Greensboro and their mission. She also introduces Lou Ann Flanders-Stec, Executive VP of Launch Greensboro, and Jenn Hensler, Assistant Director of Launch, who run and support the programs that help local entrepreneurs.   4:10 - Kelly asks Jenn about specific focus areas and businesses that Launch Greensboro's accelerator programs target. Jenn explains that the accelerator programs really “meet entrepreneurs where they are,” whether that is just starting out, or looking to grow their business to the next level. These incredible programs are so helpful on personal and professional levels, and free for entrepreneurs to participate!   7:15 - Clifford chimes in with a question about how mentors influence the program and what the work is in finding mentors in the community. Lou Ann explains that between 20-25 mentors are needed for each program, so Launch Greensboro makes the ask and ensures that they always have a pool of talented, experienced people to bring in as mentors. If you're interested in supporting a local entrepreneur as a mentor, contact Launch Greensboro, because they're always looking for more!   8:52 - Lou Ann also highlights the emphasis that Launch Greensboro puts on uplifting, growing, and supporting minority business owners through their programs. She is proud that they have consistently had 65-70% of minority and women owned businesses participate in the Launch Greensboro programs.   9:53 - Kelly asks Lou Ann to detail more on what is required of a mentor, which currently includes dedicating an hour per week for the duration of the accelerator program. Kelly also shares her personal experience as a mentor for Launch Greensboro.   11:19 - Jenn highlights that applications are currently open for the next program, so you can jump on this opportunity to participate in a great program to take your ideas, product, business, and network to the next level.    12:20 - Clifford asks what type of company usually participates in Launch Greensboro programs, which Lou Ann explains that it's all industries at all levels. The only time requirements get specific is in the capital funding program, which has certain requirements of a company to participate.    13:50 - Kelly asks what participants can expect to walk away with once the accelerator program has concluded. Jenn explains that people walk away with a well-rounded exposure to various topics, the support of their cohort and those relationships, and the self-work of uncovering the “why” of their business and how that influences basic operations.    15:50 - Jenn explains that the impact for every entrepreneur is different because the Launch team really tries to meet a specific need or goal that every participant has. The outcomes are varied but highly specific to save these entrepreneurs time, money, and energy, and get on a faster growth track.    17:20 - Lou Ann adds that another benefit from going through any of the Launch programs is that entrepreneurs learn how to tell their business story and how to perfect their pitch, which is so important in a variety of situations. They refocus the entrepreneur to focus on what is important to their audience, rather than what is important to them.    20:00 - Kelly asks for more specifics about the venture capital fund that Launch has started. Lou Ann describes two ways that Launch helps entrepreneurs raise capital, one of which is the pitch competition Capital Connects, which allows early-stage entrepreneurs to pitch to investors and the community to gain investment and maybe win some prize money. The second way is the First Launch Capital Fund which makes investments at the earliest stage of a business, so businesses may not have even drawn revenue yet.    22:11 - Clifford brings up that so many people think that venture and entrepreneurship don't happen in Greensboro. Lou Ann says that is just not true - the Piedmont Angel Network previously made investments in the Piedmont Triad, and Greensboro specifically, and First Launch Capital Fund is seeking the earliest stage entrepreneurs who need a boost to get their platform going. Entrepreneurship in Greensboro is strong and well supported here!   24:53 - Kelly asks about the Sustain Program and what happens after a business graduates from an accelerator program. Jenn explains that it's a program of fellow program graduates where continuing education is offered, strategic networking, and a cohort of support is offered. Entrepreneurs say that this is so important to their continued success.  --------------------- Find out more about Launch Greensboro and all their programs here: https://greensboro.org/launch/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/launchgso Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greensboroentrepreneur First Launch Capital Fund: https://www.firstlaunchcapital.com/ Learn more at launchgreensboro.com. --------------------- Remember to subscribe for new episode notifications each week. Make sure to follow impact. The Boro on social media! Facebook, Instagram and Twitter: @gsochamber Visit the Chamber website at greensboro.org.

First Launch Capital Fund is a pre-seed/seed-stage venture capital fund headquartered in Greensboro that focuses on capital appreciation, economic development and job creation through investments in companies with high growth and future funding potential. The fund recently announced the closing of an investment in ThreatSketch, LLC a Winston-Salem-based cyber risk management tool. Thanks for joining us! This episode is sponsored by Truliant Federal Credit Union Visit Truliant here --------------------- Today's host is Lou Anne Flanders-Stec, the Chamber's Executive Vice President of Launch Greensboro, where she is responsible for programming for early-stage entrepreneurs. Lou Anne is also the Fund Executive for First Launch Capital Fund, a seed stage venture fund based in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina.   00:58 - Lou Anne opens with an introduction of herself and First Launch Capital Fund. She is joined by Bill Soles, an investment banker turned private investor, and Rob Arnold, the founder and CEO of Threat Sketch, a company that provides cybersecurity risk assessments for small and medium businesses.   3:32 - Lou Anne asks Rob for more on his background and what prompted him to start his own technology company. He explains how his early career enabled him to learn about many different technologies, allowing him to turn to independent consulting, and then started graduate school to learn more about the growing field of cyber security. Rob explains how this all led to the formation of Threat Sketch.   8:58 - There are a few real keys to success in the entrepreneurial and investment world. Lou Anne asks Rob what his keys to success have been in developing his company, and what aspects he thinks provide continued success for the future of his business. Rob emphasizes the strength of the entrepreneurial resources in the Piedmont Triad, credits the Lean Startup Bootcamp put on by the Startup Factory for giving him a firm foundation, and local angel networks for continued support.   12:55 - Lou Anne asks Rob about why he decided to raise capital for his business and what made him choose First Launch Capital as his investor. Rob explains that accessing capital allows a small business to grow more quickly and with more stability, while also being able to try riskier products and markets. Good investors mean the business can have more shots to optimize the product market fit and maximize return on investment.   15:30 - Lou Anne asks Bill how he approached the fundraising process, as one of Threat Sketch's key advisors. Bill gave the investor perspective and was able to clue Rob in to the need to “talk the talk” to investors, rather than speaking solely from an entrepreneur's perspective.   17:10 - Lou Anne inquires why Rob accepted First Capital's invitation for investment. Rob explains that First Launch is a bridge between the angel investment and the seed round that the company was planning later in the year. He wanted to signal to the investing community that Threat Sketch was growing and wanted to build a strong, very local company.   18:58 - Lou Anne asks Bill what his top considerations are when he makes an investment, and what he advises companies to think about when they start approaching investors. Bill explains that startups and early stage companies need a strong team with good entrepreneurial experience, ready to give 150% to the growth and success of the company. There also needs to be a big market for the product or service, multiple exit opportunities, and minimal capital to have the business succeed.   24:48 - Bill emphasizes the excellent management team that Threat Sketch has as another strong point of a good investment opportunity. A team needs to be able to pivot and adapt with strong leadership and good ideas.   25:30 - Lou Anne asks Bill what are the key goals and outcomes he has as an investor, besides the obvious return-on-investment. He sees positive results in financial return, job creation and growth, and strengthening the local and regional economy to keep the highly educated younger populations graduating from the colleges and universities.    31:50 - Lou Anne wraps up with more information about First Launch Capital Fund, how companies can qualify for investment opportunities, and how First Launch truly helps support early stage companies grow with more than just financial resources.  --------------------- Threat Sketch: https://threatsketch.com/   First Launch Capital Fund: https://www.firstlaunchcapital.com/   Contact Lou Anne (lafstec@firstlaunchcapital.com) if you're interested in learning more about  venture capital opportunities for your business. Learn more about First Launch Capital Fund at firstlaunchcapital.com. Remember to subscribe for new episode notifications each week. Make sure to follow impact. The Boro on social media! Facebook, Instagram and Twitter: @gsochamber Visit the Chamber website at greensboro.org.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment, which grants women the right to vote. Learn what local organizations are doing to mark the milestone. Guests are Catherine Magid with the League of Women Voters of the Piedmont Triad and Kathelene McCarty Smith, interim head of the Martha Blakeney Hodges Special Collections and University Archives at UNC Greensboro. Thanks for joining us! This episode is sponsored by Truliant Federal Credit Union Visit Truliant here ---------------------   Today's host is Cecelia Thompson, the Chamber's Director of Action Greensboro. 1:33 - Our host Cecelia kicks off by introducing our guests for Women's History Month, Katherine Magid from the Piedmont League of Women Voters and Kathelene McCarty Smith from UNC Greensboro's Special Collections and University Archives.  2:35 - Cecelia asks Katherine to explain what the Piedmont League of Women's Voters is doing to commemorate the 100th anniversary 19th Amendment. Katherine also offers some historical background about what the League of Women Voters has done over the years. 5:06 - Cecelia asks Kathelene what historical role UNCG played in the Women's Suffrage Movement, and how the University is honoring Women's History Month currently. Kathelene emphasizes that UNCG has always brought in women with different perspectives and experiences, in order to expose students to new ideas, and dives into how WWI mobilization efforts fed into the suffrage movement.  8:15 - “These were certainly not shrinking violets, they were very serious, and continued to be after the war ended. ” - Kathelene, speaking about UNCG's female students demonstrating and speaking out for their right to vote. 9:10 - Cecelia highlights Suffragette women, like Harriett Elliott from UNCG, from across Greensboro campuses. Katherine offers more detail about how the League of Women Voters is helping to identify a Suffragette from each college to honor, as well as honoring the League's own Suffrage Woman, Gertude Wheel, who founded the League of Women Voters of North Carolina. 11:13 - Kathelene shares more about Harriett Elliott and the impact that she had on her students and the UNCG campus, and the many reasons why she is such an important figure in history. 12:45 - Cecelia asks how women are making history now, and who can be identified as some strong current female leaders. Katherine brings up the number of women candidates running for public office at every level and appreciates seeing women in politics. Kathelene mentions Alma Adams, who worked on the Greensboro City Council and was the 100th woman in congress, but also speaks to the students she interacts with at UNCG's campus, and how these young women have truly created a vision and voice for themselves that includes leadership, equality, and strength. 16:08 - Cecelia asks her guests to detail some of the upcoming events and exhibits that are centered around Women's History Month and the Suffrage Movement. --------------------- Action Greensboro Twitter: @ActionGSO Facebook: Action Greensboro   League of Women Voters: Piedmont Triad  Twitter: @LVWPT Facebook: League of Women Voters of the Piedmont Triad UNC Greensboro Martha Blakeney Hodges Special Collections & University Archives   ---------------------   Learn more about Project 2020: lwvpt.org   Remember to subscribe for new episode notifications each week. Make sure to follow impact. The Boro on social media! Facebook, Instagram and Twitter: @gsochamber Visit the Chamber website at greensboro.org.  

The Bruddas talk with High School OT reporter J. Mike Blake. We talked with J. Mike about the expansion of HSOT to Charlotte, the Piedmont Triad, and all surrounding area. We also talked upcoming realignment that could include reclassification, if struggling football programs should go the Spring Creek route of independence, and more on Jones Senior folding their program for the season. J. Mike is also a teacher at Cardinal Gibbons High School in Raleigh and came to Goldsboro straight from proctoring the PSAT! You can follow him and HSOT on Twitter @JMBPreps and @highschoolot. We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ or @LMAPreps (Twitter only) for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app