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Higher Education Is Key to Greensboro's Growing Economy

If necessity is the mother of invention, then what might be invention’s offspring? In Greensboro, the answer is easy: Defined as scientific discovery, invention gives birth to a vibrant economy that marries research and development pursuits with job-creation initiatives. “The idea is you start with R&D, and things will grow. Other localities have used a similar idea with very good results,” says James G. Ryan, the founding dean of the Joint School for Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, a... Read More »

Women's Hospital of Greensboro Focuses on Women's Needs

It may come as no surprise to learn that in most American families‚ the woman is the chief decision-maker when it comes to family health care. But sadly‚ many of these key decision-makers neglect their own health‚ a situation Women’s Hospital of Greensboro hopes to change. The first free-standing women’s hospital in North Carolina‚ this 134-bed facility aims to provide the best in health care for women‚ offering them the facilities‚ technology and education they need to make the best possible... Read More »
Greensboro Transit Authority Transfer Center in Greensboro, NC

Greensboro Keeps its City Environmentally Friendly

Greensboro, NC, doesn't take its name for granted. The city has undertaken a number of green initiatives in areas like transportation, energy efficiency and sustainability to stay ahead on environmental issues. Developments such as Connections 2025 help the city manage its growth by laying out specific plans for the future of the city and addressing environmental issues. Greensboro is also using programs like HEAT (Higher Education Area Transit), a university-based transit system, and SCAT (... Read More »