With seven colleges and universities, Greensboro is truly a campus town. The density of higher education here produces a vibrant community and provides support to local businesses. Learn about innovative research, the latest equipment, workforce training, internship programs and other resources to help local entrepreneurs get their ideas to market.
Biscuitville Bowl 2013
February 19th, 2013
The Biscuitville Bowl is a week-long spring celebration of Greensboro, North Carolina’s thriving entrepreneurial community, its seven colleges and universities, and its 50,000 college students. Biscuitville, a locally-grown and scratch-made business, is the title sponsor.
I recently moved to Greensboro from Austin, TX. Many people ask me why, and I think the Biscuitville Bowl is a wonderful example of why I have quickly cultivated a passion for shining a light on the entrepreneurial spirit that …
New Program Seeks Greensboro’s most Entrepreneurial College Students
April 2nd, 2012
A new program for college students in Greensboro who are interested in starting their own businesses, Growing Entrepreneurs by Mentoring Students (GEMS), is being started by the North Carolina Entrepreneurship Center (NCEC) at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.…
UNCG’s Entrepreneurship Program Receives High Honors
January 27th, 2012
By Michelle Hines
The U.S. Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) has named the Entrepreneurship Cross-Disciplinary Program at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro the Outstanding Emerging Entrepreneurship Program in the U.S. UNCG’s program, housed in the Bryan …
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