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Children’s Home Society Celebrates National Foster Care Month While Facing a Critical Need for Foster Families

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
Education, Volunteering, National Foster Care Month, CHS, Mentorship, Thought, Parent, Family, Child, Student, Residential care

With nearly 11,000 children in care in North Carolina and only 5,400 foster homes, there is a critical shortage of foster parents.

Key Points: 
  • With nearly 11,000 children in care in North Carolina and only 5,400 foster homes, there is a critical shortage of foster parents.
  • The need is great for foster families to support these children during the transition while they await reunification with their family of origin, guardianship with relatives, or adoption.
  • Previously a first-grade teacher, Connell had worked with several students who were in foster care, and she was interested in helping them outside the classroom.
  • National Foster Care Month provides the occasion to raise awareness of foster care and to present opportunities for people in our communities to be informed, provide support, and consider becoming a foster parent.

Volvo Trucks North America Continues ‘Toward Zero’ by Fueling All New Trucks with HVO at the New River Valley Plant

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Volvo Trucks, Waste, Volvo, ISO 50001, Safety, Hydrogen, ASTM, ICE, Research, ISO, Transport, HVO, Oxygen, Hydrotreated vegetable oil, Temperature, CO2, Walking, NRV, Platinum, Automotive industry

All Volvo trucks for the North American market are produced at the NRV plant, including the all-new Volvo VNL that will begin production later this summer.

Key Points: 
  • All Volvo trucks for the North American market are produced at the NRV plant, including the all-new Volvo VNL that will begin production later this summer.
  • “Today and for the foreseeable future there will not be a one-size fits all approach to decarbonizing transportation,” said Peter Voorhoeve, president, Volvo Trucks North America.
  • Volvo Trucks North America, headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, is one of the leading heavy-duty truck manufacturers in North America.
  • Volvo Trucks is part of the Volvo Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines.

Qorvo® Announces Date of 2024 Investor Day

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Software, QRVO

GREENSBORO, N.C., April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Qorvo® (Nasdaq: QRVO), a leading global provider of connectivity and power solutions, today announced it will hold an Investor Day on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in New York City from approximately 8:30 a.m.

Key Points: 
  • GREENSBORO, N.C., April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Qorvo® (Nasdaq: QRVO), a leading global provider of connectivity and power solutions, today announced it will hold an Investor Day on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in New York City from approximately 8:30 a.m.
  • ET to approximately 11:30 a.m.
  • ET.
  • For those unable to join the live webcast, a replay will be available on the Company’s IR website following the event.

Children’s Home Society of NC Provides Support for Kinship Caregivers Navigating the Care of Relative Children

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
Education, Part, CHS, Parent, Life, Curriculum, Respite care, Family, Caregiver, Child, Residential care

Kinship care is when a family member (legally-related, biologically-related), or someone having an existing strong, loving relationship, cares for a child or children whose parents are unable to do so.

Key Points: 
  • Kinship care is when a family member (legally-related, biologically-related), or someone having an existing strong, loving relationship, cares for a child or children whose parents are unable to do so.
  • Kinship Navigation provides kinship caregivers with information, training courses, referral services, and support groups to help them care for these relative placements.
  • Children who are in care with a licensed kinship provider have benefits over those who are unlicensed.
  • For more information about Kinship Navigation support for kinship families, please contact Children’s Home Society at 1-800-632-1400, visit www.chsnc.org /kinship-navigation, or email [email protected].

Qorvo® to Webcast Quarterly Earnings Conference Call on May 1, 2024

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Qorvo, QRVO

GREENSBORO, N.C., April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Qorvo® (Nasdaq: QRVO), a leading global provider of connectivity and power solutions, will host a conference call to review fiscal 2024 fourth quarter financial results on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. (ET).

Key Points: 
  • GREENSBORO, N.C., April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Qorvo® (Nasdaq: QRVO), a leading global provider of connectivity and power solutions, will host a conference call to review fiscal 2024 fourth quarter financial results on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. (ET).
  • The conference call will be webcast live on the Company's Investor Relations website at the following URL: https://ir.qorvo.com (under “Events & Presentations”).
  • The playback will be available through the close of business on May 8, 2024.
  • Qorvo will distribute fiscal 2024 fourth quarter financial results at approximately 4:00 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

Diamondback Investment Group Secures $24 Million Construction Loan for Two Single-Family Housing Community Projects in Greensboro, North Carolina

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Monday, April 15, 2024
Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Urban Planning, Construction & Property, Wolfspeed, Acquisition, VinFast, Boom Technology, Toyota, Housing

Diamondback Investment Group (“Diamondback”), a North Carolina-based land acquisition and development company, today announced it has secured a $24 million construction loan to support the horizontal development of two master-planned single-family housing communities in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Key Points: 
  • Diamondback Investment Group (“Diamondback”), a North Carolina-based land acquisition and development company, today announced it has secured a $24 million construction loan to support the horizontal development of two master-planned single-family housing communities in Greensboro, North Carolina.
  • The development of Gardenia Walk and Vandalia Crossing further builds on Diamondback’s track record of investing in similar new development projects across North Carolina.
  • Most recently, Diamondback delivered 297 garden-style units in Huntersville, North Carolina, within the Charlotte metro area.
  • Diamondback’s portfolio of active and completed projects spans more than 12 properties across North Carolina.

Public Safety Solutions Summit Leaves Lasting Impact

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Monday, April 15, 2024
Summit, EDS, Meal, Death, Trauma, Business development, Golf, Police, Management

SHELTON, Conn., April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With two successful Public Safety Solutions Summits under its belt, Extra Duty Solutions (EDS) once again brought together law enforcement decision-makers from across the region at their third annual Summit on April 3-4, 2024, at the Grandover Resort in Greensboro, NC.

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  • SHELTON, Conn., April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With two successful Public Safety Solutions Summits under its belt, Extra Duty Solutions (EDS) once again brought together law enforcement decision-makers from across the region at their third annual Summit on April 3-4, 2024, at the Grandover Resort in Greensboro, NC.
  • The Summit was limited to 50 participants, ensuring that the setting would be conducive to personal interactions and discussions.
  • The Summit opened with welcome remarks from retired Greensboro, NC Chief of Police and EDS Vice President of Business Development Wayne Scott.
  • "Seeing such a high level of engagement from the attendees only reaffirms our commitment to providing educational opportunities to public safety leaders," said CEO Rich Milliman.

Children’s Home Society of NC Recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Research, CHS, OBGYN, Growth, Child, Caregiver, Parent, Risk, Education, News, Hope, Molina Healthcare, Behavior, Ecosystem, Safety, Toy

Greensboro, NC, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Each April Children’s Home Society of NC (CHS) recognizes National Child Abuse Prevention Month to reinforce the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect.

Key Points: 
  • Greensboro, NC, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Each April Children’s Home Society of NC (CHS) recognizes National Child Abuse Prevention Month to reinforce the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect.
  • Protective factors are conditions or attributes of individuals, families, communities, or the larger society that mitigate risk and promote healthy development and wellbeing.
  • Child First provides in-home supports to families of young children to help promote healthy attachment and strong parenting skills.
  • Children's Home Society is dedicated to providing top-quality, evidence-based programs and services to children and families throughout North Carolina.

The 2nd Annual Family Champion Awards are coming to Charlotte

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Duke, CHS, Education, Child, Family, Social, Nursing

This free event will honor social workers through the Family Champion Awards, celebrating professionals who go the extra mile to support their communities and promote family well-being for all.

Key Points: 
  • This free event will honor social workers through the Family Champion Awards, celebrating professionals who go the extra mile to support their communities and promote family well-being for all.
  • “The Family Champion Awards promises to be an intimate yet impactful gathering of family service professionals and advocates,” said Claudia Perry, CHS’s Institute for Family Director.
  • Their dedication forms the backbone of every resilient family.”
    The Family Champion Awards will commend social workers, in various industries, across North Carolina.
  • Nominations for the 2024 Family Champion Awards are encouraged for social workers who demonstrate exceptional dedication to supporting families across different industries.

Gilbarco Veeder-Root's Great Rates Equipment Financing Program Now Available in Canada Through Patriot Capital

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Gilbarco Veeder-Root, Partnership, Market, POS, GVR, Growth, Renewable energy

Greensboro, NC, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gilbarco Veeder-Root, a worldwide leader in fueling and convenience store equipment and technology, announced today that their popular Great Rates financing program, featuring the industry’s lowest rates on retail and commercial fueling products are now available in Canada through Patriot Capital.

Key Points: 
  • Greensboro, NC, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gilbarco Veeder-Root, a worldwide leader in fueling and convenience store equipment and technology, announced today that their popular Great Rates financing program, featuring the industry’s lowest rates on retail and commercial fueling products are now available in Canada through Patriot Capital.
  • Rates for applicable Gilbarco Veeder-Root, Invenco by GVR, Gasboy and Veeder-Root products are as low as 5.9%.
  • “We are thrilled to offer our financial products to retailers, wholesalers and gas station and convenience store operators in Canada.
  • We believe we can help equipment distributors and their customers quickly access industry leading low rates with an exceptionally fast and efficient process,” said Chris Santy, President of Patriot Capital.