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Incentives for two companies approved
LEXINGTON — Davidson County Commissioners unanimously approved incentives for two companies at Tuesday night’s meeting. Project LW, identified at Country Roads RV Center in Lexington, plans to inv...
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Open house held for new Spring Arbor facility
As the number of older Americans diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease continues to rise, Spring Arbor of Thomasville – formerly The Oaks of Thomasville – is enhancing its services to meet the growing...
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Strategic planning should set the vision
Dear Coach, Our organization is going though a strategic planning process. What do they mean by vision, isn’t that the same as goals? Could you explain the process and define the terms? – Confuse...
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Dennis and Brenda Rogers of Trinity look over the menu Monday at Rosa Mae’s Cafe on National Highway. The business is one of many that saw a loss of business due to winter weather. Photo/Lisa Wall
Winter weather costs local businesses
Thomasville business owners are breathing a collective sigh of relief as earlier predictions of winter weather hitting later this week have changed into a forecast of rain. Storms that brought ice ...
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From left, Robert, Sharon, Dalton and Abbey Myers stand at the counter of West Main Station.
New business brings nostalgia to Chair City
Remember the days of visiting the local general store to engage in the talk of the town over a RC Cola and a Moon Pie? West Main Station – recipient of the City Beautification Committee’s January ...
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High-tech items top this year’s ‘wish lists’
High-tech gadgets seem to control the holiday shopping this year, from the Apple iPad to the Kinect for Wii and Xbox. The Christmas craze has begun, and in a frenzy. And with some Black Friday sal...
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Save-A-Lot to open distribution center in Lexington, creating 43 jobs.
LEXINGTON — One of the country’s leading discount grocery chains is building a distribution center in Lexington that will bring more than 40 jobs to Davidson County. During a press conference at D...
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TIMCO to expand operations to Wallburg
New capacity will bolster existing production of FeatherWeight Interiors products
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Watt visits Chair City company
Rep. Mel Watt sat behind a sewing machine Wednesday morning at Carolina Safety Sport (CSS) and listened to Sherry Dawkins’ instructions very carefully before threading his first bright yellow vest....
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Small businesses seeking incentive grants
In part because of new economic development guidelines catered to smaller companies, the Davidson County Economic Development Commission has noticed an increase in the number of small business ende...
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From left are, Heather Williams, Fantastic Tans owner Debby West Allen and Donna Truell. Photo/Lisa Wall
Fantastic Tans celebrates 25 years in business
Twenty-five years ago, Thomasville resident Debby West Allen took a leap of faith. Having worked in the public sector her entire life, she decided to put her customer service skills to work for he...
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Cottina group member Tom McCall Monday looks over a cotton spinning machine with employee Roger Moser. Photo/Eliot Duke
SPINNING IDEAS
Cottina Group looks to new product to keep doors open
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VIBE Boutique and Salon, who recently opened on Main Street in downtown, was named Business of the Month for June. Photo/Erin Wiltgen
Salon gives downtown new VIBE
tepping off Main Street into the warm, almost Bohemian atmosphere of VIBE Boutique and Salon mimics the entrance into another world. Shawls drape plush couches facing off to upright, zebra-print c...
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Vitacost.com adding 228 jobs at plant in Lexington
Vitacost.com Inc., an all-Internet based company that manufactures and sells health and wellness products, will expand its existing facility in Lexington to create 228 jobs over the next three year...
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Online Retailer to Add 228 Jobs in Davidson County
State Grant Helps Vitacost.com Expand in Lexington
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Salon earns Business of the Month honors
Hot pink walls with an accent of zebra screams a fashion statement. And Tip, Toes, & Tans, Too definitely wanted to make a statement when it changed location from West Main Street to 5 Commerce St...
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New Bridge president and CEO Pressley Ridgall (left) and Thomasville City Executive Tony Hyde prepare to cut the ribbon at a new location Thursday morning, as city leaders look on. Photo/Eliot Duke
NEW BEGINNINGS
Ribbon cutting celebrates NewBridge Bank opening
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Council approves business license
Thomasville City Council voted 6-1 to approve a business privilege license at its Monday night meeting, with Councilman David Yemm dissenting. The ordinance will become effective July 1, and billi...
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From left, Miss Thomasville 2010 Mallory Honeycutt, the N.C. State Lady Wolfpack mascot, David Gordon and Mayor Joe Bennett cut the ribbon on Gordon’s Furniture’s new location on Randolph St. Friday morning.
Old favorite moves to new location
Ribbon cutting held for Gordon’s Furniture
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Rod Lambeth, owner of Tomlinson Erwin-Lambeth, stands next to a cutting machine — one of his newest pieces of hi-tech furniture making machines. Photo/Eliot Duke
On the Cutting Edge
Businessman calls on state to help small companies
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Philip Young sits on one of the work stations at his business, Carolina Safety Sport, in Thomasville. Like many other small business owners, he is struggling to increase output and manpower at his facility. Photo/Eliot Duke
Diversity, technology key to small business success
Editor’s note: The following is the second in a three-part series on the struggles of small businesses. Philip Young and Carolina Safety Sport have seen it all recently. It wasn’t all that long ...
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Stamey Hardin (right) speaks during a small business forum Thursday at Davidson County Community College while Rep. Hugh Holliman looks on. Photo/Eliot Duke
Laying it on the Line
Small business owners face risks to survive
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Cellular Sales Verizon store hits the ground running
Less than one month after opening the doors to its new Thomasville location at 1042 Randolph St., Cellular Sales Verizon Store already is receiving honors. Thomasville City Beautification Committe...
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Council approves incentives for Project 3C
Thomasville City Council approved the economic incentives package for a company that could bring more jobs to the city at its public hearing Monday night. Called Project 3C, the company would pled...
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BWD Computers opens downtown
Downtown Thomasville welcomed another resident Wednesday afternoon at a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Joined by Mayor Joe Bennett and several members of city council, Jay Browning officially opened BW...
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Academy Eye Center named February Business of the Month
As February draws to a close, Academy Eye Center in Thomasville celebrates its final days as the City Beautification Committee’s Business of the Month. Business of the Month, a City Beautification...
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HiToms unveils new apparel line
H.T. Authentic Sportswear, a new local company founded by Thomasville HiToms president Greg Suire, unveiled its line of custom moisture management apparel Wednesday afternoon at the HiToms clubhous...
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HiToms engage in new venture
Thomasville HiToms President Greg Suire is embarking on a venture he hopes will lead to job creation in a town that desperately needs it. Suire and the HiToms Baseball Club announced on Monday th...
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Stamey Hardin will redirect his focus from GM to affordable car care and used car sales in his new business.
Local GM Superstore to close doors
Hardin to focus on used car sales and service
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Jennifer Westmoreland stands in her studio inside the Belk Building in downtown Thomasville.
Photography studio takes January Business of the Month honors
For its renovations of part of the old Belk building, Thomasville City Beautification Committee has named J. Westmoreland Photography as Business of the Month for January 2010. Jennifer Westmorela...
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County working to bring in new businesses
LEXINGTON — In a joint meeting Tuesday, The Davidson County Board of Commissioners and the Lexington City Council approved incentives for companies that could bring more than 350 jobs and $30 milli...
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Unilin contract changes approved
Thomasville City Council approved changes to its incentive contract with Unilin Flooring Inc. at its Monday meeting. The amendment will waive the contract’s job requirement if, during one of the p...
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Side Street Café was named Business of the Month for December by the City Beautification Committee. Photo/Karissa Minn
Side Street Café recognized for expansion
The Thomasville City Beautification Committee has named Side Street Café as December Business of the Month for its recent expansion and decorations. The café is set up in the back of Thomasville E...
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Festival to connect residents with businesses
A new festival in downtown Thomasville this weekend will help connect area residents with local businesses and not-for-profit groups. Thomasville’s Community Festival and Business Expo will be hel...
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Overcoming holiday stress at work
Dear Coach, Our organization is going through change which is causing unbearable stress. The holidays are approaching as well as year end inventories, planning and reviews. Everyone is uptight. ...
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Find your strengths and be grateful for them
Do you believe yourself to be a talented individual? This question opened last week’s article and a new series on Strengths Finder. It’s an interesting question to consider for people at any age...
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From left, are Vivian Wilborne, Ann Black (seated), Angel Sims, Deborah Saintsing. They are all brokers with Ann Black Realty.
Realty office finds success in new location
After converting a vacant home into a spacious office, Ann Black Realty has been named October Business of the Month by The Thomasville City Beautification Committee. Ann Black, broker/principal, ...
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