All in Business
Crossings Farm produces healthy food while preserving the land that their family has cherished for over 200 years. Their family motto is “Bringing family, farming and community together”. They believe that farming and the act of working outside together is enjoyable and fulfilling, especially when friends and family come together.
In collaboration with our friends at the Winston-Salem Journal, Davidson Local is a proud Local Media Sponsor of the delicious week!
In early August, Sharon Styffe took the helm as the Davidson-Davie Community College director of the Small Business Center to help provide support and guidance to local owners. Styffe describes her role as helping local businesses connect passion with a wealth of resources.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the #lovelocalworkers event was postponed to Spring 2023! Please stay tuned for exciting announcements for free events in the upcoming months.
So as one begins downsizing, sorting items to give to family remember "tell the story". That's more valuable in most cases than the item itself.
Imaflex USA, Inc., a flexible packaging manufacturer, will add 37 new jobs in Davidson County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest up to $15 million for a major building expansion along with capital equipment for its U.S. production site in Thomasville.
Did you know that Hospice of Davidson County offers full food services for patients and their families? When patients are cared for at the Hinkle Hospice House, they are provided 3 fresh meals a day. Families can also partake in the meal options as they spend time with their loved ones.
Davidson Local held its very first Press Pass Dinner on Saturday, August 28th 2022! Thanks to all who supported or gave a contribution to FREE Local News!
An event celebrating local workers on September 5th is being postponed to Spring 2023!
Davidson County is getting its first intercity bus service that will connect the county to several other cities across the state on a daily basis. Sunway Charters, based in Winston-Salem, has started a mid-state express service from Winston-Salem to Fayetteville with stops in Lexington, High Point, Asheboro, Siler City and Sanford.
We look forward to seeing everyone tonight! We’re excited to introduce our first, foodie and hyperlocal evening of culture, food and conversation with chef Michael Morefield @ Rustic Roots on Main in Lexington. This mouthwatering event begins at 6 pm on Saturday, August 27th.
Davidson County Senior Services, in partnership with the Lexington Kiwanis Club, is hosting the Annual Seniors’ Day at the County Agricultural Fair. The date will be September 22 at the Davidson County Fairgrounds, 400 Greensboro St. Ext. The gates will open at 9:00 a.m., and admission is free for all seniors 55 and older.
This 6-week class, beginning on Sept. 13, will cover the basics of viticulture and enology.
Laura Brown, EGGER Wood Products, Christopher Maynard, EGGER Wood Products, Audrey Skeen, EGGER Wood Products, Austin Fulk, EGGER Wood Products. Second row: Aydin Campbell, Mohawk, Rene Slaughter, EGGER Wood Products, Noah Myers, EGGER Wood Products, Luke Fisher, EGGER Wood Products, Daniel Overcash, EGGER Wood Product, Gavin Clement, EGGER Wood Products, Davis Temple, EGGER Wood Products, and Kelby Leonard, CPM Wolverine Proctor.
Tracy Leonard is a carpenter by trade but a farmer at heart. You could say it’s in his blood since he can trace back his family of Davidson County farmers to 1729.
Here’s what’s been happening behind the stories this week…
Two uptown businesses relocating and expanding, while another has a new name and owner and one large anchor store has closed.
After years of working in restaurants and retail management he knew he wanted to start his own business. Due to low start up costs and his passion for great food he started a food truck business. His menu relied on high quality ingredients and focused on simplicity that allowed the ingredients to shine. He wanted to source his ingredients locally however it became very difficult. Small farms were hard to come by in the area of Colorado where he and his wife resided at the time, this caused him to become interested in what it would take to grow his own ingredients. “I had a little experience with gardening from helping my mom and grandma in the garden when I was a kid, but I knew I had a lot I needed to learn,” he says.
