Active Defender, a startup based in Moore County, has been named as one of the top 10 startups to watch by the NC Tech Association.
NC Tech Association’s Technology Corporate Awards recognize technology companies for innovation, excellence and growth.
According to their website, Active Defender’s innovative crisis communication technology equips students, parents and faculty with tools to help in the event of an emergency.
Active Defender’s emergency app works to ensure all parties involved can gain the answers to these four questions:
Technology such as this is important for increasing security in schools and ensuring the safety of students and staff.
This is the first year of the Veteran Business Expo, and it grew out of Fayetteville PWC’s Economic Impact Program, which focuses on expanding access and opportunity in public-sector contracting while strengthening the local economy. It builds off th
Lynlene Apiary and Crafts is owned and operated by mother-daughter duo Carolyn Kleinert and Jolene Kleinert. They are certified apiarists and sell honey, candles made with beeswax, soaps and other crafts at local farmers markets. Photos by GFBJ.Lynle
Big T’s has been a local favorite of Hope Mills since 2000 when Timmy (Big T) and Donna Gray first opened right on Hope Mills Lake. It is a seasonal restaurant, so many of Big T’s loyal customers were happy to hear they would now be open year-round, seven days a week.
