Area business owners have an opportunity to hear from a panel of experts who will discuss how to grow a small business. The program will be held Tuesday, June 28 from noon to 2 p.m. in the VGCC Civic Center on the Henderson campus.
MakoRx, a local business and member of the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce, has organized the “How to Grow Your Small Business” event, and Chamber President Michele Burgess said it will be a wonderful opportunity to learn strategies to help business owners – whether they’re getting a new startup off the ground or own a business that’s been around a long time.
Among the topics to be discussed: health care, HR relations, finances and employee retention.
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The Vance County Public School Foundation is pleased to announce MAKO Medical, a national reference laboratory and leader in COVID-19 testing, has matched the Foundation’s initial funding of $5,000 for Learning that Extends Actual Performances (LEAP) Grants to double the amount available to Vance County educators. The Foundation initially committed $5,000 for the LEAP teacher mini-grants to support quality programs and educational ideas, and MAKO Medical agreed to match that amount with another $5,000.
“The foundation appreciates MAKO’s support for our mission of promoting quality programs in public schools,” Aarika Sandlin, Public Information Officer for Vance County Schools. “We will ensure that these mini-grants have the greatest impact on our educators and students.”
MAKO Medical’s Mikey the Shark visiting Vance County teachers in February 2020
The LEAP grants will be distributed in August at a district convocation. More details on how to apply and receive the grants will be provided in the following weeks.
“MAKO Medical values the vital work of educators,” said Josh Arant, COO, MAKO Medical. “We are honored to be able to help educators implement their innovative ideas in the classrooms.”
The recruitment and retention of certified teachers for Vance County Schools and the enhancement of programs and services for students are priorities for the Foundation. Over the years, the foundation has provided financial support for school system projects, teacher workshops, and special activities.
“We welcome additional donations for companies and individuals wanting to support our Vance County educators,” said Sandlin. “We all know how tough 2020 was on students, teachers and families. Helping our teachers enact their innovative ideas to improve classroom performance is a great way to support teachers and students.”
The LEAP grants for teachers are given annually, along with the co-sponsorship of the Teacher Executive Institute with the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce. The foundation also gives monetary awards to the local teacher of the year, principal of the year, and teachers who obtain National Board Certification.
About the Vance County Public School Foundation
The Vance County Public School Foundation supports all local public schools and encourages the successful development of the younger generation through community support. The Vance County Public School Foundation seeks to leverage the investment of private contributions from business, industry, and individuals to ensure the most significant possible impact in education. The foundation was chartered in 1988 and is governed by a volunteer board of directors.
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As part of a rebroadcast of Tuesday’s Sports Talk, Chad Price, Founder/CEO of Mako Medical, was featured in the second segment of WIZS Town Talk Thursday at 11 a.m.
Price discussed how Mako, with a location in Vance County, has quickly transitioned into one of the largest COVID-19 laboratories in America with over 2 million tests performed.
Prior to COVID, the lab performed approximately 3,000 types of tests for hospitals, urgent care facilities and labs.
“When COVID hit,” Price explained, “we made the decision as a team to pivot and reallocate these resources and really focus on helping people with the virus. We did that early on, and it has just continued to grow.”
According to Price, Mako currently serves as the official testing partner for 17 states in the country.
“We’ve done a really great job of getting the results out quickly, which is what people really need, especially as you start to see a resurgence [of COVID]. We also have a good program in place to prevent false positives,” Price stated.
Price’s comments come at a time when the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting new highs in COVID numbers daily.
To hear the interview in its entirety, including Mako’s dedication to hiring veterans and sports talk, go to WIZS.com and click on Town Talk.
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MAKO Medical will celebrate Veterans Day by providing a free, take-home meal to all Vance County Veterans and their families. Meals will be distributed in a drive-thru line at American Legion Post 60 (110 East Spring St., Henderson) on Saturday, November 14, 2020.
The American Legion Veterans Day Ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. that morning and will be followed by the drive-thru meal from 10:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Please follow the signs on-site for further directions.
For more information, please contact Seth Palmer at (919) 653-7816.
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NCWorks Career Center will host two Virtual Hiring Events per week over the next several weeks for Mako Medical starting Thursday, July 16, 2020, at 11 a.m. The Virtual Hiring event schedule will be the same every week with sessions at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and 11 a.m. on Thursdays.
The Virtual Hiring Event will include a brief company overview, information about available positions, skills related to the positions and the application process. Strong applicants can view the available positions and apply directly to Mako Medical at www.makomedical.com/careers, but anyone that would like more information or has questions is encouraged to join the Virtual Hiring Event sessions.
Nugget
NCWorks also hosted a Virtual Open House for Nugget at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 14. There will be more events in the coming weeks as well.
Nugget is a manufacturer of children’s furniture which currently operates in Hillsborough and is relocating to Butner. They are seeking 30 new team members to begin on September 1 at the Butner facility, with training starting the last week in August. They are a living wage employer paying $15/hour and provide 100% health insurance. These are team assembly positions. Heavy lifting is not required.
Please visit https://nuggetcomfort.com/ [nuggetcomfort.com] for information on the employer, but please be aware that NCWorks has been asked to prescreen all applicants. If an applicant reaches out directly to the company, they will receive the link to the event. The employer requests no phone calls, and there is no number provided on the website.
With questions on these events, including how to join the upcoming virtual sessions, please contact NCWorks Career Center Business Services team members Lonnda Brothers or Joe Jung at (919) 693-2686 or by email at joseph.jung@ncworks.gov or lonnda.brothers@ncworks.gov.
