Economy
Netflix Pays Comcast To Ensure Its Videos Stream Smoothly
RF Micro Devices Announces Merger That Would Create $2 Billion Company
Greensboro-based electronic chip maker RF Micro Devices Inc. announced a major merger Monday. The company is buying Oregon-based TriQuint Semiconductor. It's an all-stock deal valued at more than $1.5 billion. The merged company will have combined revenues of more than $2 billion.
Goodwill Opens Relocated Prosperity Center in Winston-Salem
Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina cut the ribbon Friday on a new location for its Prosperity Center located on Waughtown Street.
Winston-Salem Fire Kills 1, Displaces 11
A fire at an apartment building in Winston-Salem Sunday afternoon killed one man, and left 11 people homeless.
Getting a College Degree Without Stepping a Foot on Campus
In this week's business report, Justin Catanoso talks with The Business Journal's Matt Evans about Matt's recent story on online education.
Belgian Furniture Company to Open Headquarters in High Point
A Belgian furniture maker announced plans Wednesday to locate its new U.S. headquarters in High Point.
Closing the Skills Gap
Every Friday on 88.5 WFDD Justin Catanoso, the director of the journalism program at Wake Forest University, sits down with a reporter from the Triad Business Journal to discuss business-related topics in the Piedmont. This week, he spoke with Katie Arcieri about companies who are struggling to find skilled labor. She tells Justin this is the reason why several of these companies are giving returning veterans a second look.
Google Program Offers Free Web Site & Training For North Carolina Small Businesses
There is a new resource available to small businesses owners in the state that helps them grow their customer base through the Internet.
Better Business Bureau Seeks New Leader
The Better Business Bureau of Northwest North Carolina is looking for a new leader.