Education bond draws business groups interest
HIGH POINT — The High Point political action committee that’s been active in local elections will take up the issue of whether to place a major education bond referendum before the voters next year as part of its endorsement for the 2020 campaign year.
Council, mayoral candidates address violence, other issues facing city
HIGH POINT — Contenders for High Point mayor and City Council have a lot to say about violent crime, but are they divided on the question of what to do about it? That was one issue raised at a candidate forum Thursday night hosted by Business High Point-Chamber of Commerce.
Letter: Local bonds will improve High Point
This week, Business High Point – Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted in support of the $50 million High Point Bond Project, which will be on the Nov. 5 ballot. Although we are a business-centric organization, we understand that the well-being and characteristics of a great city are more than simply a vibrant economy. This Bond Initiative – which will not raise taxes - will enhance the infrastructure, places and people that make High Point great.
Lauren Miller
BHP Chamber Supports the 2019 High Point Bond Project
The Business High Point - Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors votes unanimously in support of the 2019 High Point Bond Project & encourages you to do the same! In efforts to increase awareness and support, BHP Chamber will be running an ad every Sunday in the High Point Enterprise highlighting the positive impact the bond project will have on our City. The ad will run from now until November 3.
Pair of forums offer chance to judge candidates
HIGH POINT — Voters deciding races for mayor and High Point City Council will get a pair of chances to see and hear from the candidates first-hand during a pair of forums in the next week.
Bond vote gets Chamber, CVB backing
HIGH POINT — Business and tourism leaders in High Point are throwing their weight behind the city’s $50 million general obligation bond referendum.
Unity Festival brings message of healing
HIGH POINT — Unity, love and peace were the themes on Saturday as neighbors and community members gathered on Washington Street for the 10th annual Unity Festival.
Lauren Miller
Journeys of Discovery: High Point, North Carolina's renaissance
12 year-old Tu Sen arrived in America from a Thailand refugee camp in 1986, clutching her treasured possessions wrapped in a cardboard box. Eventually settling in High Point, North Carolina, Tu worked in her family’s restaurant for 19 years before opening her own eatery, 98 Asian Bistro, five years ago. Correspondent Tom Wilmer visits with Tu Sen and meets with Patrick Chapin, CEO of High Point Chamber of Commerce, about the reinvention of downtown High Point.
Lauren Miller
Health System Vice President honored as Top Businesswoman
When he was named the leader of High Point’s hospital last year, Dr. James Hoekstra recalled how unfamiliar the territory was. So he turned to Denise Potter to help him get oriented, he said Tuesday. “When I started a year ago, I came with a whole bunch of knowledge about health care, but (little) knowledge about High Point,” Hoekstra said. “I relied on her. She knew everybody. She had connections with everybody. She had relationships with everybody.”
First Teen Leadership class graduates
HIGH POINT — More than 20 teens graduated Tuesday from the YMCA of High Point and Business High Point-Chamber of Commerce’s pilot Teen Leadership High Point summer program.
