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Business Smart: Conservation Trust for North Carolina
As one of our Family Forward NC Certified Employers, Conservation Trust for North Carolina is walking the walk by offering policies and practices that support the health and well-being of its employees, their children and their families while inspiring and…Business Smart: Sasser Restoration
Sarah Cook, a supervisor at Sasser Restoration, has been a steady force for thousands of people at the moment when they need someone the most.Sasser Restoration, based in Whitsett, NC in Guilford County with offices in South Carolina, California…Business Smart: Cabarrus County
In Cabarrus County, a public-private child care partnership is creating buzz as a new way to help solve the child care crisis within local communities.“We’re hoping others will see what we have done and model it. During this child…Business Smart: A Place at the Table
Choosing to have a career in the restaurant industry shouldn’t mean choosing to not have benefits. That’s the mindset of Maggie Kane, founder and executive director of the café A Place at the Table.“If we don’t start adding benefits in…
Business Smart: North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
When Cody Brandon had her first child, Cassidy, she and her husband George were part of the 74 percent of public-sector workers without paid family leave. So they pulled together their vacation and sick leave to have what paid time…Business Smart: Redwoods Group
When Nate Searcy’s first child was born, Nate only had two weeks’ paid family leave. With his second, he had 12 weeks — which he says helped him immensely with his work-life balance and eased his wife’s transition back to…
Business Smart: Eastcut Sandwich Bar
Eastcut Sandwich Bar started as the brainchild of two guys from New York. Brad Bankos and Steve Wuench bring the art of the delicatessen sandwich to Durham in a comfortable and approachable way, and that welcoming, family-friendly environment extends to…