Triad Manufacturers Are Making Smart Fabrics
Technology is making even the clothes on your back a little smarter.
Economy
Exporting Provides Big Opportunities for Business Owners in the Piedmont Triad
The export business is growing nationally, especially in the Tar Heel state. According to the federal International Trade Administration, in 2012, North Carolina's export shipments of merchandise totaled $28.8 billion.
Soon To Be Big In Japan, Jim Beam's Roots To Stay In Kentucky
In a deal worth some $16 billion, Japanese beverage giant Suntory is buying Beam Inc., maker of Jim Beam bourbon and owner of well-known American brands such as Maker's Mark. Industry leaders say it's a reflection of bourbon's exploding popularity in Asian markets, but some wonder if the new owners will preserve bourbon's Kentucky heritage.
Security Experts Say Data Thieves Are Getting Harder To Fight
Even retailers that invest heavily in sophisticated security systems are seeing new vulnerabilities from rogue hackers who are buying software tools on the black market.
Your Federal Tax Refund Could Be Delayed
There may be a delay in taxpayers getting their federal refunds. It's connected to last October's federal shutdown.
70 Million Customers Affected by Target Security Breach
The reach of Target's security breach involves more customers than first reported.
Crossing City Lines to Grow Winston-Salem's Event Business
Winston-Salem is getting help from one of its neighbors to bring in entertainment and sports events.
Changes for One Group of Greensboro Businesses
Greensboro officials are rewriting what the city calls “sexually oriented business” rules.
A Bet, Five Metals And The Future Of The Planet
Decades ago, amid fears of rapid population growth, a biologist and an economist made a bet about how many people the planet could sustain. Global population is now estimated to top 7.1 billion. So who won the famous bet?