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The Guilford County Small Business and Entrepreneurship Department (SBED) and NC Cooperative Extension - Guilford County Center are partnering with Triad Black Faith Leaders and Black Farmers Network, City of High Point, and East Greensboro NOW for the Sunday Farmers Market in High Point. The farmers market will be held on Sunday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mendenhall Station, 220 E. Commerce Avenue, High Point. 

The Guilford County Small Business and Entrepreneurship Department (SBED) is joining the Piedmont Triad Business Collaborative and community partners for the 2025 Piedmont Triad Business Collaborative Week, formerly known as Piedmont Triad MED Week. The annual event, from Monday, Oct. 27, through Sunday, Nov. 2, is a region-wide series of events designed to empower small businesses, facilitate networking, and spotlight economic opportunity across the Triad.

The farmers market will be held on Thursday, June 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature minority farmers offering fresh, locally grown produce and meat. The event will also showcase live music and performances, craft vendors, and local food trucks. There is no admission fee to attend the farmers' market.

Guilford County is proud to announce that Shaunne Thomas, Director of Small Business and Entrepreneurship, has been honored with the Thurgood Marshall Award at the 2025 Esther Awards by the Welfare Reform Liaison Project, Inc. (WRLP).

Meet the Executive Director of SBEDJoin Guilford County’s Small Business and Entrepreneurship Department (SBED) for Directors and Donuts, a casual, conversation-based series designed to connect small business owners directly with County leadership. This session features Shaunne Thomas, Executive Director of SBED, who will share insights on small business support, access to public contracting opportunities, and how local businesses can better engage with county resources.

This free, monthly workshop is designed to help small business owners build confidence in managing their finances and making informed business decisions. Participants will gain practical guidance on understanding key financial concepts, improving cash flow, and strengthening their business for long-term growth and sustainability.

The Guilford County Small Business and Entrepreneurship Department (SBED) and NC Cooperative Extension - Guilford County Center are partnering with Triad Black Faith Leaders, Black Farmers Network, and East Greensboro NOW for the Juneteenth Triad Farmers Market at the Hayes-Taylor Memorial YMCA in Greensboro. The farmers market will be held on Thursday, June 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature minority farmers offering fresh, locally grown produce and meat. The event will also showcase live music and performances, craft vendors, and local food trucks.