Telework: Not Just For Moms And Millennials
New research finds that nearly one-third of full-time workers do most of their work remotely. But just who those workers are — and how much work they're doing — may come as a surprise.
Economy
RF Micro Devices Merger Plan Creates Uncertainty
Each week, Justin Catanoso interviews a reporter from our media partner, the Triad Business Journal. In today's report, he talks with The Business Journal's Matt Evans about Matt's story on the nearly $1.6 billion merger agreement between Greensboro-based RF Micro Devices and Oregon-based TriQuint Semiconductor Inc.
The 787 Returns, And Boeing Is Watching Its Every Move
After being grounded for months, Boeing's 787 jetliner is back in the air. To help ensure that the planes keep flying and arrive on time, the company is monitoring the entire fleet in real time.
Netflix Pays Comcast To Ensure Its Videos Stream Smoothly
Content companies and internet service providers have disagreed over who should pay for broadband infrastructure upgrades. A new agreement between Nextflix and Comcast suggests that's changing.
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.