Ply Gem in Cary Raises $332 Million in IPO
The IPO market is back in vogue on Wall Street, at least for Triangle companies. Last week, Cary-based Ply Gem raised $332 million in an IPO on May 23, 2013.
Entries by Hal Goodtree
Weekend Events: Memorial Day
With all the wet, cool weather, it’s hard to believe were staring in the face of Memorial Day weekend. But that’s what the Calendar say, with a weekend full of holiday events.
Hob Nob Jazz Series – Only 2 More Shows
The Hob Nob Jazz Series at Booth Amphitheatre only has two more shows on the schedule. One is this Wednesday and the other next week.
Cary Gets Code for America Brigade
Code for America (CfA) started in 2009. It’s a non-profit, non-partisan organization that brings together programmers, designers, data analysts and other web-industry professionals to work with municipalities to promote openness, participation and efficiency in local government. Now, Cary has it’s own Code for America Brigade.
Editor’s Journal: A Weekend in Pictures
This past weekend, I managed to get around to three interesting events in the greater Cary region: CenterStage on the front lawn of DPAC in Durham, Wheel on Academy in downtown Cary and Morrisville’s East Meets West festival.
A Visit to the Culinary Farm at SAS Campus
On Monday, I had the pleasure of visiting the Culinary Farm at SAS Campus. This gem-of-a-garden supplies fresh vegetables and fruit for Herons, An and the SAS cafeterias.
Pictures: Cary Train Day 2013
The weather was perfect on Saturday for the 2nd annual National Train Day celebration in downtown Cary. Here are a few pictures to remember the day.
Recipe: Lamb Chops on the Grill for Mother’s Day
Here’s an easy recipe for lamb chops on the grill that will make Mom (or the mother of your children) say “he’s thinking outside the box.”
Pictures: HerbFest 2013
The cool, damp weather that has settled on Cary this Spring continued for Herbfest 2013. But the chilly wind did not dampen spirits at Page-Walker for the most successful and interesting celebration of culinary gardening yet.
Help Save Reedy Creek 8th Grade Dance
At Reedy Creek Middle School in Cary, the PTA didn’t have money to fund the 8th Grade Dance. The principal didn’t have money. So a student stepped in to fill the gap. Now, you can help.