Gig East Coverage

Charlotte agtech startup Druid Agriculture wins pitch event at Gig East Summit

The winner of the Gig East Summit pitch event is Druid Agriculture, a Charlotte-based startup that has developed a simple, affordable AI-enabled software and camera system that allows farmers to remotely manage and monitor crops so they can solve problems faster and improve yields.

AI, business technology, digital skills take center stage at Gig East Summit

Generative Ai, ChatGPT, and similar chatbots have already secured a slot as defining innovations of the 2020s. At Gig East Summit 2023, Gig East, Greenlight Community Broadband, and the City of Wilson aim to show attendees how they can make this new technology work for their professional and personal lives.

Gig East Summit returns June 8; RIoT startup pitch event on program

The 2023 Gig East Summit is taking place in Historic Downtown Wilson on June 8.  This event exists to bring together local entrepreneurs, business owners, community partners, and industry thought leaders from Wilson and the Triangle to focus on how advancements in technology and innovation can transform our community.

Inside Gig East: Bringing technological innovation to eastern North Carolina

The GigEast mission: "We bring the Research Triangle and Eastern North Carolina together to encourage entrepreneurial and community success and explore next-generation technology."

Community members and groups find a home at the Gig East Exchange

The Gig East Exchange serves as a third place for Wilson residents.

Innovation Spotlight: Tips to help guide entrepreneurs launching a startup

Editor’s note: Emily Wells is Greenlight Marketing & Sales Manager. This is the first in a new series of features […]

Coworking in the time of COVID — and beyond

On the heels of COVID-19, the coworking space and programs at Wilson’s Gig East are taking lessons learned to create the most productive space for members. 

Gig East partnership brings digital accessibility to Wilson

Through a partnership with the Center on Rural Innovation, Gig East and the City of Wilson are bringing more opportunities to the rural area thanks to training and accessibility. 

Welcome to Wilson: the next innovation hub in North Carolina

Wilson, North Carolina, located just east of Raleigh, is home to the Gig East Exchange, Greenlight broadband, an incubator program for small businesses and a passionate local community -- not to mention a low cost of living and close proximity to the Triangle.

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Innovation on parade: Gig East Summit draws a crowd to fast-evolving Wilson

The theme of this year’s Gig East Summit was “Transforming E.A.S.T.”, with “E.A.S.T.” standing for entrepreneurship, art, science, and technology. The event was designed to highlight opportunities, resources, and advances in Wilson for innovators and entrepreneurs. Here's what happened.

Filmmaker Cat Brewer finds a home in Wilson

The creator of documentary “Sign the Show,” Cat Brewer moved to Wilson to help take care of a family member, but has found a permanent home thanks in large part to Gig East.

Wilson entrepreneurs build their business’ roots back home

Bankston Lewis and Joe Dyer, Wilson entrepreneurs and natives, started MidSouth Roofing and Construction. Now, they’ve brought their business back to their quickly growing hometown. 

Countdown to Gig East Summit: Showcasing the importance of stories

This year’s Gig East Summit takes place on May 20th and brings entrepreneurs, artists, scientists, and more to the city for panels, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities. 

Gig East Summit draws high-profile tech speakers to event in Wilson

The Gig East Summit is back! Join us for the 2022 Gig East Summit: Transforming E.A.S.T. on May 20, 2022, in Historic Downtown Wilson. The Summit will bring together local entrepreneurs, business owners, community partners, and industry thought leaders from Wilson and the Triangle to focus on how entrepreneurship, the arts, science, and technology are being transformed in Wilson.

Ep 6: Innovation lives in Wilson

Home to the Gig East Exchange coworking space, Greenlight broadband, an incubator program for small businesses and a passionate local community, Wilson has all the right ingredients to become the next innovation hub.

Art entrepreneurship: How Gig East member Cat Brewer learned filmmaking to raise awareness for deaf accessibility

Entrepreneur Cat Brewer wants music to be accessible to everyone. Here's her story.

Graduating out of the Exchange: Samora Naturals

With a background in laboratory science and a passion for healthy ingredients, Shawna Moses has grown Kinky Tresses and Samora Naturals from her living room to a storefront. 

Roots run deep: Meet Gig East's Brittany Smith

Gig East Exchange staff member Brittany Smith shares how she’s seen Wilson transform itself in the last decade. As Greenlight and Gig East have flourished, Brittany has watched her hometown thrive as well. Heres her story.

Graduating out of the Exchange: North State Consulting

At North State Consulting, CEO Bill O’Boyle specializes in helping businesses grow. 

Graduating out of the Exchange: Shyft Auto

By bringing Amazon-like services to the automotive industry, Shyft Auto is making auto repairs more convenient than ever. 

Local artists find a canvas at Gig East Exchange

For wall art and signage at the Gig East Exchange, the city turned to local artists. 

Gig East, RIoT celebrate first event at Gig East Exchange in Wilson

The Gig East Exchange hosted its first event, “RIoT LVIII: Connecting Rural Communities to the Global Economy" recently. Heres what happened.

Larema Coffee House serves as ‘third space’ for Wilson residents

The Exchange’s Larema Coffee House has become a gathering hub for residents of Wilson. 

Cisco partnership brings new technology to Wilson’s Exchange

Through Cisco’s DNA spaces, Wilson’s Gig East Exchange is using innovative technology to make its co-working space more effective. 

Gig East Virtual Summit 2020 underway featuring wide variety of speakers, subjects

Gig East, a hub for innovation and community in Wilson, is hosting the Gig East Virtual Summit 2020 this week with programs set for today and Thursday.