Greensboro’s Best of 2025: How the Guilford Merchants Association Builds Community

Greensboro, NC — Every community has its bright spots — the neighbors, businesses and local favorites that make it feel like home. As 2025 comes to a close, Patch and T-Mobile are recognizing the people, places and moments that made this year brighter in Greensboro through our Best of 2025 series.

This story was submitted by Terry C. Power, who nominated the Guilford Merchants Association (GMA). To share your own Best of 2025 nomination, click here to answer a few questions, and we’ll take it from there.

Who or what are you nominating for Best of 2025?

As far as business organizations, the Guilford Merchants Association (GMA) is head and shoulders above the others. Their networking opportunities, their professionalism and their social events all make for a welcoming, referrals-focused organization. A special nod to the members of their Networking Gurus group.

How did this person, place or experience make a difference in your life or community this year?

They welcomed me into thier group. pointed me to business opportunities and are always there to assist if I have questions.

What would you like everyone in town to know about your nominee?

If you do business locally, you ought to be visiting a GMA event or two to see what it is all about.

If you could tell them one thing, what would it be?

You are appreciated.

What’s something you love most about your town or community?

The friendliness of most everyone.

We want to hear from you, too! Is there a restaurant, a contractor, a business, a person — even a place — that’s your pick for Best of 2025? Click here to answer a few questions, and your story could be featured on Patch.

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