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All You Need to Grow

We know that growing your business isn't easy. That's why we're here. Our single-minded goal is to help your business grow and prosper. By promoting a strong local economy, advancing the interests of the business community and serving our members, we can make our community an even better place to live, work and play. If your organization isn't currently a Chamber member we invite you to join now.

LATEST NEWS

Attend the Chamber's Tech Briefing on March 31

Can regenerative medicine transform health care and our community? How can we detect anthrak and improve homeland security? Can we provide affordable clean water to developing countries? How can you plan your financial future online? Attend the Chamber’s Tech Briefing on March 31 at 8:00 a.m. and find out the answers to these questions. This is your chance to see how companies in Winston-Salem are using technology to improve our lives, strengthen our economy, and create local jobs. Click here for more information and to register.

Business After Hours: This Thursday!

Come enjoy casual networking at the Chamber's traditional evening get-together, sponsored by Truliant Federal Credit Union. Bring plenty of business cards--you may just meet your next best client or associate! RSVP here.

Google Day is Tuesday, March 23

Support the effort to bring an ultra-high-speed broadband network to Winston-Salem--nominate the Twin City to be included in Google’s Fiber for Communities initiative! Google will be evaluating community support when choosing sites, so show your enthusiasm for this project by decorating your place of business or offering a 'Google Special' on the 23rd. Click here for all the details.

2010 Membership Directory is Now Available!
In addition to our existing online interactive business directory, the Chamber’s 2010 Membership Directory is now available to view online and download in its entirety. Updated quarterly and available exclusively to Chamber members, the Membership Directory provides a comprehensive list of businesses and organizations including addresses, telephone numbers, websites, and contact information. Our directory is sponsored by Primo Water and Stratford Advisors. For more information, to view and download the complete directory, or to search the directory online, please click here.

WinstonWorks Launched: New Resource for Job Seekers and Employers

A consortium of community partners has joined together to create WinstonWorks, a employment development initiative. The primary objective of WinstonWorks is to create jobs and put people back to work in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. So far, WinstonWorks has received commitments to create over 100 jobs and internships from area companies. Visitors to www.winstonworks.org can search for jobs, review community resources and ask for additional information. Click here for further information on this vital program.

The Chamber's New Members

Click here to see the Chamber's newest members. We value your membership and thank you for helping to improve Winston-Salem, its economy, and our business climate.

Salute to Business Award

Two business received the Salute to Business Award in February: the Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County and Bo-Ty Florist. Read more details here.

Mullen was honored with the Salute to Business Award for the month of January. Read more about the award and see a list of past recipients here.

Connect For Lunch

Lunches every week with other Chamber members. It's easy. It's convenient. And it's cheap (in a good way). Small groups (3 or 4 per group). Learn more.

Support Chamber Restaurants
Our member restaurants help make the Connect For Lunch program a success. Click here for a complete list, and be sure to mention the Chamber when you visit them!

INFORMATION YOU CAN USE

Millions of $ Are At Stake!

Make sure Winston-Salem and Forsyth County get their share of YOUR federal tax dollars by encouraging your employees and customers to complete their U.S. Census forms when they receive them April 1. All U.S. residents (citizens and non-citizens) must be counted by law, and getting a complete count here can help us with funds for roads, libraries, and teachers. Right-click here for an electronic 'Census Education Kit,' containing posters, information sheets and sample forms for you to share with your employees. Need a hard copy? Just stop by our offices during regular business hours and inquire at the desk. Thanks for helping in this critical effort.

Updated Community and Economic Data Now Available

Updated in December 2009, the Chamber's Winston-Salem: By The Numbers provides a brief overview of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County and its demographic and economic characteristics. This document uses public data sources to supply reliable and trustworthy information to the community about Winston-Salem. Download this document here.