Small Business Plan Contest The City of Winston-Salem’s Office of Business Inclusion and Advancement is devoted to promoting the growth of small businesses in Winston-Salem. The office provides entrepreneurs with assistance in writing business plans and the steps involved in starting a business. The department will host its fifth Business Plan Contest. The informational kick-off… Read More »
Category: Economic Development
City of Winston-Salem Launches 5th Annual Small Business Plan Competition
Wake Will Lead Campaign Surpasses $900 Million Milestone
Wake Forest University has raised more than $900 million in gifts and commitments to invest in students, faculty, and facilities as part of the Wake Will Lead campaign. President Nathan O. Hatch launched the Wake Will campaign publicly in 2013 with the desire to create opportunity, educate the whole person and inspire excellence. The campaign… Read More »
Smith Reynolds Airport contributes $801 million, 3,585 jobs to local economy
Smith Reynolds Airport has an $801 million impact on the local economy and supports 3,585 jobs according to a new report from the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Aviation Division. The North Carolina: The State of Aviation report shows the economic impact of the state’s 72 publicly-owned airports and their related aviation and aerospace assets. The… Read More »
The Power of Beliefs
Leadership Insights from Kelly King, Chairman and CEO of BB&T Kelly King has forged a lifetime of leadership experience with BB&T, and throughout his time in Executive Management, he has remained committed to leadership development. King established The BB&T Leadership Institute to provide leadership development programs to corporate executives, business owners, BB&T associates and education… Read More »
Support Work Ready Forsyth in the New Year
Winston Talent The economy is steadily growing, both locally and nationally. Unemployment is low. These are great traits for a city to boast about; unfortunately, they only tell half the story. Employment rates only consider those in the population that are employed or actively searching for a job while neglecting to represent those that have… Read More »
First Orangetheory Fitness Studio Opens in Winston-Salem Dec. 18
Member News from OrangeTheory Fitness At a time when many people are starting to think about New Years’ Resolutions, a national chain is breaking into the Winston-Salem market. Orangetheory Fitness Winston-Salem officially opens its doors in the Thruway shopping center with a community celebration on Tuesday, Dec. 18, which includes a ribbon cutting ceremony with… Read More »