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Entrepreneurial Support

You've got this great idea for a new business. Congratulations. You've taken the first step to becoming a full-fledged company- not to mention a valuable contributor to our area's economic development. And we're behind you all the way. Below is a list of programs and services that can give your startup a powerful head start.

One-on-one assistance and resource referral

Technology Council networking and educational opportunities
Customized research
Connection to local, state and federal resources (NC Department of Commerce, US Department of Commerce, NW Piedmont Council of Governments; Council for Entrepreneurial Development, BLINK)
Cooperative programming with other organizations serving entrepreneurs (click for Entrepreneur Resource List)
Networking (Business Before Hours/ Business After Hours)
Annual Tech Briefing (primarily recognizes/promotes local entrepreneurial companies)
Government Affairs promotes entrepreneurial agenda (e.g. R&D tax credit, Escheat funds for seed capital)
Referral Groups

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Updated Dec. 2010

Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce Mission Statement
To serve our members - To promote a strong local economy - To advance the interests of the business community