Minor League Baseball record-breaker Brian DeAngelis brings wealth of experience to Winston-Salem The Winston-Salem Dash announced that Brian DeAngelis will serve as the organization’s next President and General Manager. DeAngelis, a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has guided teams to industry-leading results over the course of several years in leadership roles around Minor League Baseball. Brian DeAngelis,… Read More »
Author: Greater Winston-Salem, Inc.
Winston-Salem Dash Welcome President & General Manager
Students ASPIRE to Future Careers in Paid Internships
Students and Employers Benefit from ASPIRE WS Internship Program Students are getting to work in Winston-Salem, being paired for paid internship opportunities and workforce skills training through the ASPIRE WS internship program. Available to WS/FCS juniors and seniors in six local high schools, ASPIRE aims to provide students with real-world experience to support their career… Read More »
Buy Local on Small Business Saturday
The holiday shopping season is underway and it is projected to be a good one for retailers. According to the National Retail Federation, the 2021 holiday shopping season could see a ten percent increase in sales over 2020. It is more important than ever for this increase in purchasing to benefit local businesses that are… Read More »
State Budget Impact in Forsyth County
Winston Salem/Forsyth County will greatly benefit from the recently signed state budget. Our General Assembly approved a two-year state budget on Thursday November 18th, and sent it to Governor Cooper’s desk. The governor’s signature codified the budget. This budget is 100% aligned with Greater Winston Salem, Inc’s current and previous legislative agendas. We are thrilled… Read More »
Winston Under 40 Leadership Awards
Each year, Winston Under 40 recognizes the talents and contributions of 20 of Winston-Salem’s young professionals. We are excited to present the 2021 Leadership Award winners! Devin Allen Registered Nurse, Atrium Health and CEO/Owner, Soul Food Healing Co. Devin, an alumna of Winston Salem State University, is a community health professional, entrepreneur, and activist. Her… Read More »
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October is recognized by the Department of Labor as National Disability Employment Awareness Month to advocate for the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the workforce. Headquartered in Winston-Salem, IFB Solutions is the country’s largest employer of people who are blind. IFB Solutions employs about 1,000 people, half of whom are blind or visually impaired. … Read More »