Q4 Report and Year-in-Review 2021 is a significant year for Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. as it marks our first full year of operations under the unified vision of economic development set forth when we launched as a new organization in 2020. Programs in entrepreneurship, talent and workforce, place marketing, and target industry sector recruitment are new. We’ve… Read More »
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Our Impact in 2021
Winston-Salem Dash Welcome President & General Manager
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 »
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 »