We welcomed more than 200 student interns representing colleges and universities across the nation through the Intern Experience program this year. The summer began with the kickoff event at Wake Forest University School of Business, followed by socials at the Winston-Salem Dash baseball game, the new Hotel Indigo, and Dave and Buster’s. Students were given… Read More »
Author: Greater Winston-Salem, Inc.
Interns Reflect on their Summer Work Experiences in Winston-Salem
Advocacy Update: State Budget Stalemate, Association Health Plans, & More
NC Budget Update I love college football. The only thing better than a good ballgame on a crisp fall day is a ballgame that goes into multiple overtimes. When LSU and Texas A&M battled in a seven-overtime thriller in 2018, everyone won because we were treated to some fantastic action. Unfortunately, overtime is only good… Read More »
Your Business and Personal Finances Shouldn’t Mix – Here’s Why
If you are an entrepreneur or small business owner, you are undoubtedly passionate about your business and determined to succeed. And like many who are in business for themselves, you may sometimes struggle with bringing work home with you. People in all careers can struggle with work/life balance, but it can be even more difficult… Read More »
You Just Got Your Property Tax Bill, Now What?
Most North Carolina businesses will receive their property tax bill in July or August. So, having just received your property tax bill, what should you take a closer look at? What You Need to Know about Property Tax in North Carolina Real Property: All real estate, except properties under exemptions and exclusions by statute, is… Read More »
Calculate Your Commute Costs
According to US Census research, Americans spend roughly 26 minutes each way on their daily commute. While our local commute time is slightly below the national average at 21.4 minutes, those minutes add up over the course of a year – and so can the associated costs. A Citi Commuter Index found the average commuter spends… Read More »
Advocacy Update: Infrastructure, Parental Leave, & More
Infrastructure Paving– The North Carolina Department of Transportation is currently in the process of evaluating our Division paving needs for the 2020 season. As part of their process they are reaching out to the community for input into the process. If there are state maintained roads in your area that you would like to be… Read More »