First-of-its-Kind Solution Will Create Jobs, Spur Investment and Modernize Public Safety Communications across the State North Carolina is modernizing communications technology for its first responders. Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced his decision to accept the FirstNet and AT&T* plan to deliver a wireless broadband network to the state’s public safety community. FirstNet will bring advanced… Read More »
Author: Greater Winston-Salem, Inc.
NC to Transform Communications for Public Safety
Gayle Anderson Presented with the Order of the Longleaf Pine
The Chamber’s 132nd Annual Meeting took on a special importance as the community paused to celebrate Gayle Anderson. In the weeks leading up to Wednesday’s event, Gayle was hands-on in planning and preparing to host more than 640 honored guests and members of the Winston-Salem business community. Gayle has worked hard to ensure that the… Read More »
Tech Briefing 2017
At the Chamber’s 16th annual Tech Briefing, eleven local innovators showcased their breakthrough ideas in science, technology, and medicine. Although each presentation lasted just five minutes, the crowd at Forsyth Tech’s Oak Grove Center was wowed by the creative and diverse array of topics and came away having learned something new from each speaker. Representing… Read More »
Reynolds American Inc. Achieves “Great Place to Work” Certification
Reynolds American Inc. (RAI) and its companies have been certified as a great workplace by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work®. They earned this credential based on extensive ratings provided by their employees in anonymous surveys. A summary of these ratings can be found here. “We’re proud and honored that RAI and its… Read More »
WSSU Remains Among Top Universities Creating Educational Opportunity
For the fourth straight year, Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) has earned a spot as one of the top four-year colleges and universities in the nation for providing the best opportunities for low-income students. WSSU is no. 9 on CollegeNET’s 2017 Social Mobility Index (SMI) rankings, which were released on Tuesday, Oct. 24. WSSU is one of only… Read More »
HOPE of Winston-Salem Announces New Executive Director
H.O.P.E. of Winston-Salem, Inc. is excited to announce that Scott Best has joined the organization as Executive Director. The Winston-Salem Foundation generously provided a grant for partial funding of this position. Scott brings many years of leadership experience in food insecurity work and a passion to provide nutritious meals to children and fresh produce to… Read More »