All six leaders of Winston-Salem’s higher education institutions shared the stage for the first time at the Inaugural State of Education event. While it was their first public roundtable, all six agreed that it was not the first time they had worked together in various ways on efforts to improve their institutions and collaborate with… Read More »
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Inaugural State of Education Event Focuses on Collaboration
Buffalo Wild Wings Unveils New Fan-Focused Restaurant Concept in Winston-Salem
The Winston-Salem Buffalo Wild Wings Grand Opening is scheduled for Thursday, September 5 in the brand’s new design, intended to foster great experiences among friends. This is the first new design for Buffalo Wild Wings since 2012. The redesign kicks off in conjunction with the NFL season and features local craft brewers and giveaways, including… Read More »
Grand Opening for the North Carolina Center for Cybersecurity
Local cybersecurity company Threat Sketch and Winston Starts are teaming up to launch the North Carolina Center for Cybersecurity (NCCC). It is a first-of-its-kind initiative that aims to increase commerce in North Carolina and within the Piedmont Triad through cybersecurity involving public, private, and academic collaboration. Education and application of practices will allow businesses to deliver secure-by-design products through a… Read More »
Local Accounting Firm Expands Regional Footprint
NC based accounting firm LBA Haynes Strand, PLLC announces the acquisition of Cherry Bekaert’s Asheboro, N.C. office. LBA Haynes Strand, PLLC has announced the acquisition of the Asheboro, North Carolina office of Cherry Bekaert LLP effective July 31, 2019. LBA Haynes Strand, PLLC is a North Carolina based accounting, assurance, tax, and advisory firm with… Read More »
Forsyth Tech breaks ground for Mazie S. Woodruff Aviation Technology Lab
Forsyth Technical Community College held the official groundbreaking ceremony for the Mazie S. Woodruff Aviation Technology Lab at 2739 Aviation Drive in Winston-Salem on the grounds of Smith Reynolds Airport. “In 2016, Forsyth Tech leaders worked diligently to secure funding for the project and we are grateful to the Forsyth County Commissioners for moving forward… Read More »
American Airlines Features the Triad in In-Flight Magazine
The 32-page special feature appears in American Way magazine, the in-flight publication available in your seatback on every American Airlines plane globally. The Spotlight featured section in American Way highlights communities and cities around the world. July’s edition promotes the Triad, focusing on economic development, education, manufacturing, medicine and innovation, and more. Across the entire… Read More »