The Winston Salem Chamber has released the first edition of “Grow Together” – a quarterly economic update highlighting influential economic statistics and projects impacting Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. The series will focus on collaborations and opportunities to get involved in economic, workforce, and talent recruitment efforts. The digital publication delivers actionable information for businesses to… Read More »
Category: Economic Development
Grow Together Quarterly Economic Update
Novant Health announces $181.4 million community investment toward Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
In a major step to continue its commitment to unrivaled patient care and growth in the Winston-Salem area, Novant Health is pleased to announce a $181.4 million capital investment toward Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. The new community investment will enrich the patient experience and is the largest sum in the history of Novant Health… Read More »
WSSU Students Collaborate on Renaissance East Corridor
A ribbon-cutting held today marked the official opening of the Renaissance East Corridor, a collaborative of small businesses located near 5th Street and Laura Wall Blvd, a few blocks from Winston-Salem State University. Since January, students at WSSU have partnered with seven small business owners to develop a marketing plan, signage, and other support for… Read More »
Women Leaders in Forsyth Medical Center’s History
In honor of Women’s History Month, Novant Health takes a look at its founding history, due in large part to the efforts of women. Women currently make up 83 percent of Novant Health’s overall workforce and five members of the not-for-profit’s executive team. The impact of women in healthcare at its main Winston-Salem hospital and… Read More »
Working Together with Venture Cafe
As part of our joint efforts to align strategies and efforts in economic development, the Chamber and Venture Café Winston-Salem announce a partnership in which both organizations will collaborate on initiatives designed to accelerate the city’s innovation and entrepreneurial economies. The Chamber and Venture Café will promote local innovation through tech events, highlight young leaders,… Read More »
Wake Forest Celebrates Entrepreneurship with ‘Entrepalooza’
Entrepalooza, a two-day conference hosted by Wake Forest University’s Center for Entrepreneurship, will be held April 4 and 5. Events are free and open to the public. Diana Kander, innovation catalyst and author of the New York Times bestseller, “All in Startup,” will deliver Entrepalooza’s keynote speech on Thursday, April 4 in Brendle Recital Hall… Read More »