Many workers have left America’s largest metro areas in the past three months. Some of them will not be going back. According to the Wall Street Journal article titled “When Workers Can Live Anywhere, Many Ask: Why Do I Live Here?” anywhere from 3 to 10 percent of the workforce in large cities like New… Read More »
Category: Economic Development
Mid Sized Metros Like Forsyth County Gain Appeal
Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. Announces Senior Vice President of Economic Development
Following a nationwide search, Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. is pleased to announce Laura Johnson Lee as the organization’s Senior Vice President of Economic Development. Laura will lead a division whose charge is to recruit new business and industry, develop new businesses, and support existing businesses with retention and expansion needs. Laura will serve as a member… Read More »
Carolinas Alliance COVID 19 Match Website
The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance and Skookum announced today the launch of the Carolinas Alliance COVID-19 Match Site. The two-state collaborative program is dedicated to matching the needs of the Carolinas’ healthcare providers, businesses and government organizations with manufacturers, vendors, suppliers and talent who can help deliver crucial supplies and Personal Protection Equipment. Greater Winston-Salem,… Read More »
Former Business Executive Launches Her Own Leadership Development Company
A former business executive is launching a new leadership development company in Winston-Salem. Everyday Excellence Leadership Academy delivers high impact workshops that provide leaders with tools and skills to increase productivity, improve employee engagement, delight customers and bring benefits to the bottom line. “Being a successful leader in today’s competitive market takes more than technical… Read More »
Taking the Leap: Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Partners Launch a Course for Startups
The NC Small Business Technology Development Center is launching a four-week cohort aimed at entrepreneurs who are ready to take a leap with their business idea. Taking the Leap starts on April 7. Participants will learn about different aspects of starting a business, including identifying potential markets, writing a business plan, running the finances of… Read More »
Lowe’s Opens Technology Service Desk Location in Winston-Salem
Lowe’s hosted the grand opening of its new IT Service Desk in Winston-Salem today. Lowe’s recently moved the technology operations team into the newly renovated 27,000 square-foot office space at Madison Park on University Parkway. The team of 110-plus analysts provides remote service support and resolves technology concerns as the first point of contact for… Read More »