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 »
Category: Economic Development
Grand Opening for the North Carolina Center for Cybersecurity
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 »
Launch Challenge Member Celebrates Grand Opening
A recent finalist in the Launch Challenge business startup program is getting ready to celebrate a big day. KaySandra Best participated in the Forsyth Tech Small Business Center’s Launch Challenge this Spring. On Friday, July 19th,she will have a Ribbon Cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of her salon, Best You by KaySandra. KaySandra specializes in non-surgical… Read More »
Winston-Salem is Trending on Recent National Rankings
As the community continues building a vibrant, innovative, and diverse economy that fuels the growth of Winston-Salem, it’s time to pause and take a moment to recognize our progress. Along the way, a shift has occurred, and the momentum is building. How do we know this? Because Winston-Salem, you’re trending. In the past six weeks, Winston-Salem… Read More »