On Thursday morning we will celebrate innovation in Winston-Salem with the launch of SWIPE.BY, a new app available on Android and iOS, that brings the convenience of curbside service to many local Winston-Salem restaurants. Users place an order online, drive to the restaurant and a server brings their food right to their car. SWIPE.BY Ribbon… Read More »
Category: Economic Development
Local Tech Startup Launches SWIPE.BY App, Helping Restaurants Compete in the Digital World
Chamber Intern Creates Network Map of Business Startup Resources
As part of our commitment to supporting the career-readiness of local students, the Winston Salem Chamber is excited to welcome high school senior Oliver Jewell for a summer internship in our economic development department. Oliver is a senior at Forsyth Country Day School and will join the Chamber as part of his school’s internship program.… Read More »
Cultivating Talent
Why Internship Programs Help a Community Grow Caps have been tossed, successes toasted. For the many local graduates who have recently received their degrees, a big question looms. Not just about where they will work, but where they will live. It’s more important than ever for cities to actively promote livability. The competition for talent… Read More »
Velocity: An Accelerator for Creative Entrepreneurs
Created and powered by Center for Creative Economy The Center for Creative Economy (CCE) has launched Velocity, a street-smart, hands-on business accelerator designed for creative entrepreneurs. CCE has produced a creative accelerator for three years, and has developed a proven method for turning a creative passion into a growing business. Velocity is open to creative… Read More »
Business 40 Project Opens Two Bridges, Closes Another
A big change is getting ready to take place for motorists in downtown Winston-Salem. As part of the Business 40 Improvement Project, two bridges will open while another will close during the first two weeks of May. As the new Main and Church street bridges open, the Cherry Street bridge will close so construction can… Read More »
Grow Together Quarterly Economic Update
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 »