Smith Reynolds Airport has an $801 million impact on the local economy and supports 3,585 jobs according to a new report from the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Aviation Division. The North Carolina: The State of Aviation report shows the economic impact of the state’s 72 publicly-owned airports and their related aviation and aerospace assets. The… Read More »
Category: Economic Development
Smith Reynolds Airport contributes $801 million, 3,585 jobs to local economy
The Power of Beliefs
Leadership Insights from Kelly King, Chairman and CEO of BB&T Kelly King has forged a lifetime of leadership experience with BB&T, and throughout his time in Executive Management, he has remained committed to leadership development. King established The BB&T Leadership Institute to provide leadership development programs to corporate executives, business owners, BB&T associates and education… Read More »
Support Work Ready Forsyth in the New Year
Winston Talent The economy is steadily growing, both locally and nationally. Unemployment is low. These are great traits for a city to boast about; unfortunately, they only tell half the story. Employment rates only consider those in the population that are employed or actively searching for a job while neglecting to represent those that have… Read More »
First Orangetheory Fitness Studio Opens in Winston-Salem Dec. 18
Member News from OrangeTheory Fitness At a time when many people are starting to think about New Years’ Resolutions, a national chain is breaking into the Winston-Salem market. Orangetheory Fitness Winston-Salem officially opens its doors in the Thruway shopping center with a community celebration on Tuesday, Dec. 18, which includes a ribbon cutting ceremony with… Read More »
Forbes.com Includes Winston-Salem in the 14 Best Places to Travel in the U.S.
Member News from Visit Winston-Salem The holidays arrived a bit early for Winston-Salem. Forbes.com included Winston-Salem in the feature “Where To Go Next: 14 Best Places To Travel In The US In 2019.” The prominent feature highlights local attractions and festivals including, Artivity on the Green, National Black Theatre Festival, RiverRun International Film Festival, Winston-Salem Open,… Read More »
WSSU Achieves National Top-10 Ranking in Social Mobility
WSSU ranks no. 7 in the nation on the 2018 Social Mobility Index, which ranks universities based on how effectively they enroll and graduate students. For the fifth consecutive year, Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) has been named one of the top universities in the nation for providing the best opportunities for underserved students. WSSU is… Read More »