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 »
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Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. Announces Senior Vice President of Economic Development
Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act
United States Senators passed the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act (PPFA) on Wednesday to give small businesses more wiggle room in how they spend federal loan dollars. The funds were given as part of previous CARES Act provisions through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), but had several restrictions that made it difficult for some businesses to… Read More »
WSSU Career Services Secures $1.1 Million Job Corps Grant
Winston-Salem State University Job Corps Scholars Program (WSSU-JCSP) has secured a U.S Department of Labor Job Corps Scholars grant for $1,186,900. The grant will allow the university to enroll 40 students per year in an intensive two-year career preparation program. In the first year, students will receive a certification in career readiness, non-profit leadership, or… Read More »
Restart Winston-Salem Campaign
With the support of Winston Salem Mayor Allen Joines and Forsyth County Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough, Soy Emprendedor and the Cumi Group presents the Restart Winston Salem: One Tile Campaign. Businesses and individuals are invited to purchase a virtual tile to make a donation to local small businesses. Small businesses may apply to receive a grant… Read More »
WS/FCS Names Core Award Winners
In a virtual ceremony, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools named the 2020 Teacher of the Year, Principal of the Year, Classified Employee of the Year, and Assistant Principal of the Year. Called the “Core Awards”, the event is meant to highlight and celebrate the employees that not only are exceptional educators, but that live the district’s Core… Read More »
Proposed County Budget to be Presented to Commissioners
The Manager’s Recommended Budget will be presented to Forsyth County Commissioners Thursday, kicking off a process that will lead to the adoption of the county’s 2020-2021 budget. County Manager Dudley Watts will make his summarized presentation of the proposed budget on Thursday, June 4. The proposed budget will be available for review in the County… Read More »