Business 40 closes on November 17. Stakeholders in the Business 40 Improvement Project are urging companies and individuals to examine alternative methods of transportation to mitigate traffic during the closure. Here are the options you can consider from PART-the Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation. With approximately 80,000 vehicles traveling Business 40 on a daily basis,… Read More »
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Closure Countdown: Alternative Transportation
OSHA News – Limiting the Scope of Inspections
On October 9, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit found that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) could not expand the scope of an injury-based inspection to a wall-to-wall inspection based on the injuries and illnesses recorded on the employer’s OSHA 300 Logs. This is an important decision that all employers… Read More »
The Chamber Introduces New Staff Members
The next time you attend a Chamber or business community event in Winston-Salem, you may notice some friendly new faces on the Chamber team. Three new staff members have joined the Winston-Salem Chamber over the past several weeks. Sandra Boswell, Executive Assistant, was hired following the retirement of long-time Chamber employee Patricia Newman. Katie Collins… Read More »
Winston-Salem Landmark Restaurant Unveils Expansion
Spring House Restaurant, Kitchen & Bar has completed an expansion of its 1920’s historic home that includes an enlarged Library Bar and an additional dining room to the award-winning farm-to-table restaurant. This is the first major renovation of the property since Spring House opened its doors in April, 2012. Chef Timothy Grandinetti, the Managing Partner,… Read More »
Join the Winston Under 40 Advisory Board
We are looking for dedicated individuals interested in serving on the Winston<40 Advisory Board. Applicants must be currently employed by Chamber member companies. It is a great way to expand your network and support efforts to make our community an even better place for young professionals! Applications are being accepted through November 1st. Winston Under 40 Board… Read More »
Forsyth Technical Community College Announces Four Finalists in Presidential Search
Forsyth Technical Community College has selected four finalists in the search for the college’s next president. The search began earlier this year, when Dr. Gary M. Green, president of Forsyth Tech announced he would retire at the end of December 2018. Green has served Forsyth Tech with distinction for 17 years – the longest-serving president… Read More »