On June 4, the U.S. Supreme Court held in Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission that the Colorado Civil Rights Commission violated the constitutional right of free exercise of religion of a Christian bakery owner who refused to make a custom-designed wedding cake for a same-sex couple. The Commission had decided that the… Read More »
Category: Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. News
Employment Law in Focus – What the ‘Masterpiece Cakeshop’ Decision Means for Employers
Summertime in the City
A Winston-Salem Staycation What’s your ideal day in Winston-Salem? As part of our Keep it Local series, we asked Lynette Matthews-Murphy, Founder and Partner of Spring House Restaurant and Quanto Basta Italian Eatery and Board Member of the Forsyth County Tourism Development Authority. Lynette’s perfect staycation includes nods to more than 25 individually or family-owned… Read More »
Volunteering on the Construction Industry Council | Keep it Local
Being part of the Chamber’s Construction Industry Council is a natural fit for Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County. After all, Habitat has been nurturing the next generation of tradespeople for years — right in line with the goals of the Council, which seeks to recruit more young adults for construction jobs. Each year the… Read More »
Apartment Market Overview for Forsyth County | Keep it Local
The apartment industry continues to be the “not so little engine that could” in the real estate sector, both nationally and locally. Due to a confluence of factors, including a tight single-family home market, strict lending standards for mortgages, and young professionals’ desire to retain mobility at a time when job changes often mean moving… Read More »
Selling a Home in Today’s Real Estate Market | Keep it Local
Your friend sold her home the second day it was on the market. Your cousin had multiple offers on his home – some above listing price. Your co-worker had interested buyers for her home – and it wasn’t even listed for sale. So if homes are in such demand today, why do some stay on… Read More »
3 Blind Dice Expands Cafe, Plans Ribbon Cutting | Small Business Month
3 Blind Dice is in the heart of Winston-Salem – joining the Porch and Hoots as part of the vibrant and growing West End Mill Works. It is a gathering place for people to relax, meet new friends, and become part of a community of people who love board gaming and a good cup of… Read More »