We are pleased to announce that ACCE, the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, has named Katie Collins one of its ACCE 40 Under 40 Emerging Leaders Shaping the Chamber Industry for 2022. Collins, Senior Vice President of Strategy & Engagement for Greater Winston-Salem, Inc., serves as the organization’s managing officer focusing on branding, communications, and events.… Read more »
Recipients of the 2022 Annual Awards Announced Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. held its Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 19th, which included presentations of annual awards and a fireside chat with Steve Bratspies, CEO of Hanesbrands. David Neill, Chair of the Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. board and Mark Owens, President and CEO, provided an update on Winston-Salem’s economic… Read more »
Horizon Strategies – a Winston-Salem based ServiceDisabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) – is proud to announce it was awarded a$231 million firm-fixed-price contract for transition services to Soldiers by the United States Army. “Soldiers sacrifice many years of their career to the Army, and in return, the Army is committed to reintegrating them into the… Read more »
Greater Winston-Salem, Inc is announcing a new startup investment fund to drive growth and innovation in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County’s already robust entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Winston-Salem Partners Roundtable (WSPR) Fund will invest seed-stage capital in Winston-Salem-based startups that are scaling and, although not required, have a focus in industry sectors in which Winston-Salem has expertise… Read more »
The Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County has announced more than $400,000 in “NC CARES for Arts” awards to 21 arts and cultural organizations based in Forsyth County. The funding is part of the state’s spending plan for funds received under provisions of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed… Read more »
Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. has named Terri Cummings as Vice President of Talent and Workforce. In this role, Terri will serve on the organization’s leadership team and advance efforts to promote education and workforce alignment throughout Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. Working closely with industry partners, higher education institutions, and Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, Terri will draw together… Read more »
