Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce
All You Need to Grow
We know that growing your business isn't easy. That's why we're here. Our single-minded goal is to help your business grow and prosper. By promoting a strong local economy, advancing the interests of the business community and serving our members, we can make our community an even better place to live, work and play. If your organization isn't currently a Chamber member we invite you to join now.
LATEST NEWS
Attend the Chamber's Tech Briefing on March 31st
Can regenerative medicine transform health care and our community? How can we detect anthrak and improve homeland security? Can we provide affordable clean water to developing countries? How can you plan your financial future online? Attend the Chamber’s Tech Briefing on March 31st at 8:00am and find out the answers to these questions. This is your chance to see how companies in Winston-Salem are using technology to improve our lives, strengthen our economy, and create local jobs. Click here for more information and to register.
2010 Membership Directory is Now Available!
In addition to our existing online interactive business directory, the Chamber’s 2010
Membership Directory is now available to view online and download in its entirety. Updated quarterly and available exclusively to Chamber members, the Membership Directory provides a comprehensive list of businesses and organizations including addresses, telephone numbers, websites, and contact information. Our directory is sponsored by
Primo Water and
Stratford Advisors. For more information, to view and download the complete directory, or to search the directory online, please
click here.
HOOPS for March!
Great option for a family outing, the “
Family Four Pack” represents a 47-percent savings over the normal $95 cost for tickets, food and beverages for a family of four. The 2010 MEAC Basketball Tournament gets underway March 8-13 at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The “Family Four Pack” may be purchased at
Ticketmaster.com, via Ticketmaster’s Charge-By-Phone network at 800-745-3000, all Ticketmaster outlets, and at the Coliseum box office. Ticket books for the 2010 MEAC Basketball Tournament are also on sale now and can be purchased at all 12 MEAC university ticket offices, the Coliseum box office, and at all Ticketmaster outlets and
online. Ticket books are also available at the MEAC administrative office or by calling (757) 416-7100.
WinstonWorks Launched: New Resource for Job Seekers and Employers
A consortium of community partners has joined together to create
WinstonWorks, a employment development initiative. The primary objective of WinstonWorks is to create jobs and put people back to work in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. So far, WinstonWorks has received commitments to create over 100 jobs and internships from area companies. Visitors to
www.winstonworks.org can search for jobs, review community resources and ask for additional information.
Click here for further information on this vital program.
The Chamber's New MembersClick here to see the Chamber's newest members. We value your membership and thank you for helping to improve Winston-Salem, its economy, and our business climate.
Salute to Business Award
Two business received the
Salute to Business Award in February: the Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County and Bo-Ty Florist. Read more details
here.
Mullen was honored with the
Salute to Business Award for the month of January. Read more about the award and see a list of past recipients
here.
Connect For LunchLunches every week with other Chamber members. It's easy. It's convenient. And it's cheap (in a good way). Small groups (3 or 4 per group). Learn more.
Support Chamber Restaurants
Our member restaurants help make the Connect For Lunch program a success.
Click here for a complete list, and be sure to mention the Chamber when you visit them!
INFORMATION YOU CAN USE
Millions of $ Are At Stake!
Make sure Winston-Salem and Forsyth County get their share of YOUR federal tax dollars by encouraging your employees and customers to complete their
U.S. Census forms when they receive them April 1. All U.S. residents (citizens and non-citizens) must be counted by law, and getting a complete count here can help us with funds for roads, libraries, and teachers.
Right-click here for an electronic 'Census Education Kit,' containing posters, information sheets and sample forms for you to share with your employees. Need a hard copy? Just stop by our offices during regular business hours and inquire at the desk. Thanks for helping in this critical effort.
Updated Community and Economic Data Now Available
Updated in December 2009, the Chamber's
Winston-Salem: By The Numbers provides a brief overview of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County and its demographic and economic characteristics. This document uses public data sources to supply reliable and trustworthy information to the community about
Winston-Salem.
Download this document here.