On March 18, 2020, the COVID-19 Response Fund for Forsyth County was established by a partnership between United Way of Forsyth County, The Winston-Salem Foundation, the City of Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, and Community Organizations Active in Disaster to support local community members impacted by the novel coronavirus. Flexible resources will be provided for immediate, emerging, and long-term… Read More »
Author: Ethanie Good
COVID 19 Response Fund for Forsyth County
Coronavirus Precautions: Events Postponed Through April 15
The health and wellness of our members and all citizens of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County is of utmost importance. Based on the current recommendations by leading health organizations, best practices for slowing the spread of Coronavirus include employing social distancing techniques and limiting large gatherings to reduce the risk of transmission. In order to take steps to protect your health, we will… Read More »
Construction Industry Council Pilots College & Career Fair at Glenn High School
The Winston-Salem Chamber’s Construction Industry Council is piloting an employment fair to assist construction sub-contractors in finding the immediate talent they need. The Employment Fair will be held for select 12th-grade students during Glenn High School’s College and Career Fair on March 25th. Interested employers should provide a company summary, which will be given to students in advance in order to match them… Read More »
IFB Solutions Opens Twenty200 Eyewear
IFB Solutions, a non-profit organization based in Winston-Salem and the largest employer of people who are blind or visually impaired in the country, has opened its Twenty200 Eyewear optical store at 631 Coliseum Drive NW in Winston-Salem. IFB had previously operated an optical store on its North Point Drive campus. Purchases from Twenty200 Eyewear help… Read More »
Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. to Launch at the State of the Economy
We’re taking economic development in a bold new direction. Greater Winston-Salem, Inc., the organization formed through the combination of the Chamber and Winston-Salem Business, Inc., will officially launch at the State of the Economy luncheon on April 2. State of the Economy Luncheon Presented by BB&T Now Truist Thursday, April 2, 2020 | 11:30am-1:00pm Benton… Read More »
Former Business Executive Launches Her Own Leadership Development Company
A former business executive is launching a new leadership development company in Winston-Salem. Everyday Excellence Leadership Academy delivers high impact workshops that provide leaders with tools and skills to increase productivity, improve employee engagement, delight customers and bring benefits to the bottom line. “Being a successful leader in today’s competitive market takes more than technical… Read More »