On the March ballot, Forsyth County voters will choose whether to approve a ¼ cent sales tax that government officials say will raise teacher pay. The Chamber supports the proposed ¼ cent sales tax as it aligns with our initiatives to attract and retain talent and develop the workforce in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County to… Read More »
Author: Ethanie Good
The Winston-Salem Chamber Supports the Quarter-Cent Sales Tax
Local Skincare Company Grows at Winston Starts
Solarté Collections Celebrates as the Company Reaches 2-Year Milestone on Winston Starts Startup Runway Solarté Collections, a local luxury body care brand that pledges to empower women affected by domestic violence, is thrilled to celebrate the company’s second anniversary at 500 West 5th Street. Solarté was one of the first 12 companies to be accepted… Read More »
Forsyth Tech President Selected for National Fellowship
Dr. Janet N. Spriggs identified as one of the nation’s top 25 most promising community college leaders Janet N. Spriggs, president of Forsyth Technical Community College, has been selected by the Aspen Institute to join the 2020-21 inaugural class of the Aspen New Presidents Fellowship, a new initiative designed to support community college presidents in… Read More »
Three WS/FCS High Schools Receive National Awards for Magnet Programs
Reynolds High School has once again been named a National Magnet School of Excellence. Read More »
Salem Parkway Set to Open
The N.C. Department of Transportation plans to open the new Salem Parkway/U.S. 421 (formerly Business 40) this weekend, nearly six months ahead of schedule, if weather cooperates. Construction crews are scheduled to install the pavement markings on the roadway this weekend if conditions are dry, and then reopen the road Sunday. Even if weather does… Read More »
Winston-Salem Dash to Host “Dash the Salem Parkway” Pop-up Party
The Winston-Salem Dash will host a Pop-Up Party this Saturday, February 1, at BB&T Ballpark to celebrate the pending historic re-opening of Salem Parkway (formerly Business 40). While an official date has not been announced for the roadway to open to traffic, a portion of the roadway near the ballpark will be open for foot traffic… Read More »