Over the past year, the Chamber has focused our efforts on cultivating talent in order to build a stronger local economy. By recruiting and retaining talent across all industries, we’re enhancing the workforce, expanding the tax base, promoting a diverse population, and improving the local quality of life. There’s a lot to love about Winston-Salem,… Read More »
Author: Ethanie Good
Winston-Salem: Our Time is Now
Triad Sees Substantial Emission Reductions During Business 40 Closure
Six months into the closing of a section of Business 40 near downtown Winston-Salem, the Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation (PART) is sharing the latest data on what impact it’s having on driving habits. Since the project began in November, PART buses have seen an average of approximately 1,800 passenger trips per day, with Vanpools… Read More »
Local Tech Startup Launches SWIPE.BY App, Helping Restaurants Compete in the Digital World
On Thursday morning we will celebrate innovation in Winston-Salem with the launch of SWIPE.BY, a new app available on Android and iOS, that brings the convenience of curbside service to many local Winston-Salem restaurants. Users place an order online, drive to the restaurant and a server brings their food right to their car. SWIPE.BY Ribbon… Read More »
Chamber Intern Creates Network Map of Business Startup Resources
As part of our commitment to supporting the career-readiness of local students, the Winston Salem Chamber is excited to welcome high school senior Oliver Jewell for a summer internship in our economic development department. Oliver is a senior at Forsyth Country Day School and will join the Chamber as part of his school’s internship program.… Read More »
Velocity: An Accelerator for Creative Entrepreneurs
Created and powered by Center for Creative Economy The Center for Creative Economy (CCE) has launched Velocity, a street-smart, hands-on business accelerator designed for creative entrepreneurs. CCE has produced a creative accelerator for three years, and has developed a proven method for turning a creative passion into a growing business. Velocity is open to creative… Read More »
Richard N. Davis Minority Business Scholarships
The Winston Salem Chamber Board of Directors has enacted the Richard N. Davis Minority Business Scholarship program to recognize and provide support to minority and women-owned local businesses. The scholarship program will provide Chamber memberships to minority and women-owned businesses and will develop a peer network of local companies to strengthen and build relationships among… Read More »