Business owner Shalisha Morgan embraces her role as a woman in the tech field. By naming her company “The Geek in Heels,” she promotes her personal brand, yet she’s also making a statement for many other women and girls interested in STEM and other fields where gender gaps exist. In between meeting with clients and… Read More »
Author: Ethanie Good
The Geek in Heels | Small Business Month
“Entrepalooza” at Wake Forest University
Hosted by Wake Forest University’s Center for Entrepreneurship, this two-day conference will bring together innovators and world -class leaders to explore the thriving, growing and influential field of entrepreneurship. Entrepalooza will be held on Thursday, April 12 and Friday, April 13. The following events are free and open to the public. Thursday, April 12 Annenberg… Read More »
Vulcan Donates $50,000 to Forsyth Tech Advanced Manufacturing Programs
Vulcan Materials Company has donated $50,000 to Forsyth Technical Community College to fund revitalizing hydraulic training and equipment to be used at the Northwest Forsyth Center, the Transportation Technology Center and the new Center for Advanced Manufacturing on the main campus. “The donation of the needed hydraulic trainers and equipment will allow our diesel and… Read More »
Cyclebar Will Host April Winston<40 Social
Cyclebar is now open in downtown Winston-Salem, and as a member of the Chamber’s Winston Under 40 program, owner Dixon Douglas is welcoming us as the host of the next Winston Under 40 Social. On April 18, join us for an event meant to strengthen your social network and then change in to your workout clothes… Read More »
Spring Storm Readiness with Servpro | Small Business Month
The Chamber’s Keep it Local initiative promotes community support for local business ventures. Spending locally creates a strong economy and a sense of place which gives our town its unique lifestyle. The Keep it Local campaign will feature a different segment of businesses each month in 2018. April is Small Business Month. Protecting Your Home… Read More »
WSSU Receives $50,000 Gift to Center for Entrepreneurship
The Winston-Salem State University Foundation is receiving a $50,000 matching gift from North Carolina-based Family Fare Convenience Stores. The contribution will support the educational programs offered through WSSU’s Center for Entrepreneurship and will be matched with institutional funding for a total impact of $100,000. “We are extremely grateful to Family Fare Convenience Stores and its… Read More »