haga clic aquí para leer este anuncio en español The Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Grant fund will soon be open for applications. The MBE Fund provides Black and Latinx-owned small businesses with up to $25,000 and is focused on improving business success, job retention, and job creation. Businesses must be located in Forsyth County and… Read More »
Author: Greater Winston-Salem, Inc.
MBE Grant Program Announces Application Window
Forsyth Tech Selected as Apprenticeship Ambassador for US Department of Labor
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship (OA) has named Forsyth Tech as an official Apprenticeship Ambassador. This recognition marks an essential partnership in promoting, expanding, and diversifying Registered Apprenticeships, demonstrating the college’s dedication to strengthening the nation’s workforce. As an Apprenticeship Ambassador, Forsyth Tech will take on a significant role in advocating for… Read More »
Mark Owens Elected to ACCE Board
Mark Owens, President and CEO of Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. has been elected to serve on the board of directors for ACCE, the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, an Alexandria, Va.-based association of over 9,000 professionals who work for and with more than 1,600 chambers of commerce. Members of ACCE’s board of directors represent more… Read More »
Mid-Year Analysis: Q2 Report
PDF Download The bulk of this quarter’s report breaks down the data and insights we’re tracking for our community, along with feedback shared from our keynote speaker at the State of the Economy, NC Secretary of Commerce Machelle Baker Sanders. Access the latest metrics of our project pipeline, talent recruitment efforts, workforce development, and more. Quarterly… Read More »
Winston-Salem Named on Livability.com’s Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S.
Livability.com announces the release of its 10th annual Top 100 Best Places to Live list celebrating the best small and mid-sized communities across the U.S. The list is based on extensive research into relocation trends, economic variables, and factors that influence quality of life. Winston-Salem is among the best places to live in the U.S. for its solid performance… Read More »
State of the Economy
Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. held the State of the Economy event presented by Wake Forest University on June 14, featuring NC Secretary of Commerce Machelle Baker Sanders as the keynote speaker. As a center of economic activity, Winston-Salem is poised for continued economic attraction and retention in 2023 and beyond. With just under 1,600 new jobs… Read More »