The leaders of all six higher education institutions spoke together publicly for the first time at the State of Education on September 13th. In a panel discussion, they talked about the integral role of education in developing talent and building the workforce. Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools Superintendent Tricia McManus provided opening remarks. State of Education… Read More »
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Local Colleges Stand Out in National Rankings
Salem College is ranked the #1 Liberal Arts College in the nation for Social Mobility Local higher education institutions stand out for top performance and social mobility in the 2022 – 2023 Best Colleges rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report. Salem College ranks #1 among all National Liberal Arts Colleges in America… Read More »
WSPR Fund Exceeds $1 Million in Investments to Local Startups
The Winston-Salem Partners Roundtable (WSPR) Fund, a Winston-Salem based angel group with over 70 members, has closed two new investments bringing its total investment to $1.04 million since launching in July 2021. DHN Solutions, a digital health company, and Jenni Earle, a consumer goods company, join WSPR as its fifth and sixth portfolio companies. The… Read More »
Frank L. Blum Construction Expands in Winston-Salem
Company to invest $3.8 million and add 35 jobs Frank L. Blum Construction, a commercial general contractor headquartered in Winston-Salem, is announcing an expansion that will invest more than $3.8 million and create 35 new jobs. The project will relocate its existing headquarters operations from 830 East 25th Street to a newly acquired office building… Read More »
El Programa de Becas para Empresas Minoritarias Anuncia el Ciclo de Solicitud 2022
El Fondo de Becas para Empresas Comerciales Minoritarias (MBE) pronto abrirá para aceptar solicitudes. El Fondo MBE proporciona a las pequeñas empresas de propiedad de afroamericanos y latinos hasta $25,000 y se enfoca en mejorar el éxito empresarial, la retención y la creación de empleos. Para calificar las empresas deben estar ubicadas en el condado… Read More »
Minority Business Enterprise Grant Program Announces 2022 Application Cycle
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 in operation as of January 1st, 2022 to qualify.… Read More »