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New African American Studies Program at Wake Forest Receives $1M Gift

As Wake Forest University prepares to launch its African American Studies Program this fall, an anonymous donor has made a $1 million gift to support the new academic initiative. “African American Studies at Wake Forest will build on our historic liberal arts tradition and will also deepen our understanding of Pro Humanitate,” said Corey D.… Read More »

Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. Announces Director of Internship Programs

Greater Winston-Salem Inc. is proud to announce Alesia Hilton as the Director of Internship Programs. She will manage the planning and implementation of an expanded strategic partnership with Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools featuring a new internship program and Career Readiness Plan designed to enhance student success and business community involvement in talent and workforce development.  Hilton… Read More »

Smith Reynolds Airport Contributes $815 Million, 3,665 Jobs to Local Economy

Smith Reynolds Airport has an $815 million impact on the local economy and supports 3,665 jobs according to a new report from the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Aviation Division.  The North Carolina: The State of Aviation report shows the economic impact of the state’s 72 publicly-owned airports and their related aviation and aerospace assets. The report was created as a guide for… Read More »

NC Named State of the Year by Business Facilities

North Carolina has been named the State of the Year for 2020 by Business Facilities, a publication covering economic development and site selection around the country and internationally. The top honor was due in part to North Carolina’s high rankings in a number of Business Facilities’ state rankings categories, in which NC was number 10… Read More »

Arts Council Announces Over $400,000 in COVID Relief Funding for Local Arts Organizations

The Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County has announced more than $400,000 in “NC CARES for Arts” awards to 21 arts and cultural organizations based in Forsyth County.  The funding is part of the state’s spending plan for funds received under provisions of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed… Read More »

Goodwill Receives Largest Investment in Its 94-Year History to Help Americans Get Back to Work

Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina, Inc. announced a $10 million donation from author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott – the largest donation received in the organization’s 94-year history. With 10.7 million Americans unemployed and in urgent need of work, this investment will enable Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina to expand its mission to equip… Read More »


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