The Winston Salem Chamber is proud to announce the Winston Under 40 Leadership Awards for 2019, honoring 20 young professionals who exemplify qualities of strong leadership and community service. Awards will be presented at a ceremony and reception on October 3rd at BB&T Ballpark. Please join us in celebrating the 2019 Winston Under 40 Leadership Award winners: Neil A. Allerton Edward… Read More »
Author: Greater Winston-Salem, Inc.
Winston Under 40 Leadership Award Recipients for 2019
Should You Enforce a Non-Compete Agreement with a Former Employee?
In my employment law practice, I am frequently confronted with an employer inquiring about the enforceability of a non-compete agreement that was written years ago by some other lawyer or law firm. The question is usually not without consequence because the employee at issue is either leaving in the very near future or has already… Read More »
Advocacy Update: Association Healthcare Legal in NC, Tariff Impact, & More
Senate Bill 86 Update Senate Bill 86 became law on Sunday. Governor Cooper had the options of either vetoing the bill, signing the bill, or simply letting 10 days pass without issuing his signature after the piece of legislation hit his desk. SB86 allows small businesses to use associations, such as chambers of commerce, to… Read More »
Interns Reflect on their Summer Work Experiences in Winston-Salem
We welcomed more than 200 student interns representing colleges and universities across the nation through the Intern Experience program this year. The summer began with the kickoff event at Wake Forest University School of Business, followed by socials at the Winston-Salem Dash baseball game, the new Hotel Indigo, and Dave and Buster’s. Students were given… Read More »
Advocacy Update: State Budget Stalemate, Association Health Plans, & More
NC Budget Update I love college football. The only thing better than a good ballgame on a crisp fall day is a ballgame that goes into multiple overtimes. When LSU and Texas A&M battled in a seven-overtime thriller in 2018, everyone won because we were treated to some fantastic action. Unfortunately, overtime is only good… Read More »
Your Business and Personal Finances Shouldn’t Mix – Here’s Why
If you are an entrepreneur or small business owner, you are undoubtedly passionate about your business and determined to succeed. And like many who are in business for themselves, you may sometimes struggle with bringing work home with you. People in all careers can struggle with work/life balance, but it can be even more difficult… Read More »