The Stevens Center is an iconic and cultural masterpiece beloved for generations here in Winston Salem. We are grateful for its presence in our community, and its role as an important economic asset to the city. The Stevens Center is a vital fixture in the aesthetic of our downtown and is an essential teaching facility… Read More »
Author: Greater Winston-Salem, Inc.
Winston Salem Chamber Supports Proposed Stevens Center Renovations
Winston Salem Chamber Opposes FIBER NC Act
This Week at the Capital shared the following information regarding House Bill 431 (FIBER NC Act): This bill would allow counties and municipalities to build and lease facilities and equipment to increase broadband services. The bill was filed on March 21st and referred to the Committee on Energy and Public Utilities on March 25th. This… Read More »
Get on Board for Public Transit
The Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation (PART), Greensboro Transit Authority (GTA), High Point Transit System (HPTS), and Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WSTA) all announced that they will join other public transportation systems across the nation to participate in National Get On Board for Public Transit Day on Thursday, April 25. In recognition of Get On Board… Read More »
Advocate Together. A Government Affairs First-Quarter Progress Report
Our tagline, “Together”, symbolizes our promise to have salient conversations about how to make our community the best it can be. It symbolizes our commitment to the business community to involve all voices in the community when we engage in those conversations. The Government Affairs team is adhering to that creed and we invite you… Read More »
Making North Carolina More Business-Friendly through Recent Changes to Corporate Law
Recent changes to North Carolina corporate law may help make North Carolina even friendlier to businesses by eliminating any perceived advantage other states may have had over North Carolina. These changes are also designed to help attract and retain qualified individuals as officers and directors of North Carolina corporations. Last year, the General Assembly enacted… Read More »
Advocacy Update
Association Health Insurance-Senate Bill 86 If the opening days of the legislative session started out as a leisurely walk, the past few weeks have escalated into an exuberant run. Sen. Joyce Krawiec, R-Forsyth, made waves in the world of healthcare policy because a Senate bill she co-sponsored was sent to the Senate floor for debate.… Read More »