A recent finalist in the Launch Challenge business startup program is getting ready to celebrate a big day. KaySandra Best participated in the Forsyth Tech Small Business Center’s Launch Challenge this Spring. On Friday, July 19th,she will have a Ribbon Cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of her salon, Best You by KaySandra. KaySandra specializes in non-surgical… Read More »
Category: Economic Development
Launch Challenge Member Celebrates Grand Opening
Winston-Salem is Trending on Recent National Rankings
As the community continues building a vibrant, innovative, and diverse economy that fuels the growth of Winston-Salem, it’s time to pause and take a moment to recognize our progress. Along the way, a shift has occurred, and the momentum is building. How do we know this? Because Winston-Salem, you’re trending. In the past six weeks, Winston-Salem… Read More »
Wake Forest Baptist Opens Occupational Medicine Practice
Wake Forest Baptist Health cut the ribbon today on an occupational medicine practice at 2295 14th Street N.E., just off New Walkertown Road. Services provided at the 3,800-square-foot Wake Forest Baptist Health – Winston East Occupational Medicine include work injury evaluations, DOT physicals, pre-employment physicals, drug screenings and alcohol testing, vaccinations, respirator fit testing, and… Read More »
Pennybyrn Announces Expansion and New Rehab Center
Pennybyrn, a senior living and healthcare community located between High Point and Jamestown, NC will invest approximately $35 million in a major expansion and enhancement project. Construction is anticipated to begin sometime next year. “This investment will enhance the services currently provided to our residents, and will also offer additional new services to the broader… Read More »
Local Tech Startup Launches SWIPE.BY App, Helping Restaurants Compete in the Digital World
On Thursday morning we will celebrate innovation in Winston-Salem with the launch of SWIPE.BY, a new app available on Android and iOS, that brings the convenience of curbside service to many local Winston-Salem restaurants. Users place an order online, drive to the restaurant and a server brings their food right to their car. SWIPE.BY Ribbon… Read More »
Chamber Intern Creates Network Map of Business Startup Resources
As part of our commitment to supporting the career-readiness of local students, the Winston Salem Chamber is excited to welcome high school senior Oliver Jewell for a summer internship in our economic development department. Oliver is a senior at Forsyth Country Day School and will join the Chamber as part of his school’s internship program.… Read More »