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Career Pathways: Hugo Hernandez

Career Pathway: Forsyth Tech – Associate in Applied Science, Architectural Technology Appalachian State University – BS, Building Sciences Architectural Designer – STITCH Design Shop For Architectural Designer Hugo Hernandez, returning to school as an adult learner wasn’t always easy, but he says it has been a life-changing experience. After getting married and having two young… Read More »

Greater Conversations: Jeff Davids

In This Episode Growing up in a single-parent home, Jeff Davids witnessed his mother work three jobs to make ends meet. He realized that he must do something different to secure his financial future. So, he began building a retirement portfolio. “Everybody starts at zero,” says Jeff. The more he learned, the more compelled he… Read More »

Winston-Salem #1 for Business Startup Costs

Two rankings place Winston-Salem among the top cities in the nation to start a business Winston-Salem has often been recognized for its advantages in starting and growing a business. This month, those advantages are informing two recent national rankings: #1 Best Large City for Business Costs, #13 Overall Best Large City to Start a Business… Read More »

Greater Conversations: Ruby G’s Buttercreme Sensations

In This Episode After a long and rewarding 20-year career with Forsyth County Social Services, Wyomie Watson decided to jump into the world of entrepreneurship. Inspired by her grandmother’s love of baking, Wyomie and her husband Eric launched RubyG’s Buttercreme Sensations in 2019. The business has grown from a kiosk in Marketplace Mall in Winston-Salem… Read More »

Frank L. Blum Construction Co. Celebrates 100th Anniversary in New Headquarters

Frank L. Blum Construction has relocated to its new headquarters on Pilgrim Court just in time to celebrate the company’s 100th anniversary in May. Blum announced the expansion last August which included a $3.5 million investment and 35 new jobs. The company has a total workforce of 250 employees throughout North Carolina with approximately 130… Read More »

Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. Awarded for Communications Excellence in Talent Attraction

Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. is being recognized for outstanding efforts in marketing Winston-Salem to talent nationwide. GWSI received a Communications Excellence Award for our 2022 talent attraction advertising from CACCE, the Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. The Communications Excellence Awards recognize outstanding communications efforts by Chambers of Commerce in North Carolina and South Carolina. … Read More »


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