Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. will relocate its offices to the Innovation Quarter as it continues to drive economic and workforce efforts benefiting local businesses. The organization will occupy about 7,000 square feet of space within 525@Vine, activating it to serve as a centralized welcome point for businesses, startups, and workforce resources. The move builds upon Greater… Read More »
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Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. to Locate in Innovation Quarter
2023 Legislative Priorities
At our inaugural Legislative Breakfast presented by Forsyth Tech, we heard from elected officials representing Winston-Salem on the federal, state, and local levels about their efforts to foster a strong business climate. Representatives from the US House, NC Legislature, City, County, Sheriffs Office, and School Board shared input on collaborating for economic progress. 2023 Legislative… Read More »
Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. Introduces 2023 Board of Directors
Cathy Pace, President and CEO of Allegacy Federal Credit Union, to serve as Board Chair through 2025 Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. announces new leadership as positions on the Board of Directors go into effect for 2023. Greater Winston-Salem, Inc.’s board provides oversight and strategic direction for the organization’s initiatives. It also guides the planning and direction… Read More »
MBE Grants Awarded to 21 Businesses
In the 2022 cycle of the MBE Grant program, the Entrepreneurial Advisory Committee has distributed a total of $223,000 in funding to 21 locally-owned small businesses. The MBE Grant fund was established in 2020 through private donations to promote sustained economic recovery from the pandemic and job retention for Black and Latinx-Owned small businesses in… Read More »
WFU Center for Entrepreneurship Wins National Innovation Award
Wake Forest’s Entrepreneurship Center startups have been recognized on Shark Tank and featured on Oprah’s Favorite Things list. Now a Wake Forest teaching method that helps students discover their best startup ideas, called IDEATE, has earned a national innovation award. The United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) awarded the 2023 Excellence in… Read More »
Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. Announces New Roles for Two Team Members
As Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. continues to impact local workforce and economic development, it is announcing new staff roles for two team members. Alesia Hilton, who has served as the Director of Internship Programs since 2021, has been named the Director of Career Readiness. Since joining Greater Winston-Salem, Inc., Alesia has led the creation and development… Read More »