Local nonprofit IFB Solutions, the largest employer of people who are blind or visually impaired in the country, has started production on 10,000 masks for the U.S. Air Force at its Winston-Salem facility. IFB, which already makes a variety of apparel products for the government, including apparel, mattresses and office supplies, quickly ramped up a… Read More »
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IFB Solutions to Make Masks for US Air Force
NC Enacts COVID 19 Recovery Act
Governor Cooper signed two bills on Monday, and they are effective immediately. The North Carolina General Assembly approved a robust $1.6 billion COVID-19 relief package. The legislation entitled the “2020 COVID-19 Recovery Act” is comprised of two parts: House Bill 1043 (HB1043) and Senate Bill 704 (SB704). The total dollar amount does not account for… Read More »
Workplace Restart
Businesses can now apply to receive face masks and health training through Mask the City Today, April 30, the Piedmont Triad Regional Workforce Development Board (PTRWDB), in partnership with the Mask the City program launched the Workplace Restart initiative that provides up to two Nightingale™ Face Masks (based on product availability) and COVID- 19 health… Read More »
City of Winston-Salem’s Stay at Home Order Rescinded
City of Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines today rescinded the city’s stay at home order. The move aligns the City of Winston-Salem with the rest of Forsyth County in following Governor Cooper’s statewide order which is scheduled to end on May 8th. Businesses that practice social distancing as required by the Governor’s Orders may operate, unless they are prohibited. For example, clothing and… Read More »
Reopening Checklist
The fluidity of the COVID-19 situation will require businesses to consider a myriad of issues as they navigate the decision as to when and how to reopen their facilities to employees and the public in accordance with Governor Roy Cooper’s phased reopening plan. Attorneys at Kilpatrick, Townsend and Stockton have compiled a reopening checklist that… Read More »
Organizations Give Back Amid COVID 19
Crisis Control Ministry – Hope du Jour On Tuesday, May 5, 2020, Crisis Control Ministry was to host its 30th annual “Hope du Jour” fundraiser, benefiting its programs and services provided to families throughout Forsyth County. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the fundraiser is rescheduled for Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Over 130 restaurants, bakeries, breweries… Read More »