Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. has published its newest Quarterly Report, offering insights into the community’s economic development efforts, data on employment and COVID-19, and more. Inside you’ll find consolidated information on sites under development and business investments that signify growth and expansion in manufacturing, healthcare, and more. Don’t miss an introduction to Laura Johnson Lee, Senior… Read More »
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Economic and community insights in Greater Winston-Salem, Inc’s Quarterly Report
Winston-Salem ranks as one of the best cities to work from home
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a sea change in the way that people work. Changes in company policies have many employees working from home. Early on in the crisis, the Wall Street Journal found that up to ten percent of the workforce in America’s largest cities were relocating, at least temporarily, to smaller cities and… Read More »
Returning Employment: Winston-Salem Ranks in Top 25 Nationally
The initial impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on employment was staggering, but thankfully, the sharp spike recorded in April has not continued to rise. In most places, jobs are returning although the return to pre-crisis levels may take awhile. This week, new research by WalletHub shows that Winston-Salem is among the top 25 cities in… Read More »
Forsyth Futures Publishes the Local Impact of COVID-19 Community Briefing
Forsyth Futures has published an interactive, web-based Community Briefing on the anticipated local economic impact of COVID-19. The briefing is available to the public at forsythfutures.org/COVID-19. The briefing features a dashboard of economic indicators that measure changes in the local economy, which will be updated on a weekly basis. The dashboard also provides estimates of the numbers… Read More »
Forsyth County Public Health Provides Guidance for Employees Returning to Work Following a Positive COVID-19 Test
There are important steps workplaces can take to help protect employees and customers if an employee is diagnosed with COVID-19. These steps include requiring the wearing of face coverings when they are within 6 feet of others; encouraging employees not to report to work if they have symptoms; requiring all individuals who have been diagnosed… Read More »
Business Obligations in Light of NC COVID-19 Liability Laws
North Carolina remains in Phase 2 of its reopening plan at least through August 7, a timeframe recently expanded by Governor Cooper. With new legislation and executive orders enacted frequently, many North Carolina business owners have questions about reopening and what steps they are required to take as they struggle with reopening plans. What does… Read More »