Forsyth Technical Community College announces a new access and success program for economically underserved middle and high school students. The new program, College Lift, was started in Winston-Salem three years ago under the direction of the non-profit Piedmont Renewal Network (PRN), started by Logan Philon, who will now run the program for Forsyth Tech. “We… Read More »
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Forsyth Tech Launches College Lift Program
Common Questions About Commercial Leases During the COVID-19 Pandemic
North Carolina remains under Phase 2 of reopening as we enter the fifth month of health and economic impact driven by COVID 19. While many businesses are now open, some may still be under restrictions or closed until Phase 3 can begin. Business owners have had access to resources and assistance including the CARES Act,… Read More »
Kaleideum Reveals Design for New Building
Kaleideum has revealed the design for the Museum’s new building in downtown Winston-Salem. “Museums are catalysts for thriving communities, and as our community is emerging from stay-at-home orders, a contemporary, interactive museum of arts, sciences, and exploration as an accessible destination in the heart of downtown becomes even more important,” says Elizabeth Dampier, Kaleideum Executive… Read More »
Two County Initiatives Win National Awards for Innovation in Government
Two Forsyth County initiatives have been recognized by The National Association of Counties (NACo) 2020 Achievement Awards for innovation in county government. Emergency Medical Services’ Community Paramedics program won in the Health category. The program addresses the needs of those who’ve become dependent on Emergency Medical Services by addressing the issues that are causing them… Read More »
Three New Retail Tenants Coming to Winston-Salem’s Innovation Quarter
Three retail tenants have signed space at Link Apartments® Innovation Quarter, adding more options to Winston-Salem’s exciting Innovation Quarter neighborhood. Cycle Your City, DeBeen Espresso, and The Butcher’s Block are all small, independently owned businesses that will enhance the live/work/play Innovation Quarter neighborhood. Photo: Daniel Amick Photography Cindy Christopher, principal/broker at Christopher Commercial, represented building… Read More »
Forsyth County Small Businesses Receive Grants for COVID 19 Recovery
Dozens of local small businesses are receiving relief grants through a community-supported fundraising campaign. A total of 87 businesses have been awarded a Small Business Relief Grant through a program coordinated by Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. and the Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership. Grant Recipients The grant program was initiated to assist local small businesses in the recovery… Read More »