Today we held a conference call with economist Dr. Matthew Martin who provided a regional and national economic outlook relating to COVID 19. The presentation and call recap are below. Special thanks to: Matthew Martin, PhDRegional Executive, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author. They do… Read More »
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COVID 19 Economic Outlook
IFB Solutions to Make Masks for US Air Force
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 »
Innovation Quarter Announces iQ Healthtech Labs
What is iQ Healthtech Labs? Innovation doesn’t happen in silos. By being intentional about building and growing collaborations and partnerships within the Innovation Quarter and drawing in traditional and non-traditional partners into the Innovation Quarter, we can maximize the potential for novel solutions moving faster through the development pipeline. iQ Healthtech Labs represents that effort… 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City of Winston-Salem’s Stay at Home Order Rescinded
City of Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines today rescinded the city’s stay at home order.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 »