IFB Solutions, a non-profit organization based in Winston-Salem and the largest employer of people who are blind or visually impaired in the country, has opened its Twenty200 Eyewear optical store at 631 Coliseum Drive NW in Winston-Salem. IFB had previously operated an optical store on its North Point Drive campus. Purchases from Twenty200 Eyewear help… Read More »
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IFB Solutions Opens Twenty200 Eyewear
Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. to Launch at the State of the Economy
We’re taking economic development in a bold new direction. Greater Winston-Salem, Inc., the organization formed through the combination of the Chamber and Winston-Salem Business, Inc., will officially launch at the State of the Economy luncheon on April 2. State of the Economy Luncheon Presented by BB&T Now Truist Thursday, April 2, 2020 | 11:30am-1:00pm Benton… Read More »
Former Business Executive Launches Her Own Leadership Development Company
A former business executive is launching a new leadership development company in Winston-Salem. Everyday Excellence Leadership Academy delivers high impact workshops that provide leaders with tools and skills to increase productivity, improve employee engagement, delight customers and bring benefits to the bottom line. “Being a successful leader in today’s competitive market takes more than technical… Read More »
Taking the Leap: Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Partners Launch a Course for Startups
The NC Small Business Technology Development Center is launching a four-week cohort aimed at entrepreneurs who are ready to take a leap with their business idea. Taking the Leap starts on April 7. Participants will learn about different aspects of starting a business, including identifying potential markets, writing a business plan, running the finances of… Read More »
Lowe’s Opens Technology Service Desk Location in Winston-Salem
Lowe’s hosted the grand opening of its new IT Service Desk in Winston-Salem today. Lowe’s recently moved the technology operations team into the newly renovated 27,000 square-foot office space at Madison Park on University Parkway. The team of 110-plus analysts provides remote service support and resolves technology concerns as the first point of contact for… Read More »
Flywheel is Accepting Applicants to New Ventures Startup Competition
The New Ventures Challenge is a business idea competition that offers startup teams the opportunity to win seed funding and enter the Flywheel New Ventures Accelerator. Winning teams will be awarded cash prizes and follow-up investments with an average $50,000 investment per team in return for a 7.5% equity stake. Applications are open through March… Read More »