To help create a more vibrant, innovative and prosperous economy in Forsyth County, the board of directors of both the Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce and Winston-Salem Business Inc. (WSBI) voted unanimously this week to consolidate the two organizations. The consolidation will shape the future of economic development and job growth in the county through a… Read More »
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The Winston-Salem Chamber and Winston-Salem Business, Inc. to Unite
Forsyth Tech Receives Half-Million Dollar Grant for Biotechnology Education Center
Forsyth Technical Community College was awarded more than half a million dollars from the National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education (NSF-ATE) to develop a new national biotechnology education center to address the rapidly growing need for highly skilled technicians in biotechnology. Forsyth Tech, awarded $535,297 for this particular grant, is the home for the National… Read More »
Reading Between the Fine Lines of Your Business Loan Agreement
At some point, most Winston-Salem businesses will be involved in a loan transaction – be it an initial loan, refinance of existing debt, funding of capital improvements, funding of an acquisition or some other financing arrangement. As part of the transaction, most financial institutions require borrowers to enter into a loan agreement, which outlines mutual… Read More »
City of Winston-Salem Business Training Program
The City of Winston-Salem is currently taking registrations for its Business Training Program, offered by the Office of Business Inclusion and Advancement. Topics in the 9-week course include marketing, legal issues, insurance, bookkeeping, and taxes, as well as writing a business plan. The class is free and open to local entrepreneurs. Classes will be held… Read More »
Winston-Salem Receives a Top-30 Ranking on America’s Best Cities Report
Economic Development firm Resonance issues its 2019 Best Cities Report, ranking Winston-Salem #27 The America’s Best Cities report ranks the top 50 large and small U.S. cities based on six economic and cultural factors to determine an overall score for each city. Using a variety of economic data combined with qualitative evaluations by locals and… Read More »
Salem College & Forsyth Tech Announce New Co-Admission Agreement
Salem College has announced a new co-admission agreement with Forsyth Technical Community College (Forsyth Tech) to facilitate degree completion and student success by improving access to undergraduate educational resources, university facilities, and support systems. “Forsyth Tech is excited to collaborate with Salem College in this agreement,” said President of Forsyth Tech Janet N. Spriggs. “Having… Read More »