Senate Bill 86 Update Senate Bill 86 became law on Sunday. Governor Cooper had the options of either vetoing the bill, signing the bill, or simply letting 10 days pass without issuing his signature after the piece of legislation hit his desk. SB86 allows small businesses to use associations, such as chambers of commerce, to… Read More »
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Buffalo Wild Wings Unveils New Fan-Focused Restaurant Concept in Winston-Salem
The Winston-Salem Buffalo Wild Wings Grand Opening is scheduled for Thursday, September 5 in the brand’s new design, intended to foster great experiences among friends. This is the first new design for Buffalo Wild Wings since 2012. The redesign kicks off in conjunction with the NFL season and features local craft brewers and giveaways, including… Read More »
Real Men Wear Pink for the American Cancer Society
Men across the Triad will unite to fight breast cancer with the American Cancer Society through participation in the Real Men Wear Pink of the Triad campaign. In addition to wearing pink and raising awareness about breast cancer, these men will be raising funds to help the American Cancer Society attack cancer from every angle… Read More »
Interns Reflect on their Summer Work Experiences in Winston-Salem
We welcomed more than 200 student interns representing colleges and universities across the nation through the Intern Experience program this year. The summer began with the kickoff event at Wake Forest University School of Business, followed by socials at the Winston-Salem Dash baseball game, the new Hotel Indigo, and Dave and Buster’s. Students were given… Read More »
Rising Senior Gains Work Experience During Summer Internship at the Chamber
WS/FCS Features Chamber Intern Steven Thon on the School System’s Blog, Your Permanent Record. Stephen Thon is a senior at Carver High. There, he plays three varsity sports and participates in the school’s IT Academy. This summer, Thon served at an intern with the Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce. Josh Tan, who is a Systems Manager… Read More »
WSSU is Money Magazine’s #1 Public HBCU in the Nation for 2019
Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) is the no. 1 public HBCU in the nation, according to the magazine’s “Best Colleges for Your Money” 2019-20 rankings, which were released on Monday, Aug. 12. The rankings identify colleges that have a strong record of helping students graduate and preparing them for jobs at which they’ll earn enough to… Read More »