Forsyth County commissioners approved a $458.7 million budget that includes investments in education, public safety and human services. The adopted budget includes a three cent tax increase, bringing the property tax rate to 75.35 cents per $100 of valuation. One cent of that will generate an estimated $3.7 million for teacher supplements in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth… Read More »
Category: Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. News
Forsyth County Commissioners Approve $458.7M Budget
Advocacy Update: Infrastructure, Parental Leave, & More
Infrastructure Paving– The North Carolina Department of Transportation is currently in the process of evaluating our Division paving needs for the 2020 season. As part of their process they are reaching out to the community for input into the process. If there are state maintained roads in your area that you would like to be… Read More »
Maximizing the Value of Your Business Insurance
Insurance is a critical asset. Maximizing the value of that asset requires businesses to do more than pay their renewal premiums on time. When your company is dealing with a loss or a potential liability, asking and answering the question “are we covered” should be one of your first priorities. Once you determine whether you… Read More »
Winston-Salem: Our Time is Now
Over the past year, the Chamber has focused our efforts on cultivating talent in order to build a stronger local economy. By recruiting and retaining talent across all industries, we’re enhancing the workforce, expanding the tax base, promoting a diverse population, and improving the local quality of life. There’s a lot to love about Winston-Salem,… Read More »
Triad Sees Substantial Emission Reductions During Business 40 Closure
Six months into the closing of a section of Business 40 near downtown Winston-Salem, the Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation (PART) is sharing the latest data on what impact it’s having on driving habits. Since the project began in November, PART buses have seen an average of approximately 1,800 passenger trips per day, with Vanpools… Read More »
Local Tech Startup Launches SWIPE.BY App, Helping Restaurants Compete in the Digital World
On Thursday morning we will celebrate innovation in Winston-Salem with the launch of SWIPE.BY, a new app available on Android and iOS, that brings the convenience of curbside service to many local Winston-Salem restaurants. Users place an order online, drive to the restaurant and a server brings their food right to their car. SWIPE.BY Ribbon… Read More »