The Stevens Center is an iconic and cultural masterpiece beloved for generations here in Winston Salem. We are grateful for its presence in our community, and its role as an important economic asset to the city. The Stevens Center is a vital fixture in the aesthetic of our downtown and is an essential teaching facility… Read More »
Category: Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. News
Winston Salem Chamber Supports Proposed Stevens Center Renovations
Winston Salem Chamber Opposes FIBER NC Act
This Week at the Capital shared the following information regarding House Bill 431 (FIBER NC Act): This bill would allow counties and municipalities to build and lease facilities and equipment to increase broadband services. The bill was filed on March 21st and referred to the Committee on Energy and Public Utilities on March 25th. This… Read More »
Forsyth Tech Wins Outstanding Pre-Apprenticeship Program from ApprenticeshipNC
Forsyth Tech’s Electrical Lineman Academy was named the Outstanding Pre-Apprenticeship Program in the state at the 2019 ApprenticeshipNC Conference banquet on April 11, in Wilmington, N.C. Sponsored by the North Carolina Community College System, ApprenticeshipNC ensures North Carolina has an innovative, relevant, effective, and efficient workforce development system that develops adaptable, work ready, skilled talent… Read More »
Business 40 Project Opens Two Bridges, Closes Another
A big change is getting ready to take place for motorists in downtown Winston-Salem. As part of the Business 40 Improvement Project, two bridges will open while another will close during the first two weeks of May. As the new Main and Church street bridges open, the Cherry Street bridge will close so construction can… Read More »
Get on Board for Public Transit
The Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation (PART), Greensboro Transit Authority (GTA), High Point Transit System (HPTS), and Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WSTA) all announced that they will join other public transportation systems across the nation to participate in National Get On Board for Public Transit Day on Thursday, April 25. In recognition of Get On Board… Read More »
Grow Together Quarterly Economic Update
The Winston Salem Chamber has released the first edition of “Grow Together” – a quarterly economic update highlighting influential economic statistics and projects impacting Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. The series will focus on collaborations and opportunities to get involved in economic, workforce, and talent recruitment efforts. The digital publication delivers actionable information for businesses to… Read More »