All businesses rely on communication, internally and externally, to fulfill their mission. Clear, effective communication is ideal. Lawyers, unfortunately, have a reputation for being overly formal and wordy. We often use two words to mean essentially the same thing, and we fall back on archaic phrasing that we learned in law school. Here’s a fairly… Read More »
Category: Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. News
Lessons from the Plain Writing Movement
Velocity: An Accelerator for Creative Entrepreneurs
Created and powered by Center for Creative Economy The Center for Creative Economy (CCE) has launched Velocity, a street-smart, hands-on business accelerator designed for creative entrepreneurs. CCE has produced a creative accelerator for three years, and has developed a proven method for turning a creative passion into a growing business. Velocity is open to creative… Read More »
Richard N. Davis Minority Business Scholarships
The Winston Salem Chamber Board of Directors has enacted the Richard N. Davis Minority Business Scholarship program to recognize and provide support to minority and women-owned local businesses. The scholarship program will provide Chamber memberships to minority and women-owned businesses and will develop a peer network of local companies to strengthen and build relationships among… Read More »
Working Well With Others
What if I told you that by working with other groups you can raise both of your organization’s profiles while also increasing audiences and name recognition? And, on top of that – you can even save money and time — these are just a few of the benefits of collaboration or what I call “working… Read More »
Passageway Park Ribbon Cutting
The Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership in conjunction with the City of Winston-Salem, will host a ribbon cutting ceremony at the newly renovated Passageway Park on Thursday, May 9, at 11:00 a.m. The event will include remarks from local elected leaders and representatives from the renovation project, along with food trucks and live music. Passageway Park is… Read More »
Winston Salem Chamber Supports Proposed Stevens Center Renovations
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 »