Forsyth Tech Recognized as 2022 Outstanding Consortium Member by Apprenticeship NC Forsyth Tech was recognized as the 2022 Outstanding Consortium Member by Apprenticeship NC during the Apprenticeship NC Annual Conference in March for its Learn and Earn Apprenticeship Program, also known as LEAP. LEAP at Forsyth Tech enables students to earn a degree at Forsyth… Read More »
Category: Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. News
Forsyth Tech Awarded for LEAP Apprenticeships
Founders Forum Connects the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. is announcing a new event series that celebrates and educates the entrepreneurial ecosystem, bringing founders and collaborators together to create new connections that drive innovative ideas forward. The Founders Forum will feature a founder’s keynote, startup spotlight, and more during a series of events throughout the year. The Founders Forum is presented… Read More »
Buy Local on Small Business Saturday
The holiday shopping season is underway and it is projected to be a good one for retailers. According to the National Retail Federation, the 2021 holiday shopping season could see a ten percent increase in sales over 2020. It is more important than ever for this increase in purchasing to benefit local businesses that are… Read More »
Winston Under 40 Leadership Awards
Each year, Winston Under 40 recognizes the talents and contributions of 20 of Winston-Salem’s young professionals. We are excited to present the 2021 Leadership Award winners! Devin Allen Registered Nurse, Atrium Health and CEO/Owner, Soul Food Healing Co. Devin, an alumna of Winston Salem State University, is a community health professional, entrepreneur, and activist. Her… Read More »
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October is recognized by the Department of Labor as National Disability Employment Awareness Month to advocate for the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the workforce. Headquartered in Winston-Salem, IFB Solutions is the country’s largest employer of people who are blind. IFB Solutions employs about 1,000 people, half of whom are blind or visually impaired. … Read More »
National Manufacturing Day
Highlighting Winston-Salem and Forsyth County’s Successes in Manufacturing in 2021 October 1 is National Manufacturing Day, a celebration of the manufacturing industry and its workforce development and education pipeline that supports economic and job growth in communities around the country. In honor of National Manufacturing Day, we are taking a look back at Winston-Salem and… Read More »