Governor Roy Cooper signs order allowing mixed cocktails to go
North Carolina House Majority Whip Jon Hardister joined me on the Locked in Show to discuss the executive order and...
COVID-19 may wipe out 75% of North Carolina’s 20,000 restaurants
Small independently owned restaurants are facing an extinction level event as we move deeper into colder months and the coronavirus...
COVID-19 triggers an outbreak of fear and uncertainty
The coronavirus has the stock market and country at-large roiling – with government, non-profits, and the private sector all feeling...
Venture Winston Grants seeks to boost start-ups in the city
Civic leaders announced the launch of Venture Café Winston-Salem in 2017 and raised capital to support the non-profit’s initial three...
Will the new Salem Parkway boost downtown business?
Just over a week ago, the new Salem Parkway, formerly known as Business 40 opened six months ahead of schedule...
Local retailers and restaurants struggle despite rosy economic data
Tavern in Old Salem recently announced they will cease operations at the end of December. The restaurant is part of...
Local officials tout job growth in Winston-Salem, but strong headwinds remain
City officials are touting figures from the national Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicating employment growth in Winston-Salem is outpacing...
Popeye’s and Chick-fil-A leveraged earned media to boost sales
Earned media is organically-received publicity that elevates your brand and marketing efforts. The media is earned by receiving press mentions,...
Locally-owned businesses make the community a better place to live
The National Black Theater Festival just wrapped up an exciting week of performances, shows, and late night events that attracted...
New York Times article delivers a sobering analysis of Winston-Salem
The New York Times published a sobering analysis of Winston-Salem’s economy on July 16 – “Why Midsize Cities Struggle to...