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Unlocking Opportunity Summit Returns to Winston-Salem This September, Connecting Entrepreneurs with Capital, Contracts and Community

Two-day event features a $6,000 pitch competition, updates on new SBA loan guarantee programs, and a keynote from national entrepreneurship advocate Thom Ruhe of NC IDEA. WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The Winston-Salem Women's Business Center will host the Unlocking Opportunity Summit 2026: Capital, Contracts & Connections for Business Growth on September 24–25 at The Enterprise Center, bringing together entrepreneurs, lenders, contracting experts, and economic development partners f

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WBC August Newsletter

August Newsletter Early Bird Registration is Now Open! Join the Winston-Salem Women's Business Center for the Unlocking Opportunity Summit on September 24–25, 2026—a two-day event designed to help entrepreneurs access capital, pursue contracts, and build meaningful business connections. Connect with lenders, procurement experts, and fellow business owners, gain pract ical strategies for growth, and experience our exciting Pitch Night, where entrepreneurs will compete for $6,0

Aug 183 min read

WBC Winston-Salem Newsletter

May Newsletter The Winston-Salem Women’s Business Center is thrilled to host our Small Business Pitch, Showcase, and Networking Event on June 4th. We invite both aspiring and established entrepreneurs, those with registered businesses, active revenue, or a growing customer base, to submit their pitch decks by noon on May 28th for a chance to participate. There are also opportunities to showcase your business during the event. To learn more or get involved, please visit the li

May 183 min read

One Room. One Teacher. Twenty-Five Students

One Room. One Teacher. Twenty-Five Students That’s how the institution that would become Winston-Salem State University began—founded on September 28, 1892, as Slater Industrial Academy.

Feb 35 min read

Start Your Year Strong with Our New Classes!

Happy New Year! We hope you and your families had a festive and restful holiday season! The Winston-Salem WBC team is excited to announce our new workshop schedule for 2026! We will now have a mix of virtual and in-person events that cover a wide range of topics, including start-up assistance, accessing capital, marketing, and so much more! If you have any questions about our classes, please reach out to us at info@wbcwinstonsalem.org . Business Counseling 2026 Updates The W

Jan 152 min read

Grant Funding Focus

A monthly collection of grant funding opportunities for the nonprofit community

Dec 20, 20251 min read

The Enterprise Conference and Event Center Is Full-Service & A “One Stop” Shop For All Your Hospitality

The fully carpeted event and conference space, which can accommodate up to 300 people, is ideal for any event – corporate meeting, community gatherings, theme parties, pastoral and church anniversaries, bridal showers, quinceaneras, retirement and holiday parties. You name the event, and we make the vision reality! The Enterprise Conference and Event Center is a full-service center and a “one stop” shop for all your hospitality needs.

Apr 21, 20250 min read