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

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

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

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.

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

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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.

Contact Realtor: De'Von France (336) 813-8930

Contact Realtor: De'Von France (336) 813-8930

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Simon’s Community Garden benefits the underserved community in East Winston by providing access to fresh food and free programming and works

We talk about food sovereignty, why weeds aren't real, and how to get your compost hot.