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#TwinCityConnections: Beth Blair

From Beth Blair / Written by Mackenzie Cates-Allen In Winston-Salem, NC, we have some really cool folks. One of them is Beth Blair. Beth Blair is board certified in therapeutic massage and bodywork, licensed in NC and has a private practice here in Winston-Salem.  The foundation of her practice is the acronym SEAMLESS: Somatic, workingContinue reading “#TwinCityConnections: Beth Blair”

Everyday Awards WINNERS Announced

The Winston-Salem Ambassadors Announce The Winners of the First Annual Everyday Awards The Winston-Salem Ambassadors would like to congratulate the winners of the first ever Everyday Awards. “The Everyday Awards celebrate our neighbors, friends and colleagues in Winston-Salem who work tirelessly, day in and day out to make our city a better place. These EverydayContinue reading “Everyday Awards WINNERS Announced”

New Board for 2018

Happy New Year! As we celebrate the end of our first year in existence, we bid a fond adieu to our first inaugural Board of Advisors with a huge thank you for their service. We are excited to welcome a new Board for 2018, with new leadership. Chairing our Board of Advisors for 2018 isContinue reading “New Board for 2018”

A Thanksgiving Note from WSA President

Dear Friend, Happy Holidays. I don’t know about you, but I am stunned that it’s already Thanksgiving! I sincerely hope that you are well and have had a great 2017. The Winston-Salem Ambassadors as an organization has been around for almost one year; what a year it has been! With a mission to increase awarenessContinue reading “A Thanksgiving Note from WSA President”

Honorary Envoys Added to Ambassadorship Program

October 2, 2017 The Winston-Salem Ambassadors announce the addition of the Honorary Envoy Program to the Ambassadorship Program. The Honorary Envoys have been dubbed “Ambassadors Lite” by Winston-Salem Ambassadors President & Chief Ambassadors, Mackenzie Cates Allen. You can find the requirements HERE!

Beers & Bicycles!

From BeersNGears Co-Creator Amy Easter / Written by Mackenzie Cates-Allen BeersNGears BeersNGears is a local social enterprise focused on building bicycle culture in Winston-Salem. Their unique bike events, collaboration with local businesses and support of grassroots cycling advocacy are helping develop a rich and diverse cycling culture in the Camel City. Between the Brag Wagon’sContinue reading “Beers & Bicycles!”

Winston-Salem – The New Fashion Capital?

From Winston-Salem Fashion Week Founder & Creator Nikita Wallace / Written by Mackenzie Cates-Allen What is Winston-Salem Fashion Week? Winston-Salem Fashion Week is a multicultural community event designed to bring awareness to Winston-Salem’s growing fashion and apparel industry. It is designed to incorporate the visual and performing arts with the fashion and apparel industry. ItContinue reading “Winston-Salem – The New Fashion Capital?”

A Letter to YOU!

Dear Friend, Greetings  from the  Twin City.  I  hope you  are doing  well as August is wrapping up. By now I hope that you have either experienced or heard of the Winston-Salem  Ambassadors!  Created last December  and  active ever since, the Ambassadors  have   made  quite  a  few appearances  and  had  many  a conversation.  Eight  board Continue reading “A Letter to YOU!”

The Junior League: Not Just Pearls and Bon-Bons

From Junior League of Winston-Salem (JLWS) President Aimee Rowe / Written by Mackenzie Cates-Allen No – we do not just wear pearls & eat bon bons!!! This a HUGE stereotype we have battled for years. JLWS is comprised of women who are committed to giving back to their community. Our members choose to spend aContinue reading “The Junior League: Not Just Pearls and Bon-Bons”