After more than 8 years, leadership is changing hands at the nonprofit Winston-Salem Ambassadors. Founder Mackenzie Cates-Allen, who served as President from its founding in October of 2016 until October of 2024, is happily handing over the reins to Deanna Debrecht, of Winston-Salem. Debrecht is thrilled to take on the role of Acting Executive DirectorContinue reading “Leadership Shift at the WS Ambassadors”
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WS Journal Coverage of the 2024 WS Ambassadors Holiday Parade
Thousands brave the cold for Winston-Salem’s holiday parade Though temperatures had dropped to the low 40s, thousands of people showed up for Winston-Salem’s annual holiday parade through downtown Saturday evening. A group of 90 entries participated in the annual parade this year, which began at 5 p.m. at Fourth Street at Poplar Street, and ledContinue reading “WS Journal Coverage of the 2024 WS Ambassadors Holiday Parade”
People of WS: Vernetta DeVane
We are ALL about people, and connecting people, here at the #wsambassadors. Today we have the truly awesome Vernetta DeVane. 1. What’s your name, and what do you do? •Vernetta DeVane. I have been working with the City of Winston-Salem for nearly 27 years. I was the Victim Assistance Coordinator for 10 years with WSPDContinue reading “People of WS: Vernetta DeVane”
People of WS : Veronica Vale
We are ALL about people, and connecting people, here at the #wsambassadors. Today we have artist Veronica Vale! •My name is Veronica Vale, and I’m a studio artist, running my own art business at www.veronicavale.com. Instagram: @veronica.vale.art | Facebook: @veronicavaleart •I grew up around Raleigh, NC but I met my husband in the mountains at Appalachian State University inContinue reading “People of WS : Veronica Vale”
Ambassador President Mackenzie Cates-Allen Named to NSBA Leadership Council
Winston-Salem – Mackenzie Cates-Allen of the Winston-Salem Ambassadors, in North Carolina, was recently named to the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council. NSBA is the nation’s oldest small-business advocacy organization, and operates on a staunchly nonpartisan basis. Cates-Allen, a recognized leader in the community, joins the NSBA Leadership Council alongside other small-business advocates fromContinue reading “Ambassador President Mackenzie Cates-Allen Named to NSBA Leadership Council”
Press Release – Welcome Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mackenzie Cates-Allen President of Winston-Salem Ambassadors Winston-Salem, NC mackenzie@wsambassadors.org (336) 794-6050 The WS Ambassadors Welcome Center To Open 4/29/23 April 20, 2023 – The Winston-Salem Ambassadors, a nonprofit that serves as a “welcome wagon” and a “clearinghouse of knowledge and people” are opening a Welcome Center at 420 N.Continue reading “Press Release – Welcome Center”
The Ambassadors are BACK Downtown!
New Board Member + Rejuvenation
Hello friends of the Winston-Salem Ambassadors! It’s President Mackenzie Cates-Allen here. Happy almost Spring of 2023. Much like the flowers and trees, we too are coming back to life after an extended hit that we took due to the worldwide pandemic. We are STILL HERE! And Board Chair Dale Cole and I are so excitedContinue reading “New Board Member + Rejuvenation”
Dale Cole Joins the Board
WE are excited to welcome Dale Cole to the Board of Directors! Dale Cole has over 35 years in the HVAC industry. He is currently employed by the State of North Carolina as an HVAC tech on the UNCG campus. Dale has used his time in the industry to cultivate a network of local businessContinue reading “Dale Cole Joins the Board”
Welcome Orientation – Fall 2019
Welcome to WS Orientation Fall 2019 Sept. 24, 2019 – Mackenzie Cates-Allen, President & Chief Ambassador of the Winston-Salem Ambassadors, announces the Fall 2019 ‘Welcome to Winston-Salem Orientation,’ which will be held October 9, 2019 at Wake Forest University’s Farrell Hall in Broyhill Auditorium from 5:30-7pm. This event is free, but an RSVPContinue reading “Welcome Orientation – Fall 2019”
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