State of Education

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 (11:30 AM - 1:00 PM) (EDT)

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Join us for our State of Education luncheon presented by Bank of America! We are pleased to bring together the business community to hear from our local higher education leaders, and to discuss the best ways to align the workforce and provide educational opportunities for everyone to succeed. 

Introductory remarks will be made by Catty Moore, Interim Superintendent for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. An update on our talent and workforce development achievements and Forsyth Works will also be presented by Mark Owens, President and CEO of Greater Winston-Salem Inc.

Higher Education Panel: 

Dr. Janet Spriggs, President, Forsyth Tech  

Dr. Susan Wente, President, Wake Forest University 

Dr. Stevie L. Lawrence II, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Winston-Salem State University

Help us make a difference - consider bringing a school supply donation to the luncheon. Donations will go directly to the Educator Warehouse, a collaboration of Forsyth Educator Partnership, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Council of PTAs and WS/FCS. At this facility teachers 'shop' donated items for use in their classrooms. Suggested classroom and office supply donations can be found here. Collection boxes will be in the Benton Convention Center foyer. 

Program to begin promptly at 11:30 AM. 

Member Tickets: $60 | Member Table: $750 

Non-Member Tickets: $70 Non-Member Table: $900

Sponsorships: Support Forsyth County's talent development while increasing your visibility. Contact Joanna Mitchell for information about event sponsorship opportunities.

Parking: Complimentary parking provided by LAMBERT Architecture and Interiors at the 6th Cherry Trade Street parking garage. Validation tickets will be provided at registration.

Questions?
Call 336.728.9200 or email Joanna Mitchell

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Refund Policy: We would be glad to issue a full refund if requested a week prior to the event. Unfortunately, we cannot issue refunds after this timeframe, but we would be happy to accommodate someone in your place. 


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Benton Convention Center
301 W 5th Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Event Contact
Joanna Mitchell
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Wednesday, September 17, 2025 (11:30 AM - 1:00 PM) (EDT)
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