WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. ― Novant Health is actively seeking local entertainers and food truck vendors who represent the unique diversity of the communities it serves to participate in the Welcome Back Fest street festivals in Charlotte, Wilmington and Winston-Salem this summer.
Entertainers of all backgrounds are invited to apply at https://www.welcomebackfest2021.com/entertainers/. All performances must be musical, rhythmic or in another closely associated format. The selected entertainers will be compensated as part of their contract.
Food truck vendors are invited to apply at https://www.welcomebackfest2021.com/food-trucks/. Novant Health is looking for food trucks that represent different backgrounds and tastes and all are welcome to apply. Those who are selected to participate will be contacted with a contract and will also be paid a flat fee of $1,000 at the conclusion of the event.
In addition to compensation, all selected participants will have the opportunity to be included on promotional materials, which will be distributed across multiple channels to ensure community turn-out. The health care system is encouraging news media and other key community partners, leaders and influencers to help bring awareness to this opportunity for local businesses.
Novant Health is hosting the Welcome Back Fest street festivals to mark the progress made in the fight against COVID-19. The three free community events, which are scheduled on three different days in July and August, aim to support diverse local businesses, honor healthcare heroes and celebrate the milestones reached with the help of community members.
The date are as follows:
- Saturday, July 24 in Charlotte, N.C.
- Saturday, Aug. 7 in Wilmington, N.C.
- Saturday, Aug. 21 in Winston-Salem, N.C.
For more information about Welcome Back Fest, visit WelcomeBackFest2021.com.
About Novant Health
Novant Health is an integrated network of physician clinics, outpatient facilities and hospitals that delivers a seamless and convenient healthcare experience to communities in Virginia, North and South Carolina, and Georgia. The Novant Health network consists of more than 2,400 physicians and over 37,000 employees who provide care at more than 800 locations, including 18 hospitals and hundreds of outpatient facilities and physician clinics. In 2021, Novant Health was the highest-ranking healthcare system in North Carolina to be included on Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity list. Diversity MBA Magazine has also included Novant Health on its 2020 list of “Best Places for Women & Diverse Managers to Work.” In 2020, Novant Health provided more than $1.02 billion in community benefit, including financial assistance and services.
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