Annette Hayes is the founder of Grind Vine Consulting, a Winston-Salem–based firm helping businesses and organizations grow with purpose through strategic consulting, sustainable workforce development, and results-driven marketing. Whether she’s building scalable programs, streamlining operations, or developing creative brand strategies, Annette brings a sharp, solutions-oriented mindset to every project. At Grind Vine, she delivers tailored services in digital marketing, event and program management, performance analytics, and sustainability planning—empowering clients to lead with clarity and confidence in fast-changing environments.