PDF Download The bulk of this quarter’s report breaks down the data and insights we’re tracking for our community, along with feedback shared from our keynote speaker at the State of the Economy, NC Secretary of Commerce Machelle Baker Sanders. Access the latest metrics of our project pipeline, talent recruitment efforts, workforce development, and more. Quarterly… Read More »
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Mid-Year Analysis: Q2 Report
Winston-Salem Named on Livability.com’s Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S.
Livability.com announces the release of its 10th annual Top 100 Best Places to Live list celebrating the best small and mid-sized communities across the U.S. The list is based on extensive research into relocation trends, economic variables, and factors that influence quality of life. Winston-Salem is among the best places to live in the U.S. for its solid performance… Read More »
State of the Economy
Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. held the State of the Economy event presented by Wake Forest University on June 14, featuring NC Secretary of Commerce Machelle Baker Sanders as the keynote speaker. As a center of economic activity, Winston-Salem is poised for continued economic attraction and retention in 2023 and beyond. With just under 1,600 new jobs… Read More »
WS Today to Deliver Community Content Starting this Summer
6AM City, the fastest growing newsletter-first local media company, has selected Winston-Salem as its next community for growth as it expands its nationwide portfolio. With the launch of WS Today, 6AM City will deliver concise, relevant news and events via a daily newsletter and social media channels that help drive community awareness and talent engagement.… Read More »
Baptist Hospital Celebrates 100th Anniversary
North Carolina Baptist Hospital, now known as Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, will officially mark 100 years of caring on May 28. The hospital opened its doors on May 28, 1923, with a simple commitment: to be a place of healing and teaching. Planning began in 1919, when the Baptist State Convention of North… Read More »
Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. Partners with Roll the Quad
Roll the Quad is a new Name, Image, and Likeness Initiative for Wake Forest Student Athletes Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. is pleased to announce a partnership with Roll the Quad. With the passing of legislation allowing student-athletes to profit from their name, image and likeness (NIL), Roll the Quad was formed to support Wake Forest student-athletes… Read More »