As we head into the new year, we are recapping 2025, which brought us growth in our project pipeline that created jobs and investment. We saw increased membership, providing opportunities for more business professionals to network and get involved, and greater engagement of our existing members and investors. We invite you to share our progress as we move forward in the new year!
Here’s a quick look at a few highlights included in the Q4 report:
- 86 active projects
- 10 project announcements in 2025, generating $87 million in capital investment
- 198 new members and 117 events hosted this year
- A new group health insurance option for members
- BioNest grant recipients
Our quarterly report sponsor Linville Team Partners provides an in-depth look into Winston-Salem’s retail market including:
- 185 properties sold in 2025
- $195 million in sales volume
- 2.9% vacancy rate
President’s Letter
When we were honored as National Chamber of the Year, I felt an immense sense of pride in our team and our community. The recognition affirmed that we were setting a powerful example of what a Chamber can achieve through impact, leadership, and collaboration. While it was important to pause and celebrate that milestone, we also knew the work didn’t stop there. As the torch passed this July (congratulations to the Greater Memphis Chamber!), we stayed focused on what comes next.
Having rounded out our “Chamber of the Year” year, I can say our commitment to delivering strong and impactful change in our community has only continued to grow.
2025 brought us growth in our project pipeline that created jobs and investment. We saw increased membership, providing opportunities for more business professionals to network and get involved, and greater engagement of our existing members and investors.
We won’t be eligible for the Chamber of the Year award again for several years, but in my opinion, we continue to exemplify the best of the best.
