Published in partnership with WS Today You likely know the histories of Reynolds Tobacco Company and Hanesbrands: two of Winston-Salem’s most iconic, longest-standing institutions. But they’re certainly not the only homegrown companies with deep roots and a long history in our city. We are taking a look at just a few of the local businesses that… Read More »
Author: Greater Winston-Salem, Inc.
Cheers to 50+ Years: Winston-Salem’s Legacy Companies
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Budget
Greater Winston Salem Inc. recognizes the City and County’s need to increase their budgets to recruit and retain top talent in order to provide the best service possible for Winston Salem/Forsyth County taxpayers. The business community faces similar challenges. On behalf of the business community, GWSI advocates for a more balanced approach to budgeting in the future… Read More »
Textile Manufacturer Polyvlies to Expand in Forsyth County
A nonwoven textiles company with an existing location in Winston-Salem is announcing a local expansion. Polyvlies USA currently operates a textile manufacturing facility on Business Park Drive. To support growth in the North American market, the company has announced the purchase of a nearby greenfield site to facilitate a company expansion. Polyvlies is a global… Read More »
State of the Economy with NC Governor Josh Stein
Greater Winston Salem Inc. was honored to host a sold-out crowd of over 650 of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County’s business and community leaders at the State of the Economy, proudly presented by Reynolds American Inc.! The room was energized as North Carolina Governor Josh Stein took the stage to share thoughtful insights on our state’s economic… Read More »
Winston-Salem Ranked a Best Place to Live
A list showcasing the nation’s most vibrant and livable small to mid-sized cities ranks Winston-Salem among the 2025 Top 100 Best Places to Live, by Livability.com. Livability’s algorithm evaluates nearly 100 data points across eight key categories: economy, housing and cost of living, amenities, transportation, environment, safety, education and health. Over 2,000 cities with populations… Read More »
Senior Academy Graduates Prepare for Next Chapter at Forsyth Tech
Forsyth Technical Community College is proud to announce that graduates from Senior Academy– a mentorship program for students – have been invited to continue their educational journeys at Forsyth Tech upon graduation from high school. This exciting news highlights the effective collaboration among Greater Winston-Salem Inc., Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, and Forsyth Tech, through Forsyth Works… Read More »