Winston Under 40, Greater Winston-Salem Inc.’s program for young professionals, is proud to announce the 2025 Leadership Award recipients! Each year, these awards honor 25 remarkable young professionals who are shaping Winston-Salem’s future through their leadership, career achievements, and community impact. The 2025 honorees reflect the energy and innovation that define our city. Representing a… Read More »
Author: Greater Winston-Salem, Inc.
Announcing the 2025 Winston Under 40 Leadership Awards Recipients
WH Farms Co. Expansion Brings Manufacturing to Winston-Salem
WH Farms Co. is a 4-year-old biotech startup that grows hemp on a USDA licensed North Carolina farm and processes it for use in topical beauty and wellness products. The company offers white label services for brands offering hemp-infused product lines. Active in Winston-Salem’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, WH Farms Co. currently operates out of Winston Starts, a downtown startup incubator.… Read More »
Modular Closets to Locate in Forsyth County
Modular Closets, a leading manufacturer of customizable closet and storage systems, has selected Forsyth County for a new location as part of its Southeastern expansion. The company, headquartered in New Jersey, will invest $30 million and create 100 jobs in its first year, including 50 positions within the first quarter. Modular Closets’ rapid growth plan… Read More »
WSPR Fund Invests in Three Strands Recovery Wear
The WSPR Fund has announced an investment in Three Strands Recovery Wear, a Winston-Salem–based startup company dedicated to improving post-surgical outcomes for breast surgery patients through innovative recovery apparel. The funding will support Three Strands in expanding its brand presence at major trade shows and enhancing its online visibility, accelerating the company’s mission to make… Read More »
Q3 Report: Collaboration and Momentum
This quarter brought exciting progress for Winston-Salem and Forsyth County as new investments, community partnerships, and strategic planning efforts moved our region forward. Greater Winston-Salem Inc. welcomed 50 new members, celebrated openings and milestones with 14 ribbon cuttings, and saw the expansions of GMAX Industries and ReAgent Chemical Services bring new investment and jobs. Education… Read More »
Workforce Development Month
Join Forsyth County organizations and businesses in recognizing Workforce Development Month! Take part in the many events and activities happening this October: Wednesdays, October 1, October 8, October 22, October 29 | Workforce Wednesdays – Employer tabling at Forsyth Tech Wednesday, October 1 | Job Ready: Skills for Success – Downtown Library Thursday, October 16… Read More »