Greater Winston-Salem Inc. and Visit Winston-Salem are embarking on a collective, community-driven process to develop a Strategic Action Plan clarifying the path forward for Winston-Salem and Forsyth County’s economic future and sense of place. In this crucial time for our community, we are excited to work together as we map our community’s strengths, leverage existing… Read More »
Author: Greater Winston-Salem, Inc.
Greater Winston-Salem Inc. and Visit Winston-Salem Team Up to Envision the Community’s Path Forward
Eight Organizations Receive Grants to Fuel Entrepreneurial Success
Greater Winston-Salem Inc. has awarded $50,000 in Entrepreneurial Catalyst Grants to eight Winston-Salem-based organizations that directly serve early-stage companies, helping create jobs, support innovation, and spur investment in Forsyth County. The grants are distributed through the ESO (Entrepreneurial Support Organization) Development Fund, which supports organizations whose programs, services, and resources strengthen the local entrepreneurial ecosystem.… Read More »
Winston-Salem Ranked #4 in the Nation for Food Manufacturing
Winston-Salem has earned national recognition as a top location for the food manufacturing industry, ranking #4 in the United States according to a new report by Global Location Strategies (GLS). The GLS report looks at key trends and market updates in the sector, while ranking more than 300 US metros on their desirability as a… Read More »
Innovation Quarter Acquires Linden Center on Research Parkway
Innovation Quarter has announced the acquisition of the Linden Center, a 190,000-square-foot former operations facility in downtown Winston-Salem. Located at 401 N. Research Parkway and situated on a 2.4-acre site, the three-story building – previously home to Wells Fargo — will be repurposed as flexible laboratory and biomanufacturing space, designed to meet growing regional demand… Read More »
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Opens Julie Ann Freischlag Tower
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist has cut the ribbon to open the Julie Ann Freischlag Tower on the campus of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. The Freischlag Tower represents a $426 million investment by Atrium Health that will further elevate critical care capabilities for the Triad and the entire Northwest North Carolina region.… Read More »
Medical Products Manufacturer GMAX Industries, Inc. to Locate in Forsyth County
In a strategic initiative to relocate their manufacturing production back to the United States, GMAX Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of disposable medical products, has chosen to locate its base of manufacturing operations in Winston-Salem. The company is headquartered in New York. GMAX Industries, Inc. is looking to purchase a facility on 5th Street where it… Read More »