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 »
Category: Economic Development
Winston-Salem Ranked #4 in the Nation for Food Manufacturing
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 »
Winston-Salem’s Innovation Quarter and Regenerative Medicine Sector Gain Global Recognition
Winston-Salem’s growing reputation as a global hub for regenerative medicine and life sciences innovation was reinforced this week as a Japanese delegation visited the city to explore its world-class research, commercialization, and startup support assets. The group of 20 delegates, representing 16 Japanese companies as well as government and investment organizations, was hosted by Greater… 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 »
Spec Building Loan Program to Launch in Winston-Salem
GWSI to Work with City of Winston-Salem and Local Developers to Generate Industrial Development As part of our efforts to expand economic development opportunities in Winston-Salem, Greater Winston-Salem Inc. has worked with the City of Winston-Salem to institute a Spec (Speculative) Building Loan Program. Through this program approved by the Winston-Salem City Council, the… Read More »