Krispy Kreme has announced it will expand operations at its Winston-Salem facility, to support the production of its Branded Sweet Treats line, a packaged doughnut product. The expansion will generate 180 new jobs with a $5.8 million capital investment over 3-4 years as part of the company’s long-term growth strategy. A legacy employer in Forsyth… Read More »
Category: Economic Development
Krispy Kreme Expands in Forsyth County
State of the Economy
At the State of the Economy presented by Wake Forest University, we looked at Forsyth County’s economic progress throughout 2022 and opportunities ahead in 2023. Our discussion featured Mit Shah, CEO of Noble Investment Group and member of the Wake Forest Board of Trustees. Mark Owens spoke about how our community is working towards our… Read More »
German Manufacturer Establishes North American Headquarters in Forsyth County
Ziehl-Abegg will relocate into Union Cross Industrial Center investing over $100 million and creating hundreds of new jobs Ziehl-Abegg, a German manufacturer of ventilation systems, generators, and other equipment, will establish its North American headquarters in Forsyth County, investing over $100 million and creating hundreds of new jobs. The company has selected a 500,000 SF… Read More »
Section of Future I-74 Northern Beltway Opens
A major infrastructure project improving connectivity in Forsyth County marks a milestone with the opening of a section of the Winston-Salem Northern Beltway/Future Interstate 74 project. A ribbon cutting commemorated the opening of the 6.9-mile section of the Eastern Loop of the beltway from U.S. 311 to University Parkway. With this new section complete, travelers can… Read More »
Dr. Ebony Boulware Named as Dean of Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Chief Science Officer of Atrium Health
Wake Forest University School of Medicine has announced Dr. L. Ebony Boulware as its new dean. She will also serve as vice chief academic officer and chief science officer of Atrium Health. Boulware will join the medical school in January 2023 and will succeed Dr. Julie Ann Freischlag, who remains as CEO of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and… Read More »
Unbox the Dress Expands in Winston-Salem
The wedding dress upcycling startup is relocating to an 11,000sf headquarters and expanding its product line Unbox the Dress – the first online wedding dress transformation service – that makes its home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has outgrown its former location downtown and opened its expanded operations in a new location. The company employs skilled… Read More »