Category: Economic Development

Ricoh 3D for Healthcare Awarded First BioNest Grant, Expanding Biotech Innovation in Winston-Salem 

Greater Winston-Salem Inc. is excited to announce that Ricoh 3D for Healthcare has been awarded the first BioNest Fund grant, which will support the company’s expansion of research and development facilities in Winston-Salem.  The BioNest Fund was launched in September by Greater Winston-Salem Inc. in partnership with the Whitaker Park Development Authority. It provides up… Read More »

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 »

ReAgent Chemical Services, Ltd. to Locate in Winston-Salem

ReAgent Chemical Services, Ltd., a United Kingdom-based chemical manufacturer, has selected a site in Winston-Salem to establish a new facility. The company manufactures laboratory and other specialty chemicals to a wide range of industries. The project is projected to generate 30 new jobs and $4.8 million in capital investment over five years. “Having identified significant… Read More »

BioNest Fund Seeks to Accelerate Life Sciences Development in Winston-Salem 

Greater Winston-Salem Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of the BioNest Fund, a strategic initiative designed to attract and grow life sciences companies in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County.  Greater Winston-Salem Inc. has partnered with the Whitaker Park Development Authority to launch and fund the program. The BioNest Fund will provide up to $25,000 per… 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 »


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