PDF Report Highlights President’s Letter This quarter we saw the many ways our community is creating momentum for economic growth and opportunity. From the economy to workforce development, we’re seeing our region strengthen its position as a place to invest, work, learn, and thrive. At our State of the Economy event presented by Allegacy Financial,… Read More »
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Q3 Data and Insights
Life Sciences Company GeisterBio Expands Operations in Winston-Salem
Company receives grants from the NSF Regenerative Medicine Engine in North Carolina and Greater Winston-Salem Inc. BioNest Fund GeisterBio, Inc., a U.S. life sciences company founded by Austrian entrepreneur Noah Geister, is expanding its operations in Winston-Salem. Geister founded the company here after visiting the region in March 2025 and experiencing its regenerative medicine research… Read More »
Greater Winston-Salem Inc. Launches Forsyth Works Career-Ready Credential
A new career resource is available to benefit job seekers and those looking to enhance their skills in topics like networking, professionalism, and resume writing. Through our Forsyth Works programming, Greater Winston-Salem Inc. is launching the Career-Ready Credential. This 10-hour certification combines online learning modules with a half-day of in-person programming to complete the certification.… Read More »
Winston Starts Names Mike Schmid as Next President
Schmid Will Also Serve as Greater Winston-Salem Inc.’s First Vice President of Innovation Winston Starts is announcing that Mike Schmid, formerly a founder at both the Center for Creative Economy and Winston Starts, has agreed to become the organization’s next President, effective August 10. “On behalf of the Winston Starts Board, I’m thrilled to welcome… Read More »
World Cup Partnership Delivers Estimated $10M in Economic Impact to Winston-Salem and Forsyth County
Hosting the German Men’s National Team (Deutscher Fußball-Bund, DFB) home base for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was a collaborative effort with a long-lasting impact. This high-profile global partnership generated an immediate estimated visitor economic impact of more than $10 million for the City of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, while highlighting Winston-Salem as a premiere… Read More »
Updates in the Second Quarter
Report Highlights President’s Letter This spring and summer have been filled with excitement and major local events like the team base camp for Team Germany in the World Cup. Their stay brought international attention to Winston-Salem, showcasing the assets that make our city such a compelling destination and reinforcing the strength of our quality of… Read More »