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 »
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Updates in the Second Quarter
Investing in Our Future: What the State Budget Means for Winston-Salem and Forsyth County
After months of anticipation, North Carolina has officially adopted its 2026-27 state budget. We are grateful that lawmakers came together to deliver a budget that invests in the priorities that matter most to our communities and our economy. We especially want to thank our local delegation in the North Carolina General Assembly for their work… Read More »
Greater Winston-Salem Inc. Announces Joanna Mitchell as Associate Vice President of Executive Operations and Events
Greater Winston-Salem Inc. is pleased to announce that Joanna Mitchell has accepted a new leadership position with the organization as Associate Vice President of Executive Operations and Events. She has served as the Director of Programs and Events since 2020. In her new role, Joanna will lead development and execution of Greater Winston-Salem Inc’s signature events providing valuable development and networking opportunities… Read More »
Charter Medical Receives BioNest Grant
Funding Supports R&D Capabilities for Advanced Therapy Manufacturing Charter Medical, a leading developer and manufacturer of single-use solutions, has been awarded a grant from the BioNest Fund to expand its research and development operations in Winston-Salem’s Innovation Quarter (iQ). The grant enables Charter Medical to perform a phased buildout of the laboratory space the company… Read More »
Local Company Developing Nex-Gen Chemotherapy Receives BioNest Grant for Next Phase of Growth
Deep Creek Pharma Pursuing FDA Approval for Revolutionary Treatment A pharmaceutical development startup born from local cancer research is getting a boost in its next phase of growth through Greater Winston-Salem Inc.’s BioNest Grant. Deep Creek Pharma is developing a next-generation chemotherapy that could replace the current standard of care for many solid tumor indications.… Read More »
Senior Academy Behind the Scenes
Forsyth Tech partnered with Greater Winston-Salem Inc. (GWSI) to support Senior Academy, welcoming 82 high school seniors from six Forsyth County high schools for a day of career exploration and college connection. The students participate in the year-long Senior Academy mentoring program, meeting with their mentor one-on-one throughout the school year to help guide and… Read More »