A location announcement released this week – Nelipak Healthcare Packaging – caps off a 4th quarter full of positive momentum for Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. We are excited to celebrate the milestones of 2022 as we carry our momentum forward! This year we have seen economic growth through projects that have generated over 1,000 new… Read More »
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Q4 Report and Year-in-Review
Nelipak Healthcare Packaging Chooses Forsyth County
Nelipak Corporation (d/b/a Nelipak Healthcare Packaging), a leading global healthcare packaging manufacturer, has chosen to establish a new flexible packaging production site in Forsyth County, North Carolina. The site was selected to be Nelipak’s first flexible packaging site in the Americas region after a comprehensive nationwide search. “We are excited to locate this new facility… Read More »
Krispy Kreme Expands in Forsyth County
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 »
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 »
Katie Collins Receives ACCE 40 Under 40 Award
We are pleased to announce that ACCE, the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, has named Katie Collins one of its ACCE 40 Under 40 Emerging Leaders Shaping the Chamber Industry for 2022. Collins, Senior Vice President of Strategy & Engagement for Greater Winston-Salem, Inc., serves as the organization’s managing officer focusing on branding, communications, and events.… 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 »