Greater Winston-Salem Inc. and Visit Winston-Salem are embarking on a collective, community-driven process to develop a Strategic Action Plan clarifying the path forward for Winston-Salem and Forsyth County’s economic future and sense of place. In this crucial time for our community, we are excited to work together as we map our community’s strengths, leverage existing… Read More »
Category: Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. News
Greater Winston-Salem Inc. and Visit Winston-Salem Team Up to Envision the Community’s Path Forward
Innovation Quarter Acquires Linden Center on Research Parkway
Innovation Quarter has announced the acquisition of the Linden Center, a 190,000-square-foot former operations facility in downtown Winston-Salem. Located at 401 N. Research Parkway and situated on a 2.4-acre site, the three-story building – previously home to Wells Fargo — will be repurposed as flexible laboratory and biomanufacturing space, designed to meet growing regional demand… Read More »
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Opens Julie Ann Freischlag Tower
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist has cut the ribbon to open the Julie Ann Freischlag Tower on the campus of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. The Freischlag Tower represents a $426 million investment by Atrium Health that will further elevate critical care capabilities for the Triad and the entire Northwest North Carolina region.… Read More »
Medical Products Manufacturer GMAX Industries, Inc. to Locate in Forsyth County
In a strategic initiative to relocate their manufacturing production back to the United States, GMAX Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of disposable medical products, has chosen to locate its base of manufacturing operations in Winston-Salem. The company is headquartered in New York. GMAX Industries, Inc. is looking to purchase a facility on 5th Street where it… Read More »
Q2 Mid-Year Report
As we reach the midway point of 2025, economic development activity remains strong with 89 active projects and continued growth in investment and job creation. Local manufacturer Polyvlies expansion has generated $31 million in investment and 28 new jobs this quarter. Our efforts to advance the next generation of talent include a Forsyth Works partnership… Read More »
Winston-Salem Ranked a Best Place to Live
A list showcasing the nation’s most vibrant and livable small to mid-sized cities ranks Winston-Salem among the 2025 Top 100 Best Places to Live, by Livability.com. Livability’s algorithm evaluates nearly 100 data points across eight key categories: economy, housing and cost of living, amenities, transportation, environment, safety, education and health. Over 2,000 cities with populations… Read More »