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 »
Category: Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. News
Greater Winston-Salem Inc. Launches Forsyth Works Career-Ready Credential
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 »
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 »
Q1 Insights
2026 is underway with initiatives highlighting Winston-Salem on the world stage. We are ready for growth and planning the next stage with input from you. Share the Imagine Winston-Salem plan, developed in partnership with Visit Winston-Salem, with your network and workforce. Report Highlights Download the PDF President’s Letter A major world event is happening this… Read More »