Forsyth Tech and Greater Winston-Salem Inc. have been selected to participate in the Sustainable College-Employer Partnerships initiative to strengthen collaboration between community colleges and local chambers of commerce, better align education with workforce demand, expand work-based learning opportunities, and build stronger pathways to employment. This effort is led by Achieving the Dream (ATD), a… Read More »
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Forsyth Tech and Greater Winston-Salem Inc. selected for national initiative to strengthen employer partnerships and workforce pathways
Meet the Recipients of the 2026 Winston Under 40 Leadership Awards
Winston Under 40, Greater Winston-Salem Inc.’s young professionals network, is proud to announce the 2026 Leadership Award recipients! Each year, these awards recognize outstanding young professionals who are shaping Winston-Salem’s future through their leadership, career accomplishments, and community involvement. The 2026 honorees represent the talent, innovation, and commitment driving our community forward. Spanning industries from… Read More »
Q3 Data and Insights
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 »
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 »
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 »