With three projects announced this quarter and more on the horizon, along with twelve site visits from companies interested in locating here, it’s clear that our momentum is strong in 2024.
We continue to enhance the talent pipeline and offer on-ramps to popular career pathways through Forsyth Works, as well as ensure our younger generation is work-ready with ASPIRE, Senior Academy, and other talent development efforts.
We are also thrilled to welcome more than 40 new member businesses in Q2, a significant increase in the pace for membership growth! We are excited to work with these companies and all of our current members to help them connect with the business community, access resources, and support their success.
Quarterly Highlights:
- Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. receives national recognition as a finalist for Chamber of the Year presented by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives
- Three location announcements totaling $89.5 million in capital investment and 269 new jobs
- 69 active projects
- 200+ program attendees and 5,900 website users to date with Forsyth Works
- 48 students earned a Work-Ready Credential, 29 accepted summer internships
- 97% Senior Academy graduation rate
- Our retail real estate market has 42 million square feet of inventory with a 2.9% vacancy rate, over a point lower than the national average