GWSI to Work with City of Winston-Salem and Local Developers to Generate Industrial Development As part of our efforts to expand economic development opportunities in Winston-Salem, Greater Winston-Salem Inc. has worked with the City of Winston-Salem to institute a Spec (Speculative) Building Loan Program. Through this program approved by the Winston-Salem City Council, the… Read More »
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Spec Building Loan Program to Launch in Winston-Salem
25 Minority Businesses Awarded Grants
As part of our continued efforts to promote local business success, we are excited to announce the recipients of the 2025 cohort of the MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) Grant program. The Entrepreneurial Advisory Committee has distributed a total of $270,000 in funding to 25 locally-owned small businesses. The grants were awarded in December 2024 for… Read More »
2024 Year-in-Review
As we close out the year, we’re excited to present our Q4 report—a testament to the momentum and progress our community has achieved this year. This year, Greater Winston-Salem Inc. was honored as the National Chamber of the Year, a recognition of the collective efforts of our members, partners, and team. Here are just a… Read More »
Greater Winston-Salem Inc. Welcomes New Team Members
Greater Winston-Salem Inc. (GWSI), recently named ACCE National Chamber of the Year, is excited to welcome two new team members who have joined our efforts to achieve our 2030 Vision: to be the best mid-sized city in the Southeast, to be a more equitable community, and to be the best place to raise a family.… Read More »
2025 Elected Officials & Legislative Agenda
Greater Winston-Salem Inc. congratulates all of the incumbents and newly elected leaders representing Winston-Salem and Forsyth County following this General Election. As GWSI works towards our vision to make Winston-Salem/Forsyth County the top mid-sized city in the Southeast, a more equitable community, and the best place to raise a family, our elected officials are important… Read More »
Greater Winston-Salem Inc. and VisionToVenture Announce Partnership to Boost Entrepreneurship and Small Business Growth
Greater Winston-Salem Inc. (GWSI), recently named ACCE National Chamber of the Year, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with VisionToVenture, an organization dedicated to energizing ecosystems and empowering idea and early-stage entrepreneurs. Together, they aim to strengthen Winston-Salem’s entrepreneurial community and drive economic growth, innovation, and regional vitality. In today’s dynamic business landscape, visionary… Read More »