Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. (GWSI) and the Winston-Salem Alliance are pleased to announce a combination that aligns with the strategic priorities of both organizations and further streamlines economic and workforce efforts in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. The Board of Directors of the Winston-Salem Alliance has voted to approve a merger with Greater Winston-Salem, Inc., which will… Read More »
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Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. and the Winston-Salem Alliance Announce Merger
Winston-Salem Ranked One of the Best Places to Live
Livability’s Annual List Identifies the Best Small & Mid-Sized Communities Winston-Salem has been identified as one of the top 100 Best Places to Live, according to Livability. This is the second consecutive year that Winston-Salem appears on the list. The ranking by Livability.com recognizes the best small and mid-sized communities across the U.S. based on… Read More »
Winston-Salem Ranked One of Top 15 Cities to Start a Business
#2 Nationwide for Favorable Business Costs, as ranked by Wallethub A new ranking of large cities in the US finds Winston-Salem one of the best cities to start a business. Winston-Salem is #15 overall on the 2024 ranking issued by WalletHub, and #2 for business costs. The ranking compares 100 US cities with a population… Read More »
Electro-Mechanical Manufacturer Radél Establishes US Presence in Forsyth County
South African company to build power electronics production facility The South African based manufacturer Radél is announcing a new, state-of-the-art facility to build power electronic assemblies. Radél has selected a site on Mercantile Drive in Winston-Salem for its US operations. The project is expected to generate $9 million in capital investment and 50 jobs over… Read More »
Q1 2024 Report
Greater Winston-Salem, Inc.’s Q1 report is out now! The beginning of the year started with plenty of excitement as we celebrated the grand opening of our new offices and launched Forsyth Works, an online workforce hub for local employers and job seekers. Key Q1 Highlights: 60 Active Development Projects 1.1M Digital Marketing Reach A Leading… Read More »
Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. Announces Vice President of Membership and Engagement
Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. is pleased to announce that Jessica Harpe has joined the organization to serve as the Vice President of Membership and Engagement. As a member of the leadership team, Jessica will manage and lead marketing, member, and investor relations efforts. Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. is the Chamber of Commerce for Winston-Salem and Forsyth County… Read More »