Toyota Tsusho America Inc. (TAI), a member of the Toyota Group, has purchased a property in Winston-Salem’s Whitaker Park. This investment follows Toyota’s announcement of a record-setting battery manufacturing plant in Liberty, NC. The Winston-Salem project is expected to generate 39 new jobs over five years, fostering further industrial growth and opportunities within the area.… Read More »
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Toyota Tsusho America Expands into Winston-Salem’s Whitaker Park
Local Young Professionals Recognized for Excellence in 2024 Winston Under 40 Leadership Awards
Winston Under 40, Greater Winston-Salem Inc.’s program for young professionals, is honored to present the 2024 Leadership Awards recipients! These prestigious awards celebrate 25 outstanding young professionals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, career success, and impactful community contributions across various industries in Winston-Salem. This year’s recipients embody the spirit of innovation and service that drives… Read More »
Winston-Salem Multi-Family Market Summary
Population growth in Winston-Salem exceeds the national average. Over the past five years, Winston-Salem’s population has increased by 3.8%, compared to 1.9% growth nationally. Winston-Salem’s affordability and population growth will likely lead to long-term demand for housing as more manufacturing and logistics-focused players move into the market. Over the past year, net deliveries of multi-family properties… Read More »
WSPR Fund Announces Investment in CN-Seamless
The Winston-Salem Partners Roundtable (WSPR), an angel investment fund that offers capital to early-stage growing companies in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, is announcing its largest investment to-date. WSPR has invested $410,000 into CN-Seamless – a startup that has designed a portable metal cutter that can be used in a variety of fabrication uses. CN-Seamless was… Read More »
Greater Winston-Salem Inc. Named Chamber of the Year
National awards presented by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives recognize industry-leading Chambers Greater Winston-Salem Inc. has been named the 2024 Chamber of the Year, in an awards competition held by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) recognizing the best organizations in the industry. Exceptional chambers that earn the award have demonstrated… Read More »
Statement on the Winston-Salem City Budget
The Winston-Salem City Council has approved a $659.8 million budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year. This year’s budget includes a property tax rate increase of 10%. Greater Winston-Salem, Inc.’s Board of Directors is issuing the following statement in response to the new budget: Greater Winston-Salem Inc on behalf of our 868 members opposes a tax increase… Read More »