Greater Winston-Salem, Inc.

09/08/2026

✨You're Invited! ✨

We are thrilled to invite you to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for House of Life Tonal Spa! 🎀✨

Come celebrate with us, tour our beautiful spa, and enjoy a special day filled with relaxation and connection.

🗓 Date: 09/23/2026
⏰Time: 9AM-10AM
📍Location: House of Life Tonal Spa

08/27/2026

Theatres across the country are still working to win back pre-pandemic audiences. The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem just opened a bigger building!

After 92 seasons, The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem have finally cut the ribbon for its first home. This space will be used to usher in the next century of young thespians providing new rehearsal rooms, more classroom space, and a 70-seat stage for the next generation of performers!

Congratulations Little Theater you are outgrowing your name 👏

08/25/2026

Congratulations to Better Impact, our August Small Business of the Month!

From their downtown Winston-Salem headquarters, Better Impact is helping organizations around the world empower volunteers and strengthen communities. They're also growing right here at home, with several open positions in Winston-Salem.

We're proud to celebrate a company that's making a global impact while investing in our local community.

08/21/2026

State of the Economy 2026 filled the Benton Convention Center on Tuesday!

NC Secretary of Commerce Lee Lilley shared his read on North Carolina's economy and the state's approach to growth. Ellis Keifer walked through our economic development picture, including the 3,100 jobs and $839 million in capital investment announced here since 2020, and the work behind those numbers: talent pipeline partnerships with our schools and workforce organizations, new investment coming in, and continued growth from the industries already calling this place home.

We also took time to recognize two things worth celebrating. Scott Wierman received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, one of North Carolina's most prestigious honors, for a career of extraordinary service to this state and this community. And our Collaboration of the Year Award went to the partners who brought the German Men's National Team's World Cup base camp to Winston-Salem, a group that turned a long shot into a genuine win for this region.

Thank you to our presenting sponsor Allegacy Financial, supporting sponsor Reynolds American Inc., and gold sponsors NC Carolina Core and Truliant Federal Credit Union. And thank you to every member and partner who joined us.

08/20/2026

We are so excited for our Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools educators who won our grand prize drawings for Educator Appreciation Day! And in an incredible coincidence, these two teachers are sisters!
M***a Ervin, a teacher at Atkins won a CRUISE 🛳 courtesy of Crossland Homes !! Her sister Maria teaches at Petree Elementary and she won a spa package from Coastal Wellness!

That's just a small look at the incredible support our business community showed our educators as they celebrated the new school year. Thanks to JCPenney at Hanes Mall, educators got back-to-school discounts. Dozens of vendors participated making the day extra special. And many, many more companies donated thousands of dollars in donations and door prizes that made our teachers feel loved and appreciated!

08/05/2026

Over the summer, Winston-Salem served as a home away from home for the German Men's National Team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Creating their base camp experience was an ambitious idea that took an entire community.

From the idyllic setting of the historic Graylyn Estate where the team stayed, to the premium conditions of the nearby Spry Stadium at Wake Forest University where they practiced, every aspect of their stay relied on collaboration.

Wake Forest University, Visit Winston-Salem, Greater Winston-Salem Inc., the City of Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, Visit North Carolina, and the Economic Development Partnership of NC (just to name a few!) moved in the same direction for over a year working towards one goal (pun intended). Sponsors put real weight behind the effort. Smith Reynolds Airport, local breweries, transportation teams, and production crews handled the hundred details nobody sees on television.

That is what actually made this possible. Not one organization, but hundreds of people who put Winston-Salem's hospitality on display for the world. Thank you for showing them who we are.

To the DFB, thank you for trusting Winston-Salem as your World Cup home. To everyone here who built it, this one belongs to you!

08/03/2026

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 c...

07/31/2026

We are grateful but sad to say farewell (for now) to our summer marketing and development intern Eden Rae! She has been a great addition to our team. Eden Rae is headed for her first semester at college, studying abroad! We’re so excited for her next adventure!

07/30/2026

Guidance for restaurants located within the impacted area:
The identified affected areas are still under a boil water advisory, even after water is restored and pressure is back.
Disconnect water lines to beverage equipment and ice machines until the advisory is lifted.
Do not use the water, unless boiled vigorously for at least 1 minute.
Do not use ice made with affected water.
Find an alternative approved source of water (bottled water) for making beverages or buy pre-made beverages to serve.
Bagged ice is okay to use if made from a sources not affected by the advisory.
Use alcohol-based sanitizer after thorough handwashing for additional protection
Use chemical sanitizing method instead of hot water sanitizer, unless hot water is boiled in advance or during the process
Follow the City of Winston Salem's website for alerts and updates on the boil water advisory
Once the advisory is lifted, dump any remaining ice, flush all water lines and fixtures for the appropriate time identified by Utilities, and clean/sanitize all equipment before reuse
Call your assigned inspector if you have any questions or concerns.

Forsyth County North Carolina Government

Water Boil Advisory Interactive Map ⚠️

We’ve heard your concerns and want to provide clarity. Please use this interactive map to determine whether your address is affected by the boil water advisory from the water main break.

Enter your address in the search bar. If any portion of your property is highlighted in blue/purple, you should boil your water for consumption until further notice: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/03b745387c334f44a06800bbc732bfda =id%3Awidget_4_output_config_default_geocode_0_0%3A0

07/29/2026

This summer's World Cup united fans around the world and brought us inspiring moments of sportsmanship! Being hosted in North America, it also created unique links between international teams and the US cities hosting them. Several teams utilized college sports facilities as their training grounds. ESPN shares a look at the links between colleges and the teams they hosted, including Wake Forest University.

Messi at Auburn. Germany at Wake Forest. Kansas' love affair with Algeria. Colleges got into the World Cup and also profited from it.