Forsyth Works

07/11/2025

In a strategic initiative to relocate their manufacturing production back to the United States, GMAX Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of disposable medical products, has chosen to locate its base of manufacturing operations in Winston-Salem. The company is headquartered in New York. GMAX Industries,...

07/02/2025

MWBE local businesses: Learn more about doing business with the City of Winston-Salem, NC - Government!

This upcoming session on July 9th is designed for professional, general, and other service providers interested in doing business with the City. You'll get practical guidance on how to meet M/WBE compliance requirements and improve readiness for upcoming contract opportunities.
https://www.cityofws.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=8479

06/09/2025

Forsyth Works partner Forsyth Tech has upcoming opportunities for Forsyth County residents pursuing careers in social work and human services. Learn more about these grant and stipend offerings to further your education and career!

Application deadline: June 30, 2025
Quarterly stipend: $750 for each successfully completed quarter (up to $3,000 total)
Support for Tuition, Fees, Books (if not Pell eligible)
Contact for questions: Elizabeth Zook, ezook@forsythtech.edu

Greater Winston-Salem, Inc.

05/13/2025

Meet Carlacey! We were excited to see him at our Networking Night at . Carlacey earned his ASPIRE Work-Ready Credential in 2024 and said his experience in the program was integral in helping him be successful in his new job at the Dash. Carlacey was able to use the resume he created in ASPIRE, and the career skills he learned, during the application and interview process!

04/29/2025

Join us to sharpen your skills on financing for your small business! Our Financial Success Series covers a range of topics to get your finances in order and grow your company. Attend all sessions or choose which ones are right for you.

Business Finance Basics - May 15th
Learn key elements of banking and budgeting, including how to manage your business’s finances, improve your cash flow, expand your business, and understand how to protect your business with insurance options.

It's Not Personal, It's Business - May 22
Learn how to organize your finances and why it is important to separate business and personal finances. Learn how to set and refresh business goals and explore business structure and organization.

Borrowing for Small Business - May 29
Learn why businesses borrow, how to find funding, and how the lending process works to find solutions that work for you. Other basics of borrowing, like homeownership, are included.

All sessions are lunch and learns with lunch included. Instruction provided by Truist.

https://forsythworksnc.com/events/

04/25/2025

With Forsyth Works, explore career pathways to help you prepare for opportunities in growing industries!

A nonwoven textiles company with an existing location in Winston-Salem is announcing a local expansion. Polyvlies USA currently operates a textile manufacturing facility on Business Park Drive. To support growth in the North American market, the company has announced the purchase of a nearby greenfi...

04/24/2025

Greater Winston Salem Inc. was honored to host a sold-out crowd of over 650 of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County’s business and community leaders at the State of the Economy, proudly presented by Reynolds American Inc.! The room was energized as North Carolina Governor Josh Stein took the stage to ...

04/18/2025

We are excited to recognize National Lineworker Appreciation Day! These dedicated pros are essential frontline workers helping to ensure a reliable and efficient energy grid everyday. And when weather strikes, they are the first to respond. Their commitment was evident in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Did you know an astonishing14,000 power poles and 9 million feet of wire were replaced as part of the restoration?

Duke Energy

04/15/2025

Forsyth Works is all about the power of collaboration... and Senior Academy high school graduates moving on to higher education is a pretty powerful result! Through Forsyth Works Career-Ready programming, Greater Winston-Salem, Inc.'s Senior Academy students are welcomed to enroll at Forsyth Tech upon graduation from Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. Learn more about how partnerships like these are shaping the future workforce in Forsyth County North Carolina!

Forsyth Technical Community College is proud to announce that graduates from Senior Academy– a mentorship program for students – have been invited to continue their educational journeys at Forsyth Tech upon graduation from high school. This exciting news highlights the effective collaboration am...

03/26/2025

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Looking for a job in skilled trades or distribution? Don’t miss this opportunity!

Goodwill and NCWorks are hosting a Trade Skill & Distribution Hiring Event, connecting job seekers with 15+ employers, including:

- Ashley Furniture
- City of Winston-Salem
- Fastenal
- Fosters
- Garner Foods
- Graphic Packaging
- Herbalife
- Wake Forest University Facilities

📅 Wednesday, April 2
⏰ 10 AM – 2 PM
📍 2701 University Parkway, Winston-Salem

Come prepared with your resume and be ready to network! 💼✨

03/21/2025

Enhance your workplace and company culture! The Forsyth Works Employer of Choice credential helps your company attract talent, boost retention, and stand out as a leading employer.

You have the opportunity to participate in the pilot cohort for the Employer of Choice program. Request more information today!

https://bit.ly/FWEmployerOfChoice

03/03/2025

We are excited to celebrate the role of women in the construction industry by honoring the National Association of Women in Construction's Women in Construction Week! This annual week of celebration recognizes the important role women play in this field now, and in shaping its future.

https://wicweek.org/

Greater Winston-Salem, Inc.