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LIFESTYLE
REIMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES IN WINSTON-SALEM,
NORTH CAROLINA.
Winston-Salem offers big-city amenities in a place that’s small enough to make your mark. Our rankings for job growth outlook and safety are among the best nationwide. There are endless
sports, activities, entertainment, and community events to explore. The arts are all around you, from premiere museums to street murals. Between games at The Dash or attending RiverRun
QUARRY PARK
CONNECTS TO THE
259 CLEAR DAYS A YEAR WITH TEMPS AVERAGING 49-88 DEGREES
International Film Festival, there is always something to do. You’re guaranteed to get moving with more than 3,500 acres of parks and recreation, and 25 miles of greenways and trails. 20
SALEM LAKE TRAIL & GREENWAY, LONG BRANCH TRAIL, & MORE.
BAILEY PARK
PACK A PICNIC, FIND A FOOD TRUCK, OR CATCH A CONCERT UNDER THE STACKS IN THE CITY CENTER
THINGS TO DO
DOWNTOWN:
75+ RESTAURANTS
30+ BARS & BREWERIES
ARTS DISTRICT
BAILEY PARK & INNOVATION QUARTER
INTERNATIONALLY-ACCLAIMED EVENTS
SHORT TRIPS (<100 MI):
PILOT MOUNTAIN
NC WINE COUNTRY
NC SKI SLOPES
RALEIGH
CHARLOTTE
AROUND TOWN:
WINSTON-SALEM DASH BASEBALL
ACC & NCAA SPORTS
SALEM LAKE
OLD SALEM
WORLD-CLASS GOLF
LONGER DRIVES (<350 MI):
ASHEVILLE, BILTMORE HOUSE & MORE
APPALACHIAN TRAIL
NC BEACHES
WASHINGTON, DC
ATLANTA, GA
Putting down roots in WinstonSalem is easy with a wide array of neighborhoods and communities across Forsyth County and a variety of apartment options. One thing all properties have in
COST OF LIVING
common is affordability. WinstonSalem stands out for cost of living and has a median home price less than half of a metro like Atlanta. (Census, 2018) Our communities are unique with individual
character. If center-city living is your dream, downtown has more than 2,700 apartment units with an additional 766 units currently under construction.
#3
BEST CITY FOR FIRSTTIME HOMEBUYERS #5 MSN, 2019 LIVABILITY, 2019
MOST AFFORDABLE CITY FOR DOWNTOWN LIVING
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WHERE BUSINESS STARTS
LOCATE IN WINSTON-SALEM - FIND YOUR PLACE IN A CITY WHERE INNOVATION DRIVES IMAGINATION.
In the heart of North Carolina is a city inspired by industry and driven by innovation –Winston-Salem. The birthplace of R.J. Reynolds, WinstonSalem has strong ties to its rich history in tobacco and textile manufacturing, which are woven seamlessly into the fabric of this future-looking North Carolina city.
Visionary plans have breathed new life into Winston-Salem’s old brick factories and warehouses, which are now home to vibrant places to work, learn, shop, and enjoy. Reinvention is in our DNA.
At the center of this renaissance is an outsized arts presence and a full-stack entrepreneurial ecosystem, spurred by one of the country’s foremost innovation districts, the Innovation Quarter.
Corporate giants like Hanesbrands, Garner Foods and Inmar Intelligence have built business empires here alongside Collins Aerospace, Caterpillar, Cook Medical, Corning, John Deere, and scores of other companies that maintain major operations here.
Throughout Forsyth County, emerging and established companies alike benefit from low operating costs and room to grow, with plentiful Class A office space and prime developable land options.
Residents feel right at home in a welcoming community with world-class arts and entertainment, a low cost of living, and plenty of room to explore.
BENTON CONVENTION CENTER
“Winston-Salem is a vibrant and welcoming community where innovation and collaboration thrive. Together, we foster an environment that supports business growth and opportunity.” “
MIKE LANCASTER PRESIDENT & CEO
CONSTRUCTION
BLUM
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ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM
As one of the nation’s leading cities for startups, Winston-Salem embraces new ideas and and a doit-yourself mindset. A fully integrated entrepreneurial network supports dozens of startups with a proven track record of success.
Homegrown companies like Unbox the Dress, a wedding dress repurposing startup, and Storage Scholars have soared to new heights in the Winston Starts accelerator. Other businesses like LeanBack Soul Food, a viral catering company, and Jenni Earle, a popular label featuring handcrafted organic bandanas, have found success through Forsyth Tech’s Small Business Center, the Enterprise Center, the Center for Creative Economy, and more.
If you are embarking on a new business venture, know that you will find all the resources you need to succeed here. QUICK LOOK
COMMUNITY STATISTICS
POPULATION
WINSTON-SALEM MSA
WORKFORCE
WINSTON-SALEM METRO
WINSTON-SALEM METRO
MAJOR EMPLOYERS
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
Novant Health
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
Truist
Wells Fargo
Reynolds American
Hanesbrands
City of Winston-Salem
Wake Forest University
Forsyth County
AT&T
Collins Aerospace
Lowes Foods Stores
Forsyth Technical Community College
Herbalife
YMCA of Northwest NC
Winston-Salem State University
Inmar Intelligence
Hayward Industries
Flow Automotive Companies
John Deere Kernersville
The Budd Group
PepsiCo
WestRock
Cook Medical
Truliant Federal Credit Union
Womble Bond Dickinson
Best Logistics Group
Health Care
Health Care
Public Education
Financial Services
Financial Services
Tobacco Manufacturing
Textile Mills Manufacturer
Local Government
Higher Education
Government Offices-County
Communications
Aircraft Components – Manufacturer
Grocers-Retail
Education-Technical College
Health Supplements
Non-Profit
Higher Education
Promotions, Logistics & Data Analysis
Manufacturing
Automobile Dealers
Construction Machinery
Landscaping
Beverages Distribution
Packaging & Logistics
Medical Device Manufacturer
Financial Services
Legal Services
Logistics & Freight
EDUCATION
FROM PRE-K TO POST-GRAD, WINSTON-SALEM OFFERS DIVERSE OPPORTUNITIES TO
LEARN AND GROW
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools serves 52,000 students from Pre-K to 12th Grade across 80 schools. Public magnet and prepatory academies, as well as a virtual academy, are also available.
Forsyth County has 30+ private K-12 schools, a Head Start program, and numerous choices for early learning and childcare.
Our six local institutions of higher learning offer endless possibilities to achieve education and career goals.
Forsyth Tech offers 71 associates degrees, 5 college transfer degrees, and 79 certificates that qualify students for work in a broad array of industries.
Carolina University offers advanced degrees in faith-
based careers, education, law enforcement, and health sciences.
Salem College is ranked the oldest women’s college in the US, with roots dating to 1772.
UNC School of the Arts is a leading performing arts conservatory worldwide.
Wake Forest University is a top50 school in the nation according to the U.S. News & World Report, with highly-ranked medical, law, business and divinity schools.
Winston-Salem State University is one of the leading public HBCUs in the country, and top school for getting a job in North Carolina after graduation.
SOUTHERN LIVING, 2022
52K PUBLIC K-12 STUDENTS
29K
HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS
6
LOCAL COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
6,000
HIGHER EDUCATION DEGREES AWARDED PER YEAR
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In Forsyth County, companies can draw from a regional labor force some 800,000 strong, with 2 million workers available within a 60-mile radius. Downtown investments, diversifying industry sectors, and a burgeoning entrepreneurial ecosystem attract a growing number of young professionals. The close proximity of colleges and universities to recruit from consistently
replenishes the labor pool. Local workforce programs such as Forsyth Tech’s Aviation Center and apprenticeships program, as well as the school system’s Career Academies provide a strong, skilled workforce. The affordability and big city amenities of the area have coined it a perfect alternative to major metros with one of the nation’s top real estate markets (Realtor.com).
ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE OR HIGHER
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