New data from Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. shows the Twin City is growing. The chamber of commerce recently released its third quarter report — and it shows positive trends. Let's take a look at the highlights:

Working in Winston-Salem

The city is outpacing much of the Southern US in employment growth. Employment is growing about one point above the state and national averages.
26 projects — generating 1,814 new jobs and a combined $667 million in capital investment — have been announced since 2020. That includes expansion of existing companies and companies that have decided to create a presence in Winston-Salem.
There are 56 potential projects that could bring in a total of $7 billion in investment and create as many as 11,000 new jobs.

Living in Winston-Salem

Commercial real estate firm Linville Team Partners says downtown rent rates are some of the most affordable in the Triad region and in midsize metros in the Carolinas.
There are 5,275 downtown units that are currently occupied, available, or under construction.
The Artreaux on North Trade Street in Industry Hill is now leasing 242 apartments and townhomes.
There are 429 new units proposed in Industry Hill with the 920 Brookstown and Mayfair properties.
4th and Green, a 100-unit development in the West End neighborhood, is expected to begin leasing to tenants 55 and older in the fall of 2024.

Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. works with nearly 900 businesses. President and CEO Mark Owens says while data is important — it's the spirit of collaboration that is responsible for improvements.

"Our member companies, entrepreneurs, people that live, work, and learn here - those are the stories behind the numbers — and that’s why our collective community impact is so meaningful," Owens said.