Bimonthly Morning Discussion Session - May 07, 2026

The Forsyth County Government held a bimonthly morning discussion session on May 7, 2026, featuring updates on economic development and county performance measures. The Greater Winston-Salem Inc. provided a detailed briefing on ongoing and prospective economic development projects, highlighting a strong pipeline of 79 active projects, including significant capital investments such as a $10 million biotech relocation from South Korea. They emphasized site readiness with available industrial tracts and buildings, workforce development initiatives including customized training and apprenticeship programs, and support for small businesses through grants and community partnerships. The discussion also touched on efforts to promote economic equity and diversity in contracting and business ownership. Additionally, the county's budget office presented on the modernization of performance measurement systems, showcasing new dynamic dashboards that integrate data from various departments to improve transparency and goal tracking. These dashboards facilitate budget monitoring and operational metrics across departments, with plans to benchmark against peer counties. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were reported, but the presentations underscored ongoing capital investment projects and workforce development programs that may influence future procurement activities.