Winston-Salem is called the “Twin City” for its dual heritage and “The Camel City” is a reference to the city’s historic involvement in the tobacco industry related to locally based R.J. Reynolds’ iconic Camel cigarettes.
Winston-Salem’s nicknames are: Twin City, Winston, W-S, Winston, The Dash, and The 336. Winston-Salem was founded in 1766 as the Salem part, then in 1849 as the Winston part, then they were both consolidated in 1913 as Winston-Salem. Its inspiring motto is: “A city founded on cooperation”.
Today, Winston-Salem and Forsyth County cities and rural communities are always embracing cultural equality, diversity, inclusion, equity and has many historic ethnicities in business-friendly communities. Many of these communities are strong supporters of Black businesses in the county.
Winston-Salem’s unique highly-valued historic business-friendly community is opening the door to Forsyth County’s abundant outdoor and indoor activities like day-trips, water sports, classes, golfing, swimming, hiking, parks, and performing arts. There are a variety of business opportunities available to local students, local seniors, local residents, tech entrepreneurs and more in Winston-Salem.
The City of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County’s local area communities always embraces cultural equality, diversity, inclusion, equity and has many positive-minded and inspiring people as well as local historic business-friendly communities.
Forsyth County businesses and residents are rolling out the best “Welcome to Winston-Salem ” and the “You’re Welcome Here” welcome mats to visitors, tourists, students, tech entrepreneurs, new startups, business founders, new residents and more value-added Black businesses.