Greater Winston-Salem Inc

Winstonsalem, NC · Founded 1942

Establishing Winston-Salem as a technology-driven economic center

Primary audience
Business Members
Work area
Regional Advocacy
Topic
Technology Growth
Contact
Mark Owens
Website Contact

About Organization

Leading business organization focused on establishing Winston-Salem as a technology-driven economic center through business development, talent recruitment, and advocacy. Based in Winston-Salem, NC, the organization has served the community for more than 135 years. Operating with $2.8 million in annual revenue and 18 employees plus 100 volunteers.

What They Focus On

Business Advocacy

Represents member interests in policy development and advocates for pro-business initiatives at local and state levels

Community Leadership

Develops business leadership capacity and facilitates collaboration on community priorities and regional challenges

Economic Growth

Promotes regional economic development through strategic partnerships and support for business expansion initiatives

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$2.8M

+7.5% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$2.5M

+8.4% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$3.8M

+12.9% vs 2022

Employees (2023)

18

-5.3% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $2,788,702 $2,450,058 $3,836,667 18
2022 $2,593,189 $2,259,352 $3,397,180 19
2020 $1,979,787 $1,652,271 $2,748,772 19
2019 $1,751,594 $1,888,625 $2,577,263 15
2018 $1,793,980 $1,816,901 $2,655,625 18

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Member Engagement

    Identifies priority issues through stakeholder consultation and analysis of business community needs

  • 02

    Strategic Planning

    Develops targeted initiatives based on member input and regional economic development priorities

  • 03

    Program Implementation

    Executes programs through partnerships with member organizations and community stakeholders

  • 04

    Impact Assessment

    Evaluates outcomes through member feedback and tracks progress toward organizational objectives

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Greater Winston-Salem Inc

2 grants for varying purposes

Coordinates 2 grants for varying purposes efforts through strategic planning and implementation support

TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE BUSINESS

Coordinates to promote and encourage business development in winston-salem and forysth county efforts through strategic planning and implementation support

Member Services

Provides networking opportunities, resources, and support to member organizations across the region

Community Engagement

Facilitates collaboration between business and community stakeholders on shared priorities

Business Advocacy

Represents business interests in policy development and legislative initiatives at state and local levels

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Greater Winston-Salem Inc.

MO

Mark Owens

President & CEO
24 hrs/week
Compensation: $285,430
NR

Nick Reed

Chief Financial
28 hrs/week
Compensation: $165,512
LL

Laura Lee

SVP Of Econo
Compensation: $132,856
LJ

Lindsay Jamison

Principal Staff
EK

Ellis Keifer

Vice President of Economic
IP

Isaac Perry

Director of Biotech and Life Sciences Ecosystem
JW

JT Warren

Economic Development
TB

Trey Blackwood

Economic Development
TC

Terri Cummings

Vice President of Talent and
AH

Alesia Hilton

Director of Career
TL

Tina Long

Workforce Programs
CM

Calvin McRae

Vice President of Public
JH

Jessica Harpe

Vice President of Membership &
JE

Jed Edgar

Digital Media
JE

Jordon Edwards

Member Development
EG

Ethanie Good

Director of Marketing and
KM

Karen McHugh

Membership Support
DM

Ditra Miller

Director of Member Relations &
JM

Joanna Mitchell

Director of Programs and
JE

Jodie Edwards

Business Support

Milestones

1942

Organization Founded

1942

Established to serve business community development and economic growth initiatives

1984

Regional Expansion

1984

Extended programming and membership services to serve broader regional business community

2023

Program Enhancement

2023

Launched enhanced member services and expanded advocacy initiatives for business community

2026

Continued Impact

2026

Maintains active programming serving member organizations and regional economic development priorities

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AB
Aprille Bell Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
AL
Aubrey Linville Director 1.00 hrs/week
BM
Bill McClain Director 1.00 hrs/week
BW
Brent Waddell Director 1.00 hrs/week
BS
Bryan Swerbinsky Director 1.00 hrs/week
CP
Cathy Pace Board Chair 1.00 hrs/week
CF
Chris Fox Director 1.00 hrs/week
CT
Coleman Team Director 1.00 hrs/week
DM
David Mullen Director 1.00 hrs/week
DN
David Neill Former Chair 1.00 hrs/week
DJ
Dr Julia Jackson-Newsom Director 1.00 hrs/week
EP
Elise Peters Carey Director 1.00 hrs/week
ER
Elwood Robinson Secretary 1.00 hrs/week
JS
Janet Spriggs Director 1.00 hrs/week
JW
Jason Wenker Director 1.00 hrs/week
JL
Jeff Lindsay Former Chair 1.00 hrs/week
JB
Jennifer Byrne Director 1.00 hrs/week
JF
Jimmy Flythe Director 1.00 hrs/week
JD
John Davenport Jr Director 1.00 hrs/week
JA
Jonathan Allen Director 1.00 hrs/week
MS
Mamie Sutphin Director 1.00 hrs/week
MR
Michael Rogers Director 1.00 hrs/week
ML
Mike Lancaster Chair Elect 1.00 hrs/week
RT
Randall Tuttle Director 1.00 hrs/week
SM
Sam Metzler Director 1.00 hrs/week
SS
Scott Sewell Director 1.00 hrs/week
SM
Shay Mustafa Director 1.00 hrs/week
SL
Steve Lineberger Director 1.00 hrs/week
TH
Terry Hales Director 1.00 hrs/week
TH
Todd Hall Director 1.00 hrs/week
TJ
Trent Jernigan Director 1.00 hrs/week
SB
Spencer Baird, Inmar Intelligence
JB
Jeremy Bjork, Hanesbrands
SB
Steven Brewer, John Deere Kernersville
AB
Ashleigh Brock, Wake Forest University
BB
Bonita Brown Winston-Salem State University
SP
Stephanie Pace Brown, Visit Winston-Salem
DM
Dr. McNeil Cronin, Piedmont Triad Anesthesia
EF
Eric Flow, Flow Automotive Companies
MF
Mike Fox, Piedmont Triad Partnership
AH
Alisha Hutchens, Novant Health
AJ
Allen Joines, Winston-Salem Alliance
SK
Stan Kelly, Piedmont Triad Partnership
KR
Kathryn Ross, Winston Starts
KT
Katherine Tsiolkas, Cook Medical
KW
Kathleen Warner, CJMW Architecture + Interior Design
QW
Quintin Williams, Debbie’s Staffing
DD
Dr. David Zaas, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
MO
Mark Owens, President & CEO

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$646K

Highest Paid

$310K

Mark Owens

Compensated Officers

3

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Mark Owens President/Ce $285,430 $24,421 $309,851 24
Nick Reed CFO $165,512 $21,223 $186,735 28
Laura Lee SVP Of Econo $132,856 $16,129 $148,985 —

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$10K Grants Received
$40K Grants Given
4 Organizations

Top Funders

1 total
WI
Wpda Inc.
$10K

Top Grantees

3 total
SL
Sightsource LLC WINSTONSALEM, NC
$18K
GC
Goler Community Development Corporation WINSTONSALEM, NC
$12K
BI
Brinter Inc. SANTA MONICA, CA
$10K
Wpda Inc. Sightsource LLC Goler Community Development Corporation Brinter Inc.
Wpda Inc. Sightsource LLC Goler Community Development Corporation Brinter Inc.

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Related Organizations

2 affiliated entities reported on IRS Form 990 Schedule R

2

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

2
Greater W-S Inc Foundation
Winstonsalem, NC
See Pt Vii
501(c) 501C3
Greater Winston-Salem Development Corp
Winstonsalem, NC
See Pt Vii
501(c) 501C3

Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule R (Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships)

Contact

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Email

[email protected]

Phone

(336) 728-9200

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525 Vine Street Suite 240 Winstonsalem, NC 27101