Winston-Salem mixer will connect small businesses with contract opportunities Oct. 27

WINSTON-SALEM — The City of Winston-Salem Office of Economic Development will host the 8th Annual Winston-Salem Mixer from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, at the Benton Convention Center.

The city describes the event as a free networking opportunity for small business enterprises, local businesses, city departments, agencies, contractors and consultants. The goal is to help vendors learn about contracting opportunities and build relationships with organizations that purchase goods and services.

The program will combine open networking with structured speed-networking sessions. The city says departments and agencies will staff tables, vendors can sign up for individual meetings, and each meeting will last about five to seven minutes before a timed rotation.

Small-business owners, entrepreneurs, contractors, consultants and other interested vendors are encouraged to attend. The official notice identifies the Benton Convention Center and event hours but does not provide a street address or separate registration instructions.

Source: Reporting based on the City of Winston-Salem economic-development notice, checked Oct. 22, 2026. The accompanying image is an original detailed GetStarNews illustrative editorial graphic; it does not depict actual officials, attendees, buildings, artwork, or current on-site conditions. The artwork uses a symbolic convention hall, vendor tables, contract documents and speed-networking paths rather than depicting actual businesses or attendees.