The Coal Pit at the Innovation Quarter once housed—you guessed it—the coal that fueled the factories and warehouses of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. For decades, this massive energy generator fed Winston-Salem's economy as well—employing men and women alike, including a large percentage from the Black…
Sharing spatial resources and facilitating events create a more equitable, diverse and inclusive community. The Innovation Quarter is more than just an expanse of buildings. It's where research meets entrepreneurship. It's where history becomes art. It's where collaboration and creativity spark change. At the intersection of this kind of placemaking…
When the country effectively shut down last spring, mom-and-pop retailers had to find innovative ways to survive. Whether it was creating new ways to reach customers or figuring out how to get their product out the door when no one was leaving home, retailers in…
Winston-Salem nonprofits partner to build trust and decrease health disparities Winston-Salem endures some of the most detrimental economic and health disparities in the nation. In the East Ward alone, where the Innovation Quarter sits, almost one-third of residents live below the poverty line—compared to 17.6%…
Three Ways to Support Local Businesses During the Holidays and Beyond Making it as a small business owner is no easy task. It requires thousands of hours of blood, sweat and tears—from the investment of personal income to long days and sleepless nights of hard…
A Crossroads The Innovation Quarter in Winston-Salem, NC, is located at a crossroads.It's where U.S. Route 52 meets Salem Parkway, a thoroughfare that winds through the heart of the city. It's where a once-thriving tobacco district becomes a cutting-edge hub for tech and entrepreneurship. And…
Let these gorgeous places frame your next epic Instagram photo. It’s easy to capture your best angle—even from a distance—when so many places in our community are vibrant and awe-inspiring. After some strenuous research (read: a bunch of selfies), we’ve selected six picturesque locations in…
The outrage and pain our communities, most especially people of color, are feeling after witnessing example after example of police brutality is very real and must be acknowledged. We stand with those pleading for an end to all forms of racism and bigotry and for…