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Ecosystem, Entrepreneurship

What Is an Innovation Hub?

March 15, 2022
An innovation hub is a physical space that brings together researchers, creators and innovators to nurture ideas into industry-changing products and services. It can be the focal point of a city or a center of activity within an innovation district that encourages collaboration, serves as…
Kasem Rodriguez Mohsen
Diversity & Inclusion, Entrepreneurship

Support for Entrepreneurs of Color: Part 1

October 20, 2021
Inclusive Business Accelerators and Grants for Startups A three-part series This feature is the third in our three-part series "Startup Support for Entrepreneurs of Color: Inclusive Business Accelerators and Grants in and around the Innovation Quarter." Read the first feature here and the second feature…
Entrepreneurs get startup support during The Come Up accelerator.
Diversity & Inclusion, Entrepreneurship

Support for Entrepreneurs of Color: Part 2

October 20, 2021
Inclusive Business Accelerators and Grants for Startups A three-part series This feature is the first in a three-part series entitled "Inclusive Business Accelerators: Startup Support for Entrepreneurs of Color and Women." Read the second feature here and the third feature here.  In the Innovation Quarter,…
Small Business Center clients celebrate opening of business.
Diversity & Inclusion, Entrepreneurship

Support for Entrepreneurs of Color: Part 3

October 20, 2021
Inclusive Business Accelerators and Grants for Startups A three-part series This feature is the second in our three-part series "Startup Support for Entrepreneurs of Color: Inclusive Business Accelerators and Grants in and around the Innovation Quarter." Read the first feature here and the third feature…
The intersection of Patterson Ave. and Fifth Street in Winston-Salem, NC.
Entrepreneurship

Get to Know Startups in Innovation Quarter, Winston-Salem

September 10, 2021
A Few of the Startups that Call iQ Home A defining characteristic of a startup ecosystem is that it’s made up of organizations of all shapes and sizes. Despite these diversities, each member is also looking to innovate, solve problems and progress their communities. That’s…
Wilson Lester, Piedmont Business Capital
Diversity & Inclusion, Entrepreneurship

What’s Next for ACCESS?

August 25, 2021
A letter update from ACCESS Center for Equity + Success cofounder, Wilson Lester Dear Triad/Winston-Salem Business & Entrepreneurial Community, We are excited to share with you an update on the ACCESS Center for Equity and Success. As you know, ACCESS launched in 2018 with the…
Diversity & Inclusion, Entrepreneurship

The Continuum of Black Entrepreneurship

February 2, 2021
Entrepreneurship is more than just an action—it's a state of mind. We are committed to building upon the legacy of Black entrepreneurship in the Innovation Quarter through providing the resources and support creators, doers and makers of color need to thrive. Watch the video to…
A restaurant employee walks in the rain to a white car to hand off a mean ordered from the Swipeby app.
Entrepreneurship

Swipeby: Lifeline for Restaurants

April 1, 2020
It wasn't supposed to be like this. We’re supposed to be celebrating the arrival of spring by sharing a laugh while we wait for another round of drinks. We’re supposed to be enjoying the game with a brew and a slice. We’re supposed to be…

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