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A mom and daughter dancing in Bailey Park, a space that has been intentionally developed to inspire creativity and inclusion.
Arts, Community

Creative Placemaking Examples in Downtown Winston-Salem

December 16, 2021
Have you heard of creative placemaking? In the City of Arts and Innovation, you don’t have to look far to find examples of it. After all—creativity and innovation go hand in hand. The Importance of Creative Placemaking in iQ Creative placemaking extends our mission to…
LeanBack GiveBack Thanksgiving
Community, Diversity & Inclusion

We’re Thankful for Our Community

November 23, 2021
Seven Things We're Grateful for about the Innovation Quarter In the spirit of the season, we’re reflecting on our community—its beauty, strength, diversity, resilience and creativity—and how thankful we are for the people and organizations that make the Innovation Quarter a place for all to…
Young entrepreneur talking to a member of the community about his startup during an event hosted in the Innovation Quarter.
Community, Ecosystem

Accelerator Programs for Growing A Startup in Winston-Salem

September 14, 2021
Find the Support Your Startup Needs in Winston-Salem It’s no coincidence that so many startups call Winston-Salem home—it’s ripe with innovation, buzzing with collaboration and full of supportive resources. With a community focused on growth, there is always a place to turn when looking to…
"Aspire to Inspire" art mural by Georgie Nakima
Arts, Community, Diversity & Inclusion

Innovative Mural Unites Art and Creativity

September 7, 2021
Innovation Quarter Unveils "Aspire to Inspire" by Georgie Nakima Our latest mural, “Aspire to Inspire” by Georgie Nakima, uses spray paint to put a woman’s mark on a male-dominated field—bringing together the forces of innovation and creativity through art. Georgie Nakima, a young muralist and…
Aerial shot of Winston-Salem's Innovation Quarter, a mixed-use neighborhood perfect for startups.
Community, Ecosystem

Advantages of Scaling Your Startup in Winston-Salem

August 24, 2021
Ideas may come easy for entrepreneurs but scaling a new business venture requires much more than that. Funding, hiring, partnership development, office space, media engagement—the list of resources needed for growing a concept into a scalable product or service goes on. Large cities have proven…

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