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How Winston-Salem Made Itself Into a Top 10 Digital City

More than a few eyebrows were raised recently when Winston-Salem officially gave itself the motto of “City of Arts and Innovation.” That’s a lofty goal, after all. But, in reality, Winston-Salem has been long recognized as a leader in both the arts and innovation. For…
Keith Vest, founder of The Variable.
Entrepreneurship

“Reformed” Ad Agency Moves to Plant 64

If you ask Keith Vest how to solve a problem, you’ll likely get an answer that reveals his bent toward unconventional creativity. Vest is president of The Variable, a “reformed ad agency” that will be moving its operations to Wake Forest Innovation Quarter this summer.…
Flywheel coworking space
Community, Ecosystem, Entrepreneurship

Flywheel Five: A Cross-Section of Co-Working

Some use the term “unconventional,” others use the phrase “fringe element.” However they phrase it, Flywheel Co-Working clientele frequently describe themselves as working outside normal corporate structures. Regardless of how they conceive of themselves, Flywheel provides a home for a wide variety of consultants, freelancers,…
Arts, Community, Lifestyle

Innovation & Cinema Sparking Conversation with Film

Lawren Desai was interested in starting a film series. The owner of a/perture cinema in downtown Winston-Salem, Desai admired Science on Screen, which began in 2005 at the Coolidge Corner Theater in Brookline, Massachusetts. In that series, movies serve as jumping-off points for experts to…
Kankies Coffee gets a facelift.
Ecosystem

Krankies Perks Up: A Facelift and a Full Menu

Krankies Coffee is more than a place to get a cup of joe. It has served as a community hub in Winston-Salem for 13 years and is widely known for its freshly made baked goods, distinctive beer and wine lists, displays of works by local…
Community, Ecosystem

Annual Robot Fun Run Connects Kids to STEM

“Three, two, one, Lego!” was the mantra voiced again and again by Andy Kraft. Kraft, program manager of K-12 social studies for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, served as the master of ceremonies and play-by-play announcer at the third Robot Fun Run Community Challenge, held June 19…
Community

Winston Factory Lofts: A Lifestyle with Legs

Winston Factory Lofts is a hot commodity. The two historic industrial structures that make up the complex were fully occupied less than a year after opening. And vacancies are short-lived, according to Amy Foster, property manager. Winston Factory Lofts comprises Phase 1, located at 675…

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