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Community, Diversity & Inclusion, Ecosystem

The Rich History of Black-owned Business in Winston-Salem

February 27, 2025

Naomi C. McClean. William S. Scales. Mary Burns. While these are names many may not recognize, they should not be forgotten. These were business owners, community leaders, and advocates–people who played an integral part in Winston-Salem’s Black history. Thanks to a local artist, many more…

Ecosystem

Who’s In The Building: 525@Vine

February 25, 2025

Anyone who’s ventured near the iQ knows the 525@vine building, though they may not realize it. You know 525@vine by the iconic large red @ sign on its upper southwest corner. What’s less recognizable about the building, though, are the companies and organizations that call…

Community, Ecosystem, Lifestyle

Sushi Rosé: Fusing Flavor and Entrepreneurship

February 20, 2025

Take a moment to imagine your favorite sushi restaurant. Picture yourself seated at a table. You’ve placed your order, and the server carefully places a steaming bowl of miso soup in front of you. You use the large spoon accompanying the soup to scoop up…

Ecosystem, Entrepreneurship

How To Become an Entrepreneur in 54 Hours

January 31, 2025

What’s your idea for a business, for a product? What’s the idea that’s been rolling around in your head for a while, that if you had the time (and the money, of course), you’d take a stab at bringing to life? What if you had…

Community, Entrepreneurship, Lifestyle

Elite Movement: Building a Stronger You

January 15, 2025

We’ve all experienced it–the nagging injury, the strained muscles, the pains we associate with “normal” aging or being too active. We’ve all had something that limits our physical activity, whether that activity is as intense as running a marathon or as simple as carrying groceries. …

Ecosystem, Entrepreneurship, Lifestyle

In Case You Missed It: 2024 Accomplishments in the iQ

December 30, 2024

As we holiday our way into 2025–wait, is it 2025 already?! It seems like it was just yesterday that we were planning 2024. While 2024 may seem like a blur, there was a lot that happened in the iQ this year. So much so that…

Ecosystem, Entrepreneurship

Scaling Your Startup: How Innovation Districts Provide the Tools for Growth

December 18, 2024

Like never before, the contemporary business landscape is marked by the rapid growth of a myriad of startups as the market becomes increasingly competitive. This progress is driven by technological advancements, evolving customer needs, and a dynamic business landscape.The constant changes also bring many challenges…

Lifestyle

What’s Your Food iQ? Festive Sips & Bites

December 6, 2024

It’s beginning to taste a lot like the holiday season in the Innovation Quarter, thanks to iQ restaurants and bars that have added seasonal items to their menus this month. There’s lots of delicious holiday food in Winston-Salem this season! And did we mention the…

Community, Diversity & Inclusion, Ecosystem

Keeping Innovation Running: Unsung Heroes Working in the Innovation Quarter

November 24, 2024

Have you ever attended an event in the Innovation Quarter? Or stepped foot in one of the many buildings that comprise the innovation district? If so, you’ve reaped the rewards of a job well done by behind-the-scenes people working in the Innovation Quarter. A bustling…

Community, Ecosystem

Encore Bank: When Your Banker Is Also a Neighbor

November 20, 2024

It’s 4 pm on a Friday, and you’re facing a dilemma. It’s a little last-minute. Do you send that text message or not? You finally decide to press send, but you quickly follow up your request with another message: “But I hate to interrupt your…

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