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Community, Diversity & Inclusion

Greater Gift & MACHE COVID Education

March 8, 2021
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%…
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…

Bailey South Reimagined

January 25, 2021
Take a look inside the newest historic redevelopment project in the Innovation Quarter. In 2018, we shared our vision for a reimagined Bailey South. Now, as this state-of-the-art concept comes to fruition, we want to share how we're breathing new life into old bones. The…
Community

‘Tis the Season to Shop Small

December 8, 2020
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 portion of the Depot Street Mural in progress
Arts, Diversity & Inclusion

Depot Street Renaissance Mural

November 30, 2020
Discover Depot Street During the late 19th and 20th centuries, the area surrounding R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company’s manufacturing facilities was known as the Depot Street neighborhood. Depot Street (now Patterson Avenue) was one of the first prestigious Black neighborhoods in Winston-Salem and a thriving hub…
Community

6 Places to Take Pictures in Innovation Quarter, Winston-Salem

October 26, 2020
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…
Ecosystem

Winston-Salem’s hottest startup aims to disrupt the world of blockchain

August 5, 2020
Tucked behind Turbine Hall in Winston-Salem's Bailey Power Plant, you’ll find Fluree. The tech start-up, which recently had to expand its space to make room for a growing number of employees, is developing a blockchain-based data platform that enables companies to communicate—and trust—their data. In…

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