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The exterior of Six Hundred Degrees restaurant at night.

Food, Fire, Family: The Recipe Behind Six Hundred Degrees

July 15, 2022

An appreciation for locally grown food is in Chef Travis Myers’ blood. Growing up with parents from agricultural communities naturally instilled certain values in Travis and his sisters: Use local ingredients and respect the hard work that farmers put into their craft. Today, Chef Travis…

Cyclists pass by Bailey Power Plant during the 2021 WInston-Salem Cycling Classic race.

Lifestyle

The Best Things to Do in Winston-Salem this Summer

July 7, 2022

There’s no beach or mountain within Winston-Salem’s city limits, but that doesn’t mean our city isn’t a destination for summer fun. Whether you’re planning a staycation or are looking to get to know the city a little bit better, there are plenty of activities and…

Community, Ecosystem

Innovation Quarter: By the Numbers

July 1, 2022

How well do you know the Innovation Quarter? Here are some noteworthy numbers and facts worth sharing. 5 Hand-painted Murals From pandemic projects to 15-foot paintings renewed annually by local students, artists have adorned the Innovation Quarter with five new murals since 2014. Several stand…

Ecosystem

Regenerative Medicine Companies Impact

June 22, 2022

The Innovation Quarter is redefining the face of downtown Winston-Salem in more ways than one. Of course, there are the renovated tobacco factories and a parking lot turned park. But the Innovation Quarter is also attracting top researchers, leaders and organizations in the inspired field…

Ecosystem

American College of Surgeons awarded Dr. Anthony Atala, WFIRM

June 10, 2022

Without a doubt one of the most impactful areas of research and development happening today in the Innovation Quarter is that of regenerative medicine. And Dr. Anthony Atala, leader of the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, is leading the way. That pioneering work is…

A group of bluegrass musicians performing on the Bailey Park stage on a sunny day in the Innovation Quarter.

Lifestyle

5 Top Activities in Bailey Park When the Weather’s Nice

May 25, 2022

We know you don’t need an excuse to head to the Innovation Quarter, but sometimes it’s nice to have one. There are plenty of ways to enjoy Bailey Park when the sun is shining and there’s a cool breeze floating through the air. Here are…

Lanazha Belfield presenting research as part of WSSU Honors Program

Community, Diversity & Inclusion, Ecosystem

MARC Program Opens Doors in Research for Minorities

April 20, 2022

Meet Lanazha Belfield. A self-proclaimed “science nerd” who’s “pretty much living in Biotech Place” these days, exercising mice and working toward a Ph.D. from Wake Forest University. If you’d asked her about her career ambitions a decade ago, she’d have told you that she was…

An aerial view of Winston-Salem in 1956.

Community, Diversity & Inclusion, Ecosystem

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

April 20, 2022

Since opening its doors in 2003, Krankies Coffee has become a pillar of Winston-Salem’s burgeoning downtown and Innovation Quarter scene. Located at the corner of East Third Street, or what has affectionately become known as the “Krankies Block,” this coffee shop and its eclectic mix…

Javara founders sit at conference table during a meeting talking happily with two men, one wearing glasses, a tie, and jacket while gesturing his hands and the other a jacket.

Community, Ecosystem, Entrepreneurship

Javara Grows in the iQ, Removes Barriers to Clinical Trials for All

April 18, 2022

As Javara commemorates its fourth anniversary, we're celebrating its rapid growth, dedication to innovative medical research and inclusive health equity in local communities. A New Research Model is Born in North Carolina North Carolina has a long history in manufacturing, textiles and tobacco. These remnants…

panel of black entrepreneurs speaking at Sparq for Brilliance Lab

Diversity & Inclusion, Entrepreneurship, Event Recap

Sparq Kicks Off Innovations Festival and Introduces Brilliance Lab

April 13, 2022

Last week, Winston-Salem State University’s (WSSU) Innovations Festival brought together students, staff, alumni, entrepreneurs, funders, investors and creatives to catalyze the brilliance of Black and Brown communities and to create the next generation of game-changers. While the event primarily took place on WSSU’s campus, it…

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