Tag: Innovation Quarter

“May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back.” ☘️ #stpatricksday #inclusiveinnovation

Tomorrow is a BIG day for Wake Forest School of Medicine students—it’s Match Day 2022! As our iQ neighbors find out where they’ll continue their education as residents in training next year, we’re crossing our fingers and toes that their next adventure fits like a glove. Sleep well tonight, doctors,… more info Tomorrow is a BIG day for Wake Forest School of Medicine students—it’s Match Day 2022! As our iQ neighbors find out wher…

Spring (and summer!) is just around the corner. Let Travelwith Thetwins, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County’s Community Business of the Month, help you book a much-needed dream getaway: https://bit.ly/3tcNJgB The Winston Salem Black Chamber The Chronicle Small Business Center at Forsyth Tech Triad Minority Business Expo Winston-Salem NAACP and the Winston Salem Urban… more info Spring (and summer!) is just around the corner. Let Travelwith Thetwins, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County's Community Busine…

☘️ 🥃 Experience the luck of the Irish at Black Mountain Chocolate, where they’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a one-of-a-kind food and Irish whiskey pairing of three savory, Irish-inspired dishes alongside three distinct Irish whiskeys: https://bit.ly/3t9bN3U

Enjoy that extra hour of light. #springforward #daylightsavings

It’s #womenshistorymonth and #InternationalWomensDay, so we’re here to celebrate the achievements of all the women who have made the Innovation Quarter a place to live, work and play—past, present and future. #inclusiveinnovation

It’s #FatTuesday, so whether you’re celebrating one more time before the #Easter season or simply want to party it up with friends and family, head to the Innovation Quarter for food and drink. #mardigras #fattuesday Alma Mexicana Krankies Fair Witness Black Mountain Chocolate Incendiary Brewing Company #innovationdistrict #WSentrepreneurs #cityofinnovation #wsnc… more info It's #FatTuesday, so whether you're celebrating one more time before the #Easter season or simply want to party it up w…

Day 28: Remembering Local History during Black History Month. We end our remembrance of the area in the Innovation Quarter that was once the Depot Street neighborhood with the Adinkra symbol of West Africa, which represents unity. Mural artist Leo Rucker included this symbol as a reminder to all of… more info Day 28: Remembering Local History during Black History Month. We end our remembrance of the area in the Innovation Quar…

It’s tiki time at Black Mountain Chocolate! Every first Thursday, grab an exclusive, limited menu of tiki cocktails inspired by Polynesian culture and layered with various spirits, flavored syrups, spices and fresh fruit juices: https://bit.ly/3MaSuhZ

Day 27: Remembering Local History during Black History Month D.L. Morgan, one of the most successful Black business owners in Winston-Salem, founded the Morgan Huffman Dry Cleaners in 1909. He later opened the Cleaning and Dye Company in 1914. By the 1930s, Morgan had branches across Winston-Salem, including in white… more info Day 27: Remembering Local History during Black History Month D.L. Morgan, one of the most successful Black business own…

Day 26: Remembering Local History during Black History Month After graduating from North Carolina A&T State University Thomas L. Hooper Sr. came to Winston-Salem to work for a friend as a grocery clerk. In 1903, Hooper Sr. bought his first grocery store on E. 3rd Street between Patterson Avenue and… more info Day 26: Remembering Local History during Black History Month After graduating from North Carolina A&T State University T…

Day 25: Remembering Local History during Black History Month Ricky Wilson was a teacher, model, designer, church member and civic leader in the #WSNC community. A graduate of La Mae Beauty College, Wilson worked as a cosmetologist before receiving a degree from Baltimore School of the Arts and opening many… more info Day 25: Remembering Local History during Black History Month Ricky Wilson was a teacher, model, designer, church member…

Day 24: Remembering Local History during Black History Month Ralph Morgan saw jitney services being operated while he served in the military during WWI. After returning home to Winston-Salem following his service, Ralph joined forces with his brother Harvey and began running their own jitney service for Black workers. In… more info Day 24: Remembering Local History during Black History Month Ralph Morgan saw jitney services being operated while he se…

Day 23: Remembering Local History during Black History Month Dr. Manderline Scales was a long-time educator and advocate for human and family rights in Forsyth County. Scales began her career at Atkins High School, becoming one of four Black teachers to integrate the predominately white Parkland High School in 1966…. more info Day 23: Remembering Local History during Black History Month Dr. Manderline Scales was a long-time educator and advocate…

Tomorrow! Every Fourth Thursday at Black Mountain Chocolate bottles of wine are half price from 4 to 8 PM with charcuterie specials on rotation to complement your glass of vino: https://bit.ly/3h4lHwH 🍷🧀

Day 22: Remembering Local History during Black History Month Benjamin Sylvester Ruffin Jr. was an African American civil rights activist, educator and businessman. He grew up in Durham, North Carolina, where he began his work as an activist, assuming numerous leadership positions within organizations that ensured social justice and access… more info Day 22: Remembering Local History during Black History Month Benjamin Sylvester Ruffin Jr. was an African American civi…

Our partnerships with organizations like Access Center Winston-Salem support and uplift Black business owners while advancing the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem. Learn more about the business resources available to Black and Brown entrepreneurs at ACCESS.

Become the “very BEST version of yourself” this year with Achieving Your Wellness Nutrition & Fitness, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County’s Community Business of the Month: https://bit.ly/3IjUh1O The Winston Salem Black Chamber The Chronicle Small Business Center at Forsyth Tech Triad Minority Business Expo Winston-Salem NAACP and the Winston Salem Urban League present… more info Become the “very BEST version of yourself” this year with Achieving Your Wellness Nutrition & Fitness, Winston-Salem/For…

Day 21: Remembering Local History during Black History Month Shops, Businesses & Restaurants. Grocery stores were popular businesses to own in the Black community in Winston-Salem. One successful grocer was Thomas L. Hooper Sr. Hooper came to Winston-Salem to work in a friend’s grocery store after graduating from North Carolina… more info Day 21: Remembering Local History during Black History Month Shops, Businesses & Restaurants. Grocery stores were popula…

Day 20: Remembering Local History during Black History Month Barbara Morris’s childhood home was relocated from Belews Street (near the area of Third and Research Parkway) to Cunningham Avenue when U.S. Route 52 was constructed. In 1958, several hundred families were forced to leave their homes to make way for… more info Day 20: Remembering Local History during Black History Month Barbara Morris’s childhood home was relocated from Belews…

Day 19: Remembering Local History during Black History Month Clark Campbell was a city bus driver for sixty-two years, starting his career doing maintenance at the Safe Bus Company in 1944. Campbell was joined by his brother Theodore (pictured in the mural) a few years later, before both brothers became… more info Day 19: Remembering Local History during Black History Month Clark Campbell was a city bus driver for sixty-two years, s…

Day 18: Remembering Local History during Black History Month The Safe Bus Company, the largest Black transportation company in the world, was formed in 1926 in response to a “poorly regulated, dangerous and overcrowded jitney system” that connected Black riders to electric streetcars that only operated inside white neighborhoods. The… more info Day 18: Remembering Local History during Black History Month The Safe Bus Company, the largest Black transportation comp…

Day 17 : Remembering Local History during Black History Month The Depot Street Graded School was the first public school for African Americans in Winston-Salem, opening for classes in December of 1887 on Depot Street’s east side, between East Sixth and East Seventh Streets. The school only offered primary education… more info Day 17 : Remembering Local History during Black History Month The Depot Street Graded School was the first public schoo…

Day 16: Remembering Local History during Black History Month This historic African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, established in 1918, is one of the most influential African American churches in the city. Initially founded in 1881 as Winston Tabernacle A.M.E. Church, its first worship service was led by Dr. William H…. more info Day 16: Remembering Local History during Black History Month This historic African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, est…

🍫 📜 Ready to earn your degree in chocolate? Join Black Mountain Chocolate for College of Chocolate, a guided tasting and exploration of the art of making chocolate, including a “final exam” of samples from around the globe and a one-of-a-kind craft cocktail from their bar: https://bit.ly/34JiAI1

Day 15: Remembering Local History during Black History Month. Ola Mae Forte established the LaMae Beauty College in 1937 at Patterson Avenue and Sixth Street with the motto “LaMae is our Name, to Beautify is our Aim.” Approximately forty Black men and women matriculated from LaMae each year, where various… more info Day 15: Remembering Local History during Black History Month. Ola Mae Forte established the LaMae Beauty College in 193…

Winston-Salem has some of the largest health and economic disparities in the country—and our community is helping lead the charge for change. Discover how iQ members, from med students to our leaders in clinical care and research, are working to alleviate health inequities at home and nationally: https://www.innovationquarter.com/story/health-equity/ Javara Maya… more info Winston-Salem has some of the largest health and economic disparities in the country—and our community is helping lead t…

Day 14: Remembering Local History during Black History Month In the mid-1920s, Dr. William H. Bruce constructed the Bruce Building to house his medical practice, a pharmacy, professional offices, a florist, dry cleaners and a pool parlor. The Horton Branch of the Forsyth County Public Library was also housed in… more info Day 14: Remembering Local History during Black History Month In the mid-1920s, Dr. William H. Bruce constructed the Bruc…

Day 13: Remembering Local History during Black History Month Clark S. Brown Sr. was the founder of Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home. After moving to Winston-Salem from Roanoke, Virginia, in 1930, Brown worked as an embalmer at The Fraternal Funeral Home. In 1931, Brown was named its manager,… more info Day 13: Remembering Local History during Black History Month Clark S. Brown Sr. was the founder of Clark S. Brown & Son…

Day 12: Remembering Local History during Black History Month. The A. Robinson Building, also known as the Howard-Robinson Building or the Pyramid Barber Shop, is a historic commercial building located at the corner of 7th Street and Patterson Avenue in Winston-Salem. Constructed in 1940, the building is named after Aladine… more info Day 12: Remembering Local History during Black History Month. The A. Robinson Building, also known as the Howard-Robins…

Join HUSTLE Winston-Salem’s interactive two-day summit designed to look at the impact and effects of Black and Brown entrepreneurship in America. Engage in the conversations about investment, disrupting the bias in the fundraising process, and building an inclusive ecosystem for investing while interacting with founders, investors, and support organizations and… more info Join HUSTLE Winston-Salem’s interactive two-day summit designed to look at the impact and effects of Black and Brown ent…

Day 11: Remembering Local History during Black History Month Ghuneem Furqan founded and operated the Pyramid Institute of Barbering for thirty-seven years before retiring in 2013. A graduate of the old Modern Barber College in Winston-Salem, Furqan began his career as a barber in 1960. The school, which opened in… more info Day 11: Remembering Local History during Black History Month Ghuneem Furqan founded and operated the Pyramid Institute…

Day 10: Remembering Local History during Black History Month In 1977, Virginia Newell was one of two Black women to be elected to Winston-Salem’s Board of Alderman, which later became part of Winston-Salem’s city council. Newell championed racial equality, fair-housing and equal rights while representing the city’s East Ward. In… more info Day 10: Remembering Local History during Black History Month In 1977, Virginia Newell was one of two Black women to be…

Day 9: Remembering Local History during Black History Month. In the 1940s and 1950s, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company was one of the largest employers in Winston-Salem. After a worker died on the job at Factory 64, a group of workers, primarily African American women, organized a strike in 1943 that… more info Day 9: Remembering Local History during Black History Month. In the 1940s and 1950s, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company was…

Where there is struggle, there is strength—and we are committed to helping Black entrepreneurs thrive. Our partnerships with organizations like Small Business Center at Forsyth Tech,HUSTLE Winston-Salem and Access Center Winston-Salem—with support from Greater Winston-Salem, Inc.—help elevate Black business owners while advancing the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem. #BHM #Blackhistory365 #inclusiveinnovation

Day 8: Remembering Local History during Black History Month. The Lafayette Theatre was one of three African American theatres located on the 100 block of East Fourth Street, all opened by local entrepreneur and moviemaker Williams S. Scales during the early 20th century. The Lafayette began with Vaudeville acts in… more info Day 8: Remembering Local History during Black History Month. The Lafayette Theatre was one of three African American…

💖 🍸 🍫 Black Mountain Chocolate cocktails will have a special ingredient this month: LOVE! Learn to craft romantic concoctions—certain to warm the hearts of your friends and loved ones—at BMC’s February Cocktail Lab: https://bit.ly/3us84PR

Representation matters. We believe that diversity drives innovation, and that’s why we are committed to providing a platform for storytelling to those who are underserved or underrepresented in our community: https://bit.ly/32RJn42 #inclusiveinnovation

Day 7: Remembering Local History during Black History Month Velma Hopkins was a tireless civil rights advocate. She worked for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company as a tobacco stemmer in the harsh warehouse conditions of the 1940s, earning less than 17% of her male counterparts. In 1943, after a fellow worker’s… more info Day 7: Remembering Local History during Black History Month Velma Hopkins was a tireless civil rights advocate. She wor…

Day 5: Remembering Local History during Black History Month Naomi McClean was the founder of the first Black public stenographic office (est. 1939) and the first Black business school (est. 1941) in Winston-Salem. Both the office and school were located in the Bruce Building on Patterson Avenue. The school offered… more info Day 5: Remembering Local History during Black History Month Naomi McClean was the founder of the first Black public ste…

Day 4: Remembering Local History during Black History Month Moses “Mo” Lucas was a role model and mentor to generations of Winston-Salem residents, serving fifty years as the director of the Patterson Avenue YMCA and later the Winston Lake YMCA, founding numerous community programs during his tenure. Lucas passed away… more info Day 4: Remembering Local History during Black History Month Moses “Mo” Lucas was a role model and mentor to generations…

Work out with F45 Training Winston-Salem—and bring your friends—for free! Try F45’s Free Friend Friday on the first Friday of each month: https://bit.ly/3J5KJI3

Day 3: Remembering Local History during Black History Month George H. Black was a nationally known brick maker with an outstanding reputation for quality and durability. He worked from as early as the 1920s until his death in 1980 at the age of 101. As the son of a former… more info Day 3: Remembering Local History during Black History Month George H. Black was a nationally known brick maker with a…

Day 2: Remembering Local History during Black History Month Lloyd Presbyterian Church is a historic African American church located at 748 Chestnut Street in Winston-Salem. Originally constructed between 1890 and 1907 by its congregation, it is the second oldest African American church in Forsyth County, where worship still occurs in… more info Day 2: Remembering Local History during Black History Month…

Join us every day in February as we highlight the people and places in the Depot Street Renaissance mural in honor of the Black community that once thrived in the Innovation Quarter. #bhm2022 #blackhistoryisamericanhistory #history Day 1: Remembering Local History during Black History Month Sankofa is a word in the… more info Join us every day in February as we highlight the people and places in the Depot Street Renaissance mural in honor of th…

We’re kicking off Black History Month by championing Black entrepreneurship here in the Innovation Quarter. We’re proud that our partnership with Access Center Winston-Salem uplifts Black business owners in our community, which helps to advance the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem. #BHM #Blackhistory365 #inclusiveinnovation Learn more about our resources for entrepreneurs here:… more info We’re kicking off Black History Month by championing Black entrepreneurship here in the Innovation Quarter. We’re proud…

Time to celebrate #NationalHotChocolateDay with the best around 🙌 ☕ 🍫 Black Mountain Chocolate

It’s national #HaveFunAtWorkDay. Go ahead, head to the iQ where you can work AND play! #findyourspot

Calling all business owners! The Business Recovery Grant Program is issuing a one-time payment to eligible #NC businesses that have experienced a significant economic loss due to COVID-19. Application period closes January 31, 2022: https://www.ncdor.gov/business-recovery-grant North Carolina Department of Revenue

Calling all students! Join this collaborative forum with local experts to discover potential career paths in advertising: https://bit.ly/3twlGJD Winston Salem Urban League The Variable

Need an excuse to visit Incendiary Brewing Company? It’s #BeerCanAppreciationDay, and they’ve got you covered. #findyourspot #craftincans #takeitwithyou #enjoyathome #craftbeer #drinklocal #inclusiveinnovation #entreprenuers #creativity #passion #innovationdistrict #WSentrepreneurs #cityofinnovation #wsnc #camelcity #visitnc #nc #explorenc #myws #dtws

Hug it out in the iQ on #NationalHuggingDay. #findyourspot #inclusiveinnovation #entreprenuers #creativity #passion #innovationdistrict #WSentrepreneurs #cityofinnovation #wsnc #camelcity #visitnc #nc #explorenc #myws #dtws

Need support or relief from caring for a loved one? Eminent Caring Hands, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County’s Community Business of the Month, can help by providing nursing services in your home, including companion, respite, dementia and chaplain care and services: https://bit.ly/3tptUTB The Winston Salem Black Chamber, The Chronicle, Small Business Center at… more info Need support or relief from caring for a loved one? Eminent Caring Hands, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County's Community Busin…

Where does #NorthCarolina rank in terms of inclusive prosperity? What challenges do we continue to face when it comes to racial equity? How can leaders all over the state take action in their communities? Join Leadership North Carolina alumni and friends for this conversation about equity in the state: https://bit.ly/3fxWjii… more info Where does #NorthCarolina rank in terms of inclusive prosperity? What challenges do we continue to face when it comes to…

Become a master of gin at a Black Mountain Chocolate Lab! Learn the tricks of the trade from skilled mixologists and become the maestro of your next cocktail party: https://bit.ly/33jGJVb

On this #MLK Day, we honor the local Black history that is our foundation. From barbershops to business schools, rediscover the richness behind the Depot Street and Belews Street neighborhoods in this episode of our video series celebrating the “Depot Street Renaissance” mural by Leo Rucker. Learn more about the… more info On this #MLK Day, we honor the local Black history that is our foundation. From barbershops to business schools, redisco…

It’s #nationaldressupyourpet day! Show us your babies. #findyourspot Lotus Yoga Academy

Our smokestacks are illuminated purple to honor Sylvia Sprinkle-Hamlin, the chairwoman of the board of the NC Black Rep and the executive producer of the National Black Theatre Festival. We celebrate her life, contributions and accomplishments and send condolences to her family, friends and community: https://bit.ly/3fn37zi

Have you heard of Sparq? It’s a new collaborative initiative serving the entrepreneurial coworking community in #WSNC. This launchpad for small businesses, entrepreneurs, start-up companies, community leaders, resource providers and larger companies is sure to help make your 2022 goals and dreams come true: https://bit.ly/3K1tRTV

Startup|URBAN is a small business forgivable loan program for business owners and early-stage startups. Businesses located in or with owners from a United Way Place Matters CiVIC neighborhood can qualify for mentorship, training and a $10,000 forgivable loan. Deadline is 01/15: https://bit.ly/3zss0CV Startup|Urban is a partnership between the United Way… more info Startup|URBAN is a small business forgivable loan program for business owners and early-stage startups. Businesses locat…

The deadline for Small Business Center at Forsyth Tech’s Time to Shine New Business Pitch competition for minority-owned and women-owned businesses is this Friday, January 14: https://bit.ly/3yq1GIR Piedmont Business Capital Wells Fargo Bank of America

January is #nationalmentoringmonth, so find yourself a mentor (or become one yourself!) right here in the Innovation Quarter with partners and organizations like Small Business Center at Forsyth Tech, HUSTLE Winston-Salem, Access Center Winston-Salem, Soy Emprendedor and our newly launched Sparq. #MentoringMonth #MentoringAmplifies #mentor MENTOR

Did you know that one blood donation can save up to three lives? Help to prevent a blood shortage in our community by filling the demand driven by the COVID-19. Schedule an appointment to donate right here in the Innovation Quarter on Jan. 7: https://bit.ly/3Jp8oUw

Cheers to a new year! From all of us in the Innovation Quarter, we wish you a 2022 filled with joy, health and prosperity #cheers #happynewyear #happynewyear2022 #newyears #2022

Take a trip down memory lane with our year in review! Thanks to our community for making 2021 a year to remember. #yearinreview #goodbye2021 #hello2022 #findyourspot Gears and Guitars Winston Salem Incendiary Brewing Company Triad Cultural Arts Cycle Your City F45 Training Winston-Salem Cugino Forno Winston Salem Krankies Lotus Yoga… more info Take a trip down memory lane with our year in review! Thanks to our community for making 2021 a year to remember. #yeari…

Here’s what we were up to in #2021. Thanks for being a part of our community—and we can’t wait to see even more of you in the new year. #yearinreview #goodbye2021 #hello2022 #findyourspot Gears and Guitars Winston Salem Incendiary Brewing Company Triad Cultural Arts Cycle Your City F45 Training Winston-Salem… more info Here's what we were up to in #2021. Thanks for being a part of our community—and we can't wait to see even more of you i…

Let the light of Kwanzaa bring happiness to your home. Celebrate family, community and culture with Triad Cultural Arts throughout the week: https://bit.ly/3JcODQh #happykwanzaa

From all of us at the Innovation Quarter, Merry Christmas! #happyholidays #merrychristmas Cycle Your City Incendiary Brewing Company F45 Training Winston-Salem Cugino Forno Winston Salem Krankies Lotus Yoga Academy Fair Witness Pink Rhino Beauty Parlor Anchor Coffee The Butcher’s Block DeBeen Espresso WS Black Mountain Chocolate Link Apartments Innovation Quarter… more info From all of us at the Innovation Quarter, Merry Christmas! #happyholidays #merrychristmas Cycle Your City Incendiary Br…

Join the city-wide celebration of Kwanzaa from December 26—January 1! Check out Triad Cultural Arts’s live virtual events every evening at 6 pm or find an in-person location to commemorate family, community and culture before the year’s end: https://bit.ly/3yWwql6

“You gave me a cookie. I gave you a cookie.” It’s #nationalcookiexchangeday, so head to the Innovation Quarter to give or get cookies from Black Mountain Chocolate, Krankies or DeBeen Espresso WS. New Girl #cookies #cookiesforsanta #cityofinnovation #wsnc #camelcity #visitnc #nc #explorenc #myws #dtws

“Let us love winter, for it is the spring of genius.” #wintersolstice #solstice2021 #shortestdayoftheyear . . . #inclusiveinnovation #entreprenuers #creativity #passion #innovationdistrict #WSentrepreneurs #cityofinnovation #wsnc #camelcity #visitnc #nc #explorenc #myws #dtws

It’s #nationaluglysweaterday. What are you wearing #happyholidays #uglysweaterday #uglysweater #uglysweaters #griswoldfamilychristmas #clarkgriswold #christmaspartytime #covidchristmas #tistheseason #youbetternotpout #santaclausiscomintotown #christmas2021

Turn your house into the dream home with ER Construction Group, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County’s Community Business of the Month. With over 20 years of construction, installation and roofing experience, they’ll make your personal vision of home sweet home come to life: https://bit.ly/3s1chZP/ The Winston Salem Black Chamber The Chronicle Small Business… more info Turn your house into the dream home with ER Construction Group, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County's Community Business of the…

Turn your house into the dream home with ER Construction, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County’s Community Business of the Month. With over 20 years of construction, installation and roofing experience, they’ll make your personal vision of home sweet home come to life: https://bit.ly/3pSSdG9 The Winston Salem Black Chamber The Chronicle Small Business Center… more info Turn your house into the dream home with ER Construction, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County's Community Business of the Month…

Calling all #MWBE small businesses in Forsyth and Stokes Counties! The Small Business Center at Forsyth Tech is hosting a new competition for minority-owned and women-owned businesses. Apply for the Time to Shine New Business Pitch, funded by Piedmont Business Capital, Wells Fargo and Bank of America, by January 14,… more info Calling all #MWBE small businesses in Forsyth and Stokes Counties! The Small Business Center at Forsyth Tech is hosting…

🎶 🎄🌟 O Christmas tree, o Christmas tree. . .Rockin’ around the Christmas tree. . .It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Jingle all the way in the Innovation Quarter! 🎶 🎄🌟

All I want for Christmas is a hot chocolate from BBlack Mountain Chocolateon #nationalcocoaday.

The Center for Creative Economy has launched Kinetic, a 4-week entrepreneurial boot camp for creatives who are ready to turn their idea into a business. Learn more at this info session tomorrow: https://bit.ly/3dFA4Go Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County

Santa Claus is coming to Black Mountain Chocolate! Visit Santa and enjoy an exclusive dessert board with toppings to pair with drinking chocolate, cookies and other delicious treats this Saturday from 4-6 PM: https://bit.ly/3GkMgby 🎁 🎄🦌 ☕️

Kasem Rodriguez Mohsen is disrupting the status quo for entrepreneurs of color through his work at Venture Winston Grants and Equilibrium Impact Ventures. Find out what startup resources are available: https://bit.ly/3ouuBsa #inclusiveinnovation

Want to connect to the #WSNC entrepreneurial community? Find out about the startup support available to business owners through the Small Business Center at Forsyth Tech, including Accelerate, their program that awards certificates and connects participants to the local business community: https://bit.ly/3DAabCo #inclusiveinnovation

🎶 And I think to myself what a wonderful world. 🎶 We’re so thankful for our wonderful iQ community. Here’s why: https://bit.ly/3o8OnJA #givethanks #tistheseason Small Business Center at Forsyth Tech HUSTLE Winston-Salem Access Center Winston-Salem Mixxer Lotus Yoga Academy F45 Training Winston-Salem DeBeen Espresso WS Krankies Pink Rhino Beauty Parlor… more info 🎶 And I think to myself what a wonderful world. 🎶 We’re so thankful for our wonderful iQ community. Here’s why: https:…

Ever need to make a plan but don’t know where to start? If you’re an entrepreneur or small business owner, #nationalwriteabusinessplanmonth is the perfect time to take advantage of Innovation Quarter resources and partners like Small Business Center at Forsyth Tech, Center for Creative Economy and HUSTLE Winston-Salem. Get started:… more info Ever need to make a plan but don't know where to start? If you're an entrepreneur or small business owner, #nationalwrit…

Need help securing capital or finding a business mentor and community? Learn about HUSTLE Winston-Salem’s The Come Up, an accelerator for Black and Brown founders where winners receive $50k in equity investment: https://bit.ly/3Ipa9kg #inclusiveinnovation #startupsuppor

Need help securing capital or finding a business mentor and community? Learn about HUSTLE Winston-Salem’s The Come Up, an accelerator for Black and Brown founders where winners receive $50k in equity investment: https://bit.ly/3Ipa9kg #inclusiveinnovation #startupsupport

Let there be light—in your life, your home and on the wick of every candle on your menorah. #HappyHanukkah Chabad at Wake Forest

We’re proud to have hosted Winston-Salem’s first-ever public menorah lighting in #BaileyPark: https://bit.ly/3G5ALoo #happyhanukkah #inclusiveinnovation Chabad at Wake Forest

Join the first-ever Chanukah celebration and lighting of the menorah in Bailey Park today at 5:30. Enjoy hot latkes, donuts, Chanukah crafts, music and balloon twisting at this free event open to the entire #WSNC community: https://bit.ly/3G1qxpe Chabad at Wake Forest

Everyone has something to give and every act of generosity counts. Be a part of the global generosity movement and celebrate all acts of giving this #GivingTuesday — whether you’re providing time, gratitude, support or simply advocating for something or someone. LeanBack GiveBack Foundation

‘Tis the season to be thankful! With the holiday season in full swing, we’re reflecting on how grateful we are for the people and organizations that make the Innovation Quarter a place to live, work and play. Here are seven things about the iQ community that we’re thankful for: https://bit.ly/3HZciCO… more info 'Tis the season to be thankful! With the holiday season in full swing, we’re reflecting on how grateful we are for the p…

Shopping small is more important than ever, as 78% of business owners say holiday sales will impact their ability to stay in business in 2022. As you complete your holiday shopping list, remember to support local business owners on #SmallBusinessSaturday today, November 27, and throughout the year. #ShopSmall and make… more info Shopping small is more important than ever, as 78% of business owners say holiday sales will impact their ability to sta…

Native American Heritage Month is a time to acknowledge our country’s past and its impact on tribal citizens. This #nativeamericanheritageday, we honor and celebrate the remarkable and diverse people who deeply enrich the quality and character of this nation, and we recognize the hardships and struggles they have and continue… more info Native American Heritage Month is a time to acknowledge our country's past and its impact on tribal citizens. This #nati…

This Thanksgiving, we’re celebrating our iQ community. We’re grateful for all of you—whether you’re innovating and educating, giving back to our entire community, nourishing us, helping us celebrate and relax or keeping us up and running—you make the Innovation Quarter a place where all can live, learn and play. We… more info This Thanksgiving, we're celebrating our iQ community. We're grateful for all of you—whether you're innovating and educa…

This Saturday! Put down the leftovers and head to the #CoalPit for a #shoplocal holiday “localpalooza” with over 20 vendors and artisans, live music, food and drink and a meet and greet with Mr. & Mrs. Claus: https://bit.ly/3cExGz6 #smallbusinesssaturday #supportlocal Incendiary Cugino Forno

Thank you LeanBack Soul Food for giving back to our community! The 3rd annual LeanBack GiveBack Thanksgiving Affair in #BaileyPark was inspiring, and we can’t wait to give back bigger and better next year. Donate or volunteer with the LeanBack GiveBack Foundation: https://bit.ly/32lCXJL

☕There’s a new coffee shop in the iQ! Celebrate the grand opening of Anchor Coffee on Saturday, 11/20, at 7 pm with music by Will Easter, signature drinks, incredible coffees, pastries from Camino Bakery and craft beer. See you on the 1st floor of Bailey Power Plant: https://bit.ly/30xMpsH ☕ #specialtycoffee… more info ☕There’s a new coffee shop in the iQ! Celebrate the grand opening of Anchor Coffee on Saturday, 11/20, at 7 pm with musi…

Whimsical Women is dedicated to fostering an accepting community for women to create and sell their artwork. Celebrate their 25th anniversary at their fall art show on Saturday, 11/20, where over 100 whimsical artists will take over beautiful #BaileyPark: https://bit.ly/3njT42N

Congratulations to Greater Winston-Salem, Inc.’s 2021 Winston Under 40 Leadership Award recipients, including Innovation Quarter partners, tenants and collaborators Hasani Mitchell of Access Center Winston-Salem, Devin Allen of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Crissy Faison of LeanBack Soul Food, Chiedza Hooker of The Variable and Kasem Rodriguez Mohsen of Venture… more info Congratulations to Greater Winston-Salem, Inc.’s 2021 Winston Under 40 Leadership Award recipients, including Innovation…

It’s our favorite time of the year: National Entrepreneurship Month! Get to know the entrepreneurs and startups of the Innovation Quarter who are shaping the way we live, work and play—today and into our future: https://bit.ly/3kGZWoZ . . . Incendiary Brewing Company Small Business Center at Forsyth Tech HUSTLE Winston-Salem… more info It's our favorite time of the year: National Entrepreneurship Month! Get to know the entrepreneurs and startups of the I…

Yanick Styles is more than just a clothing store. It’s a boutique that pairs fashion with advice, affordability and access—all to tailor a look unique to each customer. Ramp up your fashion game with some help from @laquia.higgins.9, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County’s Community Business of the Month: https://www.yanickstyles.com/ The Winston Salem Black… more info Yanick Styles is more than just a clothing store. It’s a boutique that pairs fashion with advice, affordability and acce…