The Innovation Quarter (iQ) has launched a strategic partnership with Winston Starts, a non-profit startup accelerator, to provide memberships for iQ entrepreneurs and startup companies in the biotechnology, life sciences, and regenerative medicine industries. Eligible companies must demonstrate scalability, commercial potential, and a commitment to Winston-Salem. This initiative aims to foster innovation and economic growth… Read More »
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Innovation Quarter Partners with Winston Starts to Empower Biotech Startups
North Carolina Ranked Best Place to Start a Business in 2025
North Carolina is frequently recognized as one of the best states for business, and a recent ranking by B2B Reviews confirms the state’s vibrant economy and welcoming business environment. The analysis ranked North Carolina as the best state to start a business in 2025, based on several factors including its high business growth and survival… Read More »
Greater Winston-Salem Inc. 2025 Sponsorship Guide
Explore opportunities to maximize your brand, network with members, and get engaged with Greater Winston-Salem Inc. events, programs, and initiatives in 2025! Sponsorships are available supporting all of our organizational efforts in economic recruitment and retention, talent and workforce development, advocacy, entrepreneurship, Winston Under 40, and more. Sponsorships offer valuable recognition and participation in all… Read More »
Greater Winston-Salem Inc. Welcomes 2025 Board of Directors
Greater Winston-Salem Inc. is pleased to welcome new incoming board members and announce new leadership positions on the Board of Directors. We are grateful to our volunteer board for providing oversight and strategic direction for the organization’s programs and initiatives. They are impactful in helping us reach our 2030 Vision and achieve strong results for… Read More »
Spec Building Loan Program to Launch in Winston-Salem
GWSI to Work with City of Winston-Salem and Local Developers to Generate Industrial Development As part of our efforts to expand economic development opportunities in Winston-Salem, Greater Winston-Salem Inc. has worked with the City of Winston-Salem to institute a Spec (Speculative) Building Loan Program. Through this program approved by the Winston-Salem City Council, the… Read More »
25 Minority Businesses Awarded Grants
As part of our continued efforts to promote local business success, we are excited to announce the recipients of the 2025 cohort of the MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) Grant program. The Entrepreneurial Advisory Committee has distributed a total of $270,000 in funding to 25 locally-owned small businesses. The grants were awarded in December 2024 for… Read More »