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A Hotbed for High Tech Startups

Tech startups hit their stride in Winston-Salem, where entrepreneurs are encouraged and supported by local programs, funds and groups. Winston-Salem’s entrepreneurial ecosystem fosters a sense of creative growth among local self-starters. Ranked the No. 1 City for Small Business Growth by WalletHub in 2019, Winston-Salem is home to strong infrastructure and a network of connections to help you grow your business. Flywheel, an innovative coworking space that offers workshops, panel discussions and other resources, fosters a robust community of local entrepreneurs. In addition, many of our successful tech startups begin at programs like Winston Starts, a startup incubator designed to support local entrepreneurs. 

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Facts & Rankings

#1

City for Small Business Growth

(Winston-Salem) | WalletHub 2019

#4

Best Cities to Start a Small Business

(Winston-Salem) | ZenBusiness 2020

#2

Best City for Women in Tech

(Winston-Salem) | Magnify Money 2021

8.4%

of employed people 16 and over are self-employed in Forsyth County

463.66

Mbps Internet speed

96.69

Winston-Salem average download speed

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