Kaleideum, the reimagined experiential learning museum in downtown Winston-Salem, will unveil its new building with several events leading up to the grand opening on Saturday, Feb. 17. The five-story, nearly 70,000-square-foot museum is located at 120 West 3rd Street across from Merschel Park. “We’re thrilled to open our doors as a dynamic family destination where… Read More »
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Kaleideum Announces Grand Opening
NSF to Invest up to $160 Million in Regional Regenerative Medicine Research
The Piedmont Triad Regenerative Medicine Engine, based in Winston-Salem, is a recipient of the first-ever US. National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engine (NSF Engines) awards in partnership with educational institutions and other organizations across the region. Led by Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM), the regional innovation engine team includes Forsyth Technical Community College (FTCC), North Carolina Agricultural… Read More »
Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. Receives Grant to Support Equitable Credential Attainment
Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. is one of nine organizations selected by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) to receive funding to increase the number of learners from traditionally marginalized populations who earn an industry-relevant credential or degree. The Equitable Credential Attainment program brings together chambers of commerce, community colleges, and community organizations to collaborate… Read More »
MBE Grants Awarded to 20 Local Businesses
Leer En Español As part of our continued efforts to promote local business success, we are excited to announce the recipients of the 2023 cycle of the MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) Grant program. The Entrepreneurial Advisory Committee has distributed a total of $219,600 in funding to 20 locally-owned small businesses. The grants were awarded in… Read More »
Purple Crow to Expand Operations in Forsyth County
Purple Crow is set to acquire property in Whitaker Park where it will establish a new headquarters for its food distribution operations. The company serves as a distributor supplying over 3,000 Hispanic products to stores and restaurants along the East Coast. The company currently operates out of four locations within Forsyth County and plans to… Read More »
TexTech Industries Breaks Ground on Forsyth County Expansion
Tex-Tech Industries, a producer of innovative, high-performance materials for space, aerospace, defense and advanced industrial markets, broke ground on a new 170,000 square foot facility in Winston-Salem on September 22nd. The new facility, an extension of Salem Business Park, will be located at 572 Cassell Street and will serve as the primary manufacturing site for… Read More »