ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM As one of the nation’s leading cities for startups, Winston-Salem embraces new ideas and and a do-it-yourself mindset. A fully integrated entrepreneurial network supports dozens of startups with a proven track record of success.
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Homegrown companies like Swipeby, a restaurant-ordering app, and Updog Kombucha have soared to new heights in the Winston Starts accelerator. Other businesses like Delicious By Shereen, a middle-Eastern catering company, and Jenni Earle, a label featuring handcrafted organic bandanas, have found success through Forsyth Tech’s Small Business Center, the Enterprise Center, the Center for Creative Economy, and more. If you are embarking on a new business venture, know that you will find all the resources you need to succeed here.
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COMPANIES IN THE ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM NETWORK
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