The Center for Design Innovation in Winston-Salem NC vision is "To be a catalyst for transformation in North Carolina's Piedmont area, toward international recognition for preeminence in design and setting an example of how design can be an engine for economic development." The Mission is "To create an environment in which diverse constituents generate, develop and translate creative thinking to foster the growth of education, research and commercial enterprises."

The Center for Creative Economy with offices in Winston-Salem and Greensboro serves as a catalyst for innovation by:

•driving product and business development,
•stimulating connections between innovators and businesses, and
•promoting economic development and job growth
...through regional programs, infrastructure and professional development

Their vision is to:
•Leverage ideas/strengths of creative talent to tackle problems whose solutions benefit all
•Connect knowledge to jobs, coordinate programs to better serve the industrial and manufacturing base and thereby attract additional companies to the state.
•Develop infrastructure to enable creative companies to grow and build capacity
•Support economic development efforts to attract jobs requiring creativity and innovation.
•Facilitate a statewide network and work with state leaders to develop the North Carolina creative economy.

See Blog below for more information on Innovation.