WHAT IS PATHWAYS?
Pathways for Entrepreneurial Success
is an inclusive entrepreneurial training program to develop the skills and the “mindset” needed to start a business. Using the Ice House Entrepreneurship Program curriculum, which focuses on mindset as its core foundation, Pathways develops the head and heart to seek, explore, and refine the vision and steps needed to start the business that you desire.
This 6-week program focuses on:
- Equipping future entrepreneurs with a business mindset
- Immersing participants in experiences that cultivate creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving
- Promoting effective communication and accountability
- Introducing participants to local community partners and resources that can be tapped into following the program.
WHAT IS THE CENTER FOR CREATIVE ECONOMY?
The Center for Creative Economy provides programs for inception and early-stage business training to expand the capacity of creatives to emerge as viable entrepreneurs. Our inclusive, customized education and mentorship programs fulfill our mission to Launch, Grow, and Accelerate a diverse range of creative entrepreneurs and business owners.
YOU'RE NOT IN THIS ALONE!
Pathways will collaborate with community partners and business mentors to guide participants to the resources available in Winston-Salem, and assist your transition into the ecosystem.
How to Participate in Pathways?
Participation Pathways is FREE.
The program is funded by the City of Winston Salem with federal funds designated for economic development and is limited to residents of Winston-Salem from low to moderate income households. The Center for Creative Economy is the host of the program and will collaborate with community partners to implement it.
Applications open November 19, 2025.
Winter 2025 Program Dates
Tuesday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm
January 14, 2025
January 21, 2025
January 28, 2025
February 4, 2025
February 11, 2025
February 18, 2025
Joy Nelson Thomas
Project Manager
CCE collaborates with Joy Nelson Thomas, founder of New Journey Management Group (NJMG), as the Project Manager for Pathways. NJMG is a Winston-Salem based project management company that provides for-profit and nonprofit enterprises with tactical support and accountability to accelerate their growth.
As Chief Strategist, Joy Nelson Thomas, is no stranger to this work, and her commitment and passion for businesses led her to start New Journey Management many years ago. Together, we will work with community partners to strengthen our entrepreneurial ecosystem and welcome new businesses.
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