Facts That Matter Blog
Facts That Matter Blog
At the ncIMPACT Initiative, we ground our research in the challenges faced by North Carolina’s state and local leaders and their communities. Through compelling story telling, the Facts That Matter blog shares data and evidence about collaborative problem solving efforts that chart a path forward in communities across the state. We share these stories for the benefit of other communities in pursuit of our mission to improve the lives of North Carolinians.

NC Strategic Economic Development Plan Post-Session Survey
Complete Post-Session Survey for Your Region by Nov. 15 to Inform the NC Strategic Economic Development Plan.
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Renewable Energy in Rural Communities
Did you know… Eighteen percent of all electricity in the United States was produced by renewable sources in 2017, including solar, wind, and hydroelectric dams? That’s up from 15% in 2016!
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Human Trafficking in the Triad
Addressing human trafficking in North Carolina is of the utmost importance. The best way to tackle an issue of this size is by bringing in a unique team to find solutions to the problem.
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Downtown Development in Kinston, NC
Kinston has relied on its networks to push downtown development forward. Public-private partnerships have created a downtown that many people are excited to move to, baby boomers and millennials alike.
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First Stop for Regional Sessions: Kannapolis
The regional sessions will be critical to creating the state’s new strategic economic development plan, which will guide policymakers and practitioners in their work to generate more economic prosperity to the state.
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Rural Transportation Challenges- Hertford and Bertie Counties
Did you know… In the 2009 American Housing Survey, public transit was available to only 13% of rural residents compared to the national average of 57%?
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Accountable Care Communities Offer An Opportunity to Address Healthcare Disparities at the Systems Level
Strategically culturally appropriate care, community capacity building, and homegrown community leader involvement will all need to be present as a start to making the state’s health system more culturally appropriate.
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Drinking Water Incident Response Toolkit Now Available Online
The Drinking Water Working Group guided development of this toolkit and resources to assist local governments when they must respond to drinking water incidents.
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ncIMPACT Town Hall on the Economic Impact of Outdoor Recreation
The ncIMPACT Initiative at the UNC School of Government partnered with Western Carolina University, Mountain Biz Works, UNC-TV, and Civic Federal Credit Union to highlight efforts in Southwestern NC to leverage natural resources for economic development.
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Decreasing Cost and Increasing Quality: Value-Based Care Could Improve Communities
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