Economy Projects and Videos - ncIMPACT Initiative

Building a Diverse Business Community

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcBcjxIdPZ4&list=PLtwy2l9wG1HD5-DxIXhrbsYnuXo5OVq9z&index=1&ab_channel=NorthCarolinaChannel Entrepreneurs of color operate more than 8 million businesses and employ more than 7 million people nationwide. But these entrepreneurs still face barriers to success. Learn about collaborations in … Read more

Sports Tourism Boom

https://youtu.be/5ObU1oJxbSs Families are spending thousands of dollars and traveling thousands of miles each year for youth sports. The money these families spend on hotels, restaurants, and shopping adds up for … Read more

Targeted Universalism Uses Social Capital to Increase Equity in COVID-19 Recovery

By practicing targeted universalism, policymakers can aim specific strategies, such as social capital-based programming, at problems that plague marginalized groups to advance equity in COVID-19 economic recovery efforts.

Town Hall: Made in ENC – Talent & Economic Development

https://youtu.be/kZ8fKYASRjA Many industries are facing difficulties recruiting and retaining top talent. This has led many communities to collaborate to grow their skilled workforce. Experts join ncIMPACT’s Anita Brown-Graham on the … Read more

Town Hall: Innovations Leading to Economic Mobility

Rural communities often struggle with creating economic activity, educational opportunities, and workforce talent. This has forced some NC communities to get creative in developing opportunities for their residents. Experts join … Read more