Economy Projects and Videos
https://youtu.be/pA0auc6GTOY There is a growing trend among communities to build what is called a creative economy, with the goal of building awareness about a town’s cultural assets and leveraging them … Read more
https://youtu.be/f2F2Rcne6bA A young adult not connected to school or work may experience long-lasting adverse life effects. Learn how communities in Columbus, Bladen, Brunswick, and Person counties are helping turn … Read more
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
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
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.