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Jun 23, 2025

Faith and Community Gathering Brings Leaders Together to Discuss Energy Issues

Faith leaders, advocates and community partners gathered at Open Table United Methodist Church in Raleigh on May 29, 2025, to reflect on conversations started at the 2025 Emerging Issues Forum, focusing on energy.  

Sep 27, 2024

Meet Ella, IEI’s New Communication Intern

NC State University undergraduate student Ella Taylor joins IEI's staff as the Communications Intern. Get to know Ella! 
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Sep 18, 2024

Energy Opportunities Discussed During Community Leader Focus Groups

IEI held three community leader focus group meetings across North Carolina to hear from local leaders about energy concerns and opportunities in their communities. The information gathered will help shape the 2025 Emerging Issues Forum: Future Forward Energy. 

Aug 26, 2024

Meet Katherine, IEI’s New Hunt Intern

Get to know IEI's new Hunt Intern, Katherine! The Hunt Internship is a program for NC State undergraduates interested in a career in public policy and public service. 

Aug 7, 2024

IEI Releases 2023-2024 Annual Report

IEI is pleased to announce the release of the institute's 2023-2024 Annual Report. 
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Jul 25, 2024

IEI Releases Talent First Economics Impact Report

IEI is pleased to release the Talent First Economics Impact Report, a summary of the work IEI and our collaborative partners have engaged in to help put talent first. 
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Jun 18, 2024

Digital Inclusion Leaders Gather in Flat Rock for BAND-NC Digital Opportunities Gathering

More than 130 digital inclusion experts and community leaders from 40 NC counties gathered on June 4, 2024, at Blue Ridge Community College for IEI's first Digital Opportunities: Growing Connections Across North Carolina conference. 

Apr 17, 2024

From Unbanked to Banked

In this episode of The Connector, The Collaborative Executive Director Marquita Robertson and Center for Responsible Lending Director of NC Policy Rochelle Sparko discuss what it means to be unbanked and how those without traditional bank accounts can protect their money. 

Mar 26, 2024

How Benefits Can Support Financial Resilience

In this episode of The Connector, SaverLife Vice President of Research and Policy Mat Despard discusses how the benefits employees receive through their jobs - such as health insurance, retirement savings accounts and more - can help support financial resilience. 

Feb 16, 2024

Apply Now for IEI’s Financial Resilience Community Cohort

Applications are now being accepted for IEI's new Financial Resilience Community Cohort. Five community-based organizations from across the state will be selected to join the cohort and work together to support building financial resilience locally.