Institute for Emerging Issues

Jul 21, 2017

Charlotte’s Favorite Rural Convening

We deemed the event “Charlotte’s favorite rural convening.” Of course, I don’t know if that’s true, but when close to one hundred rural faith and state-wide non-profit leaders descended on…

Jun 16, 2017

New Service Year NC Initiative Announces Inaugural Cohort Communities

The Institute for Emerging Issues (IEI) is excited to announce our inaugural cohort of Service Year NC communities: Greenville, Rockingham County, Wilkes County, and Wilson. Chosen through a competitive statewide…

Jun 16, 2017

Discovery or Drills?

The groundswell of interest in early childhood development as an economic development strategy is bringing to light a host of important issues. Among these: how to better connect early care…

May 30, 2017

Kidonomics: A look ahead

We’re excited to provide an early glimpse into some of our work around the promotion of early childhood development since February’s special Focus Forum. Our premise for this work is…

May 11, 2017

Toxic Stress & Early Childhood: In Conversation with NETworX’s Crystal Imes

We’re grateful that Crystal Imes, NETworX Yadkin Coordinator, will join us at this month's RFCAI conference to answer important questions about Toxic Stress, stress resulting from trauma.

Apr 25, 2017

NCIOM All-Payer Claims Database Recommendations Released

Earlier this month, the NC Institute of Medicine released its task force recommendations for developing an All-Payers Claims Database for North Carolina.

Apr 14, 2017

Thriving Rural Communities: On the Beach and Out in the Community

Rev. Gina Miller of Avon's St. John United Methodist Church launched a "tiny food pantry" for the community, and it's a valuable resource for those in need.

Mar 15, 2017

A Winning End to the BB&T Leadership Symposium

Earlier this month, IEI hosted 16 teams of young social entrepreneurs from across the state in an extensive leadership development weekend at Hunt Library on NC State’s Centennial Campus. These 16…

Mar 9, 2017

kidoNomiCs at SXSWedu

I had the distinct pleasure of participating as a presenter for SXSWedu this week. I joined professionals from across the United States who are embarking on innovative approaches to solving our…

Feb 16, 2017

Thriving Rural Communities: Perspectives on Early Childhood Investments from the Faith Community

This past week, 35 rural faith leaders joined over 300 North Carolina government, business and nonprofit leaders at IEI’s 2017 Emerging Issues Focus Forum, kidonomics: The Economics of Early Childhood…