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Director’s Message | December 2024

In her last Director’s Message of the year, IEI Director Sarah Hall announces exciting news about scholarships for K-12 educators to attend the 2025 Emerging Issues Forum, made possible by our partners at the Public Consulting Group. She also shares a recap of her top five IEI highlights from 2024. 

Director’s Message | November 2024

In this month’s Director’s Message, IEI Director Sarah Hall shares her excitement about registration officially launching for the 2025 Emerging Issues Forum: Future Forward Energy and her heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has contributed to IEI’s success. 

Registration Open for the 2025 Emerging Issues Forum

Registration is now open for the 2025 Emerging Issues Forum: Future Forward Energy. The forum, held by the Institute for Emerging Issues (IEI) at NC State University, will take place on… 

IEI National Advisory Board Celebrates 20th Anniversary

On Thursday, Oct. 24, past and present members of the Institute for Emerging Issues (IEI) National Advisory Board, along with IEI directors, partners and guests, celebrated two decades of collaborative efforts to address the emerging issues impacting North Carolina. 

Director’s Message | October 2024

In her October message, IEI Director Sarah Hall gives us a glimpse into the year 2050 and connects the future of North Carolina to the 2025-2027 Emerging Issues Forum series, Future Forward Infrastructure. 

Cherish Thrash Joins IEI as Community Initiatives Program Associate

IEI is excited to welcome Cherish Thrash as its new community initiatives program associate. 

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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. 

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. 
Image announcing episode 24 of The Connector Podcast featuring IEI Director Sarah Hall and IEI National Advisory Board Member Jack Cecil as guests.

Connecting the 2022-2024 Emerging Issues Forums

In this episode of The Connector, IEI Communications Intern Adam Sichel speaks with IEI Director Sarah Hall and National Advisory Board Member Jack Cecil about the 2022-2024 series of Emerging Issues Forums and how they tie together to support North Carolina’s economic development.