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Annual Conference Draws Faith and Community Leaders to Tackle Tough Topics

Nearly 100 faith and community leaders from across North Carolina gathered at First United Methodist Church in Asheboro on April 15 and 16 for the 2024 Faith and Community Initiative annual conference, held by NC State University’s Institute for Emerging Issues. 

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. 

Clean Energy, AI and Growth: Guilford County Workforce Leaders Hold Action Meeting on Jobs of the Future

Guilford County’s continued growth and workforce opportunities was the central theme at the “Jobs of the Future: Guilford County Workforce Action Meeting” that took place on March 20 in High Point. 

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. 

Net Inclusion 2024: A North Carolina Love Story

This year, I spent Valentine’s Day with almost 1,300 people in Philadelphia for the National Digital Inclusion Alliance’s 2024 Net Inclusion conference where we celebrated our love for digital equity. [Blog post by Jess Epsten] 

Constructive Compromise: Governance in our Polarized Political Environment

Join IEI and NC State’s School of Public and International Affairs for “Constructive Compromise: Governance in Our Polarized Political Environment,” a conversation with four young government professionals about working across the aisle to serve communities and constituents. 

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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.