Learn about some of the programs that help us achieve our mission of uniting leaders across sectors and communities to champion solutions for an economically vibrant North Carolina.
BAND-NC
Building a New Digital Economy in NC (BAND-NC) seeks to make North Carolina the first state in the nation where every county has a digital inclusion plan in place.
In partnership with The Duke Endowment, the Faith and Community Initiative seeks to amplify the central role—often social as well as spiritual—that faith communities play throughout North Carolina’s rural areas.
The Strategic Workforce Leadership Initiative is a comprehensive professional development program designed to build strong, committed and capable leaders who understand the economic conditions of their community and state, and can leverage those strengths to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
IEI’s commitment to making sure all North Carolinians have an equitable opportunity to engage in partnerships, conversations and access to resources helps eradicate the challenges facing our state.
Cheryl Parquet
Director of Community Engagement and Marketing Activation at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina; IEI National Advisory Board Member
