Communities

Mar 17, 2020

Coronavirus Special Preview

Summary: Coming up on Thursday, the Institute for Emerging Issues is going to be focusing on what some really creative North Carolina leaders are doing to respond to the Coronavirus.… 

Feb 4, 2020

One Initiative Seeks to Solve Two Connectivity Issues in Western NC

For the upcoming ReCONNECT to Technological Opportunity forum on Feb. 10 in Raleigh, the Institute for Emerging Issues has chosen five community initiatives from throughout North Carolina that will share… 

Jan 29, 2020

Wilson and RIoT Partnership Builds on Community Broadband and Coworking Space

For the upcoming ReCONNECT to Technological Opportunity forum on Feb. 10 in Raleigh, the Institute for Emerging Issues has chosen five community initiatives from throughout North Carolina that will share… 

Jan 27, 2020

In Durham, a Collaborative Effort Rises to Address Digital Equity Gap

For the upcoming ReCONNECT to Technological Opportunity forum on Feb. 10 in Raleigh, the Institute for Emerging Issues has chosen five community initiatives from throughout North Carolina that will share… 

Jan 27, 2020

IEI Receives ARC Grant to “ReCONNECT Western NC”

RALEIGH, NC —The Institute for Emerging Issues (IEI) at North Carolina State University is excited to announce a $150,000 grant from The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to help advance community economic… 

Jan 24, 2020

Charlotte Digital Inclusion Alliance Targets Digital Divide in Mecklenburg County

For the upcoming ReCONNECT to Technological Opportunity forum on Feb. 10 in Raleigh, the Institute for Emerging Issues has chosen five community initiatives from throughout North Carolina that will share… 

Jan 23, 2020

Expanding Telework Economy is at the Heart of Northwest NC Initiative

For the upcoming ReCONNECT to Technological Opportunity forum on Feb. 10 in Raleigh, the Institute for Emerging Issues has chosen five community initiatives from throughout North Carolina that will share… 

Sep 19, 2019

Beaufort County Partnership Seeks to Develop Skilled Workforce

For the upcoming ReCONNECT to Economic Opportunity forum, Oct. 15 in Charlotte, the Institute for Emerging Issues has chosen five community initiatives from throughout North Carolina that will share with… 

Sep 10, 2019

Mecklenburg County Program Helps Veterans Find Purpose

For the upcoming ReCONNECT to Economic Opportunity forum, Oct. 15 in Charlotte, the Institute for Emerging Issues has chosen five community initiatives from throughout North Carolina that will share with… 

Aug 30, 2019

Accelerate Cleveland Tackles the Skills Gap in Shelby

Cleveland County, like many other counties in North Carolina, is dealing with the problem of the skills gap: a large number of skilled jobs available, but few workers with the…