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Strengthening Communities Through Sector-Specific Strategies and Technology
Education & Talent: Capital Area Workforce Development Board Pat Sturdivant Executive Director, Capital Area Workforce Development In today’s rapidly changing economic landscape, our focus on economic mobility remains essential. Being committed to economic mobi… Read more >
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Shaping Future Leaders, Strengthening Our Community, and Empowering the Next Generation
Education & Talent: Wake County Public School System Dr. Robert P. Taylor Superintendent, Wake County Public School System Wake County is home to one of the largest and best public school districts in the nation, with 199 schools serving more than 160K students. The … Read more >
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Wake Tech’s Growth and Commitment for 2025
Higher Education: Wake Technical Community College Dr. Scott Ralls President, Wake Tech Community College As enrollment continues to increase, Wake Tech has never been more committed to the role we play in the lives of our students and the strength of our workforce. We’r… Read more >
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Meredith College’s Growth in 2025 Focused on Access, Academics and Partnerships
Higher Education: Meredith College Dr. Aimee Sapp President, Meredith College In 2024, Meredith College welcomed Aimee Sapp as its new president. In 2025, President Sapp will lead Meredith as it focuses on initiatives to grow enrollment, expand academic offerings, and bui… Read more >
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Higher Education: Shaping the Future of Innovation and Growth
Higher Education: North Carolina State University By Dr. Randy Woodson Chancellor, North Carolina State University Serving our communities, state and region is inherent in NC State’s land-grant mission. Our university remains committed to driving groundbreaking disc… Read more >
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Cautious Optimism for 2025’s Economic Landscape
Cautious Optimism in 2025 By Ted Abernathy Managing Partner, Economic Leadership LLC The past year may be remembered as a period of transition - or maybe even a national reset. Daily life seems to have turned a corner toward normalcy, albeit a “new normal” that bri… Read more >
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2024 Economic Growth and What to Expect in 2025 for the U.S. and North Carolina
2025 Economic Forecast By Dr. Michael L. Walden, Ph.D William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor Emeritus at North Carolina State University Growth in the economy continued in 2024. Part of the reason was a change in policy from the nation’s central bank &… Read more >
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Transforming the impact of Racial Equity Efforts in Raleigh-Cary through Data
By Christal E. Carmichael, LCMHC Division of Race Equity Program Manager, Wake County Government In a perfect world, we could pinpoint exactly what is needed to address the inequities in our community. We could call out the systems in place and provide a roadmap for targeted ac… Read more >
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Economic Mobility Index and the City of Raleigh’s Disparity Study
By Lekesha R. Shaw MWBE Program Manager, City of Raleigh The City of Raleigh’s Disparity Study, completed in 2023 by Miller 3 Consulting, Inc., had an established purpose to determine if there is evidence showing disparities among ready, willing, and able Minority and Women Owned bus… Read more >
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A Review of the Economic Mobility Index by Raleigh Economic Development
By: Kyle Touchstone Director, Raleigh Economic Development The economic mobility study is a crucial benchmark for Raleigh Economic Development's ongoing efforts. It helps us understand the community's opportunities and challenges, enabling us to take proactive steps toward smart and inclus… Read more >
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