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We are powered up! (pun intended!) Thank you to everyone who made today's 2025 Emerging Issues Forum: Future Forward Energy, possible! The day isn't over, so check back for more updates and pics! #NCEnergyFuture

Hearing great perspective from NC Clean Energy Fund’s Jen Weiss about the role of finance and private capital (and risk management!) in the infrastructure investment space at The Institute for Emerging Issues Forum #ncenergyfuture #infrastructure

Looking forward to next year’s The Institute for Emerging Issues Forum on Water! #Infrastructure

Thank you for supporting the 2025 forum! #NCEnergyFuture

We loved seeing the ElectriCities of NC team at the forum! Thank you for supporting this year's event! #NCEnergyFuture

Thank you NC CleanTech Center for providing your expertise and support at the 2025 forum last week! #NCEnergyFuture

New #TheConnector episode! Many NC families are on the brink of financial crisis. IEI Director Sarah Hall and United Way of North Carolina President & CEO Brittany Pruitt Fletcher unpack the ALICE Report, revealing the true scope of financial need across NC. Tune in: iei.ncsu.edu/2025/06/02/the…

Great to see my friends including Tarik Woods The Institute for Emerging Issues from NC State University in WNC this evening. Grateful for everything the Pack are doing to help our region recover from Helene. Sara Nichols

The 2025 Emerging Issues Forum was absolutely electrifying! ⚡️ We’re incredibly grateful to our attendees, speakers and sponsors who joined us in exploring solutions for #NCEnergyFuture. Relive the highlights and read the recap: iei.ncsu.edu/2025/06/12/tho…

#NCChamberFoundation Sr. Director of Infrastructure Competitiveness @DanaMagliola spoke at The Institute for Emerging Issues’ 2025 Forum, calling for local business voices in strategic energy planning and community-driven solutions to strengthen North Carolina’s energy future and competitiveness.

How is NC preparing for its real estate future? 🏠NC State College of Design Pappas Real Estate Development Program Director Chuck Flink and IEI's Sarah Hall chat about the Pappas program and how it equips students w/ skills to build resilient communities. Tune in: iei.ncsu.edu/2025/06/17/the…

Faith leaders from across the state gathered together following the 2025 Emerging Issues Forum last month to discuss how energy issues impact their communities. Learn more in our recap from IEI's Faith and Community Initiative team: go.ncsu.edu/icj43fv

Some members of Team IEI had the opportunity to join NC State Outreach & Engagement for the 2025 Connecting in NC Tour in Western NC last month and experience the land-grant mission of NC State firsthand! Read about their trip: oe.ncsu.edu/new-faculty-an…

Check out this special, student-produced episode of #TheConnector! IEI Hunt Intern Katherine Helms delves into how students can get involved in urban planning with experts Kofi Boone, Mitchell Silver and Jason Hardin. Listen or watch: iei.ncsu.edu/2025/06/24/des…

Did you know that you can visit DriveNC.Gov for up-to-date roadway information statewide from the NCDOT? With the flood and road closures from Chantal, jump on over to DriveNC.Gov before you leave home to see the roadway conditions. #ReadyNC

North Carolina is back at No. 1! 🏆 CNBC just named NC the Top State for Business in 2025 — thanks to our workforce, strong economy, and business climate. Watch Clip > cnbc.com/video/2025/07/… #NCMeansBusiness #TopStatesForBusiness #NCChamber

Are pay raises always a good thing? 🤔 IEI Comms Director Jennifer Heiss sits down with Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont Stakeholder Engagement Manager Justin Taylor to explore the benefits cliff, it's impact on families and strategies to address this issue. Listen now: iei.ncsu.edu/2025/07/14/cli…

We're still reminiscing about the energetic discussions at this year's forum! A huge thank you to the K-12 educators from across North Carolina who joined us to shape #NCEnergyFuture. We also extend our gratitude to Public Consulting Group for making this valuable opportunity possible.

Join Friday Institute + BAND-NC for "Knockout Opportunities: Measuring Your Digital Program Impacts", a 2-part webinar series designed to equip you w/ winning strategies that ensure your digital opportunity program lands a powerful punch. 🥊 Register: go.ncsu.edu/bandnc-webinar

ICYMI: In the latest episode of #TheConnector, Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont Stakeholder Engagement Manager Justin Taylor explains the battle many North Carolinians face between salary increases and the loss of public assistance. Watch the full episode: iei.ncsu.edu/2025/07/14/cli…