Institute for Emerging Issues Forum

Institute for Emerging Issues Forum

Main Street panel and breakout session

ReCONNECT NC, Institute for Emerging Issues Forum - Raleigh, NC 

This session focused on how small businesses (and freelancers) can be prepared for technology shifts that require high-speed internet. Moderated by Dr. Sarah Glova, and featuring panelists Margaret McNab | Founder, Freelance League of NC; Reggie Winston | CEO, The Bar Ber Shop Enterprise, Inc.; Rich Price | Director of Economic Development, Jackson County; Rep. Dean Arp | House of Representatives District 69, Union County

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NC Hearts Gigabit Interactive Summit

NC Hearts Gigabit Interactive Summit

Gig Apps Matter: Funding, Partnerships, & Deployment

NC Hearts Gigabit Interactive Summit - Raleigh, NC

Broadband is the difference between world-class experiences and isolated ones. These entrepreneurial gig app developers and the programs that support them illustrate how local leadership drives the integration of technology and economic development policy. Moderator: Dr. Sarah Glova; Participants: Scott Turnbull, US Ignite; Chris Sunde, GoodRoads; Darren Smith, Wilson Innovation Hub

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