The Research, Policy, & Impact Center serves as a center of knowledge on equitable economic development for minorities, women, and under resourced communities.

Durham, NC
Joined February 2020
Open Position: Director for Housing Equity Programs at @policy_nc (Greensboro, High Point, Charlotte, NC Area) Learn more and apply at: theinstitutenc.org/careers/ #nowhiring #DEI #careeropportunities #HousingForAll
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An interview with @jefferson_cyril, City of High Point Council Member and Principal Consultant at Change Often conducted by WNCU during the Executive Networking Conference 2022 of the National Institute of Minority Economic Development #ENC2022 youtu.be/RdCVgkqzdTk
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Stimulating Growth of Entrepreneurship among Minority-Owned Businesses Sep 30, 12-1:30 PM. Special focus will be given to specific policy recommendations and reforms that will stimulate the growth of MBEs. @NatlInstitute tinyurl.com/StimulatingMBEs
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An interview with @TalithaBatts, Director of Advocacy at the The Research, Policy and Impact Center of the @NatlInstitute conducted by @WNCU during the Executive Networking Conference 2022. #ENC2022 youtube.com/watch?v=di2ry1wp…
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Need for Universal Pre-K Attendance in high-quality preschool increases children’s readiness for school, narrowing the skills gap between lower-income children and their higher-income peers. theinstitutenc.org/2022/08/t…
#ENC2022 Agenda Update: Diversity MBA: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - Aug. 11th 2pm Supplier diversity and corporate best practices. Register now at: theinstitutenc.org/enc22 #smallbusiness #minorityownedbusiness #womenownedbusiness #diversityequityinclusion
The Children's Home Society is conducting a parent survey as part of its needs assessment for the HealthySteps Program. Your input and experiences are important to us and will help us better address the needs for you, your family, and your community. tinyurl.com/HealthyStepsSurv…
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The Research, Policy, & Impact Center polled constituents on the impact of inflation. Disparities are clear. 72% of minority respondents are experiencing moderate to severe economic hardship. See more at: tinyurl.com/RPICinflation
The Research, Policy, & Impact Center polled constituents on the impact of inflation. Disparities are clear. 72% of minority respondents are experiencing moderate to severe economic hardship. See more at: tinyurl.com/RPICinflation
As gas, food, housing and other costs increase, we would like to hear from you regarding your thoughts and experiences with inflation. Please follow the link below to a short (5 min) opinion poll. tinyurl.com/inflationpoll
Educational attainment has risen significantly in the last two decades, yet huge disparity still exist in education by race and ethnicity. Several factors are related to the lack of progress. Read @NatlInstitute Education Policy Agenda at theinstitutenc.org/2022/05/r…
Small businesses will be impacted by the higher cost of capital. Women-owned and Minority-owned Business Enterprises (WMBE) were polled by the @policy_nc at NIMED about the potential impact of this rate increase. Read more results at: theinstitutenc.org/2022/05/p… #WomeninBusiness
GRANT MONEY AVAILABLE: Eligible NC business owners can now apply to receive a BUSINESS RECOVERY GRANT. Go to ncdor.gov/business-recovery-… to see if you qualify. Application deadline is Jan. 31, 2022. #BusinessRecoveryNC
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GRANT MONEY AVAILABLE: Eligible NC business owners can now apply to receive a BUSINESS RECOVERY GRANT. Go to ncdor.gov/business-recovery-… to see if you qualify. Application deadline is Jan. 31, 2022. #BusinessRecoveryNC
A 250k grant win from @KauffmanFDN as part of Rebuilding Better RFP competition. Grant funds will build our equity Advocate certificate program led by @TalithaBatts developing entrepreneurs to engage & educate policymakers on procurement disparities among entrepreneurs of color.
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Don't miss our exciting line up of speakers during the end of year State of Minority North Carolina conference theinstitutenc.org/the-polic…