Rebecca Tippett with Carolina Demography at the Richmond Fed conference explaining the shift from rural to urban counties over the last decade. So compelling to see it presented visually. #InvestRuralUSA

So thankful to have the opportunity to visit with the incredible leaders and students at Fayetteville State!

#HappeningNow | Laura Dawson Ullrich is joined by Scott Hamilton of Golden LEAF, Philip Cooper of Land of Sky & Marcus Metcalf of the HIGHTS Group for the Workforce Solutions roundtable.

Dr Laura Ullrich Richmond Fed cites how second chance hiring can provide more opportunities to increase labor force at WNC Rebounding Stronger Summit.

Serena, surprised at her level? 😏

.Laura Dawson Ullrich explains how we got to a national and statewide labor shortage and how we can begin to bridge the gap. #TalentFirstNC

Most people who are incarcerated in prison will be released one day. Do we not want to prepare them to reintegrate into society & give them the tools to support themselves ? Wise words from Philip Cooper. #TalentFirstNC

Consumers pulled back less in Jan auto/retail spending NSA after slower holiday growth. Annual growth of 3m NSA avgs give a better sense of trends. Slower nominal spending & inflation mean a stable consumer amidst big shifts in what they spend $$ on, but nowhere near a recession

✨ SCAC has a trio of speakers for the Annual Conference General Session (8/2 @ 10:3AM). 🎤 Current NACo First VP, the Hon. Mary Jo McGuire; Sr. Regional Economist Laura Dawson Ullrich; & Emmy Award winner Bill Stainton. 💻 View the Session stream @ SCCounties.org/livestream.

In an upcoming virtual #FedTalk session, panelists will discuss how the #BenefitsCliff affects the individuals and families directly impacted as well as employers, policymakers, & the #economy overall. Register to join us on July 31 & bring your questions: clefed.org/3Q2vlmx

Meet Ashley Maru of Future Firm Law - voyagetampa.com/interview/meet…