…creating and developing the work force to support offshore projects; and ensuring equitable access, particularly for underserved communities, to economic benefits created by offshore wind energy. Members of the task force were asked to self-appoint themselves to one or more of four subcommittees: economic opportunity and business development; infrastructure and…
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Cooper signs order setting goals for offshore wind power
…trained workforce create a strong business environment for offshore wind supply chain and manufacturing companies.” The order calls for actions to secure jobs and economic development associated with the industry’s estimated investment of $140 billion in projects over the next 15 years. The order also sets offshore wind development goals…
LID Draws a Packed House in Raleigh
…representative from New Hanover County and one of the meeting’s featured speakers. “It provides a way to lower the cost of development while at the same time enhancing environmental protection,” he said of low-impact development, or LID. “That’s a win-win solution for all of us.” LID is a term used…
Federation Plan Links Restoration, Economy
…elected and appointed officials, academia, business, economic developers and other stakeholders. Featured speakers on day one of the summit include Chris Chung, CEO of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, Tom Looney, a board member of the partnership, and Jason Gray, Senior Fellow at the North Carolina Rural Economic…
Report Links Racial, Environmental Justice
…said. The report also notes Cooper’s Executive Order 143 that established the Andrea Harris Social, Economic, Environmental and Health Equity Task Force, which was named for the cofounder of the N.C. Institute of Minority Economic Development. The 2019 Clean Energy Plan and Executive Order 143 both highlight the need for…
Critics Charge an Ill Wind Blows From Raleigh
…most important economic drivers in the state – because of land-based wind turbines. “Sen. Brown is essentially saying, ‘If you don’t vote for this, you’re anti-military,’” Steinburg said. Steinburg said he is a strong supporter of the military. But he also supports economic development in the counties he represents, which…
Cooper Establishes New Equity Task Force
…have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Executive Order 143 establishes the Andrea Harris Social, Economic, Environmental, and Health Equity Task Force to focus on economic stability, health disparities and environmental justice in the state and directs state agencies and offices to provide targeted measures to help communities of color…
NC Part of Alliance to Spur Wind Energy
…and provide up to $25 billion in economic output by 2030, the release states. “The bipartisan leadership shown by Governors Cooper, Northam and Hogan underscores a burgeoning consensus for commonsense climate policy and the realization that environmental protection and economic development go hand-in-hand. These governors are leading their states in…
OBX Chamber Receives Clean Energy Award
…for Innovation and Clean Energy and North Carolina Conservatives for Clean Energy. “As major influencers in their communities, North Carolina chambers of commerce are exhibiting bold leadership in their support of clean energy economic development opportunities. And North Carolina legislators are listening,” Susan Munroe, Director of Economic Development, Chambers for…
Can Oysters, Coastal Restoration Create Jobs?
…Maryland and Virginia to find answers on how to use and protect the North Carolina’s coast for economic prosperity. The North Carolina Coastal Federation hosted the Sound Economic Development Summit at the Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh. Speakers and panelists discussed the potential for oyster aquaculture, habitat restoration and…
Leaders program to highlight resiliency, economic growth
…collaborative leadership skills and look at the economic impact of racial inequity. The program is for leaders in healthcare, education, government, nonprofit, faith-based, small business and entrepreneurs, economic development professionals, and other community-minded people. The North Carolina Rural Center serves the state’s 80 rural counties, with a special focus on…
Navassa: Cleaning Up a Century of Pollution
…has a lot more focus on social support – jobs, economic development, social issues.” NOAA reached out to the public about a year ago for ideas on how to proceed. “We put word out to the public explaining what we’re doing and that we’re looking for habitat-restoration projects to compensate…