Carolina Innovations Seminar: New Trends in Economic Development

How the NC Department of Commerce and Universities Drive Entrepreneurship and Workforce Development

Join Liz Crabill, Chief Deputy Secretary for the North Carolina Department of Commerce, to hear her perspectives on the importance of university-driven entrepreneurship and workforce development for making an economic impact across the state. Liz will discuss her role at the Department of Commerce and answer key questions like:

• What role does the Department of Commerce play in the state – and how does Liz's office help drive the department’s mission?
• How is the workforce landscape in North Carolina changing as it transitions to an innovation economy?
• What kinds of skills will best prepare students to be highly adaptable participants in an innovation workforce?
• How can faculty, student and alumni talent be a magnet that helps attract companies to the state?
• How can universities partner with the Department of Commerce on key initiatives to create win-win situations for the state and academic institutions?
• How can the university proactively engage with the Dept. of Commerce to support strategic efforts?