Seizing the Moment: Unrelenting Optimism for Rural America

Join Ashley Harris, Community Exchange Coordinator for the Gig East Exchange, as she gives a tour of Wilson's newest coworking space.

Our panel includes two experts in the entrepreneurial ecosystem and an entrepreneur who recently launched his company to great success, moderated by Barton College’s Dr. Gary Daynes. The panel discusses how to support the entrepreneurial spirit and possibilities of all, including how to encourage and develop minority entrepreneurial ventures. Framed through the struggles and opportunities present during a global pandemic, this lively discussion points out the essential skills needed to launch and sustain a business in a rapidly changing climate.

Hear from three different North Carolina based arts organizations about how they are adapting to meet changing needs in their communities. From learning how Wilson Arts is “filling the gap” that changes over time, to how the North Carolina Arts Council ensures North Carolina’s traditional art forms are preserved, to how the Visual Art Exchange uses art to build trust, this discussion provides an uplifting picture of the important role arts plays in society and culture.

Episode four of Gig East Features, a webex interview series. In this episode our Exchange Manager, Darren Smith, interviews Taylor Kerby with Triangle UAS. Listen in to learn more about how Wilson, North Carolina is using drones as a smart city.