REGIONAL INCLUSION
EQUITY
The regional goals aspire economic growth with an inclusive and equitable lens, and are imperative needs for our regional economy to build functional connections and communication channels to successfully compete in a global marketplace. Our CEDS and strategies herein, were crafted with all backgrounds, statuses, and origins in mind to provide growth opportunities and resource access for all citizens of the Piedmont Triad.
In 2022, the Piedmont Triad Regional Council received Build Back Better Regional Challenge award funding from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to spark and drive equitable innovation to invigorate growth across the Piedmont Triad region. The Piedmont Triad Regional Council partnered with the National Institute of Minority Economic Development to conduct a Regional Equity Assessment study of all 12 counties within the Piedmont Triad to measure diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and identity trends. The Strengthening Equity and Community Growth Through Engagement and Assessment Report contains remarkable qualitative and quantitative research findings and recommendations that address current social, economic, and structural conditions across our communities.
Click Here to explore the Final Report of our 2023 Regional Equity Assessment Study
An Executive Summary of the full Regional Equity Assessment that condenses the key research findings and recommendations of the report is also available to view.