Join us as we celebrate Black entrepreneurship and explore a few vibrant cities in North Carolina.

Christine Edwards Pitkin, MPA Makes Five Key Predictions for the community engagement in 2025:
1. Hyperlocal Engagement >> grassroots change
2. Compensation >> increase equity, remove barriers
3. Virtual, AI-powered Engagement >> work smarter, not harder
4. Navigating a Changing Political Landscape >> all politics are local
5. Economic Outlook >> public services vs. privatized privileges

The Civic Impact Academy successfully concluded its inaugural cohort today, equipping 15 Charlotte-area community members and government representatives with the tools and knowledge to become effective agents of positive change. The government agencies represented in this year’s cohort include The City of Charlotte and the City of Concord. Congratulations to all graduates of the 2024 Cohort

This Giving Tuesday, the Civility Localized Team is here for you! By sharing where we give, we hope to inspire and guide readers in a season of thanks and giving.