NC IDEA

The Libraries for Entrepreneurial Advancement Fellowship (LEAF) is changing how and business owners engage with their local libraries. 🍃 📚

Last week, our Program Manager, Carlo Diy, joined the Business High Point - Chamber of Commerce and the High Point Public Library team to showcase Data Axle and other powerful market research tools available to through NC LIVE at their local libraries.

Through partnerships with local chambers and the work of our LEAF Fellows, NC IDEA and NC LIVE are expanding awareness and access to business intelligence across the state.

Special thanks to:
• Erica Derr (LEAF Western 2025)
• Ulayah I. (LEAF Central 2025)
• Laura McPherson (LEAF Pilot 2025)
• Kelsey Moore (LEAF Pilot 2025)
•Sophie Hollis (NC LIVE, Community Engagement Librarian)

Interested in learning how your local library can support your business journey? Join us at one of our upcoming chamber events:

📍Union County NC Chamber - July 28 (Time & location TBD)
📍 Davidson County Public Library - July 29, 2:00–3:30 PM
📍 Ashe County Chamber of Commerce - July 30, 12:00–2:30 PM (lunch included) - Ashe County Public Library 148 Library Dr, West Jefferson, NC 28694
📍 The Chamber of Catawba County - July 31, 10:00–11:30 AM - 1055 Southgate Corporate Park SW, Hickory, NC 28602