Big city living is not for everyone...I want to share my talents with my own community!

• In 2006, the Charlotte, Research Triangle, and Piedmont Triad regions accounted for nearly 62% of the state’s population and 64% of all jobs in the state

• In 2005, average annual wages were highest in the Charlotte and Research Triangle regions (above $40,000), and lowest in the Northeast region (under $27,000)

• In the last 15 years, the Research Triangle region’s population grew at the fastest rate in the state: 59%. The Northeast Region grew the slowest: 13%

The growth of Charlotte and the Triangle should be celebrated, but what can the University do to help leverage that growth in the eastern and western parts of the state. Many students desire to return home to contribute and apply their new skills in their communities, but are concerned about quality of life issues. What can the University do to help your community in this area? Should this be a concern? Where are there success stories in transforming communities in our state? Where are we lagging the furthest behind?