One of Dogwood Health Trust’s goals is to help create an economic ecosystem that serves as a driving force for creating and sustaining a multi-generational and equitable quality of life for all of our region’s residents.

When Canton’s largest employer—Pactiv Evergreen paper mill—closed in June, Dogwood and other nonprofit and philanthropic organizations in the region took immediate action to support the community. In addition to financial assistance to help those directly affected by this event, Dogwood supported the Southwestern Commission to conduct a study of the mill closure’s economic impact across the entire WNC region. The subsequent report examines the effect on employment, labor income, economic output, and tax revenue and includes data by industry and by county.

Please join us for an informational webinar about the study’s findings on September 21 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. Presenters will share their findings from the study and answer questions. Anyone is welcome to attend and may register.

Presenters:

• Tom Tveidt, President, Syneva Economics
• Russ Harris, Executive Director, Southwestern Commission
• Barry D. New, Technical Development & Planning Branch Head, NC Forest Service

Read the full study here.

Source: Dogwood Health Trust