About NIICThe National Institute of Inclusive Competitiveness is building a new economic infrastructure to increase MVP productivity by at least 1% GDP in one generation.The NIIC’s theory of change is that equity = ownership. The Institute emerged as our nation confronts some of the most challenging health, economic, and polarizing social crises facing the most multi-cultural, multi-ethnic America the world has ever seen. The complexities of this time demand inclusive engagement in the American dream, now in its 4th Industrial Revolution [4IR]National Institute of Inclusive CompetitivenessNIIC_2b70a284-f7f7-11ec-9d00-d19d0483ea00The NIIC is a national hub of Inclusive Competitive Strategists positioned to play a critical role planning and implementing strategies that increase the asset ownership, intergenerational wealth, and job creation productivity of high need regions.HBCUsWe work with HBCU leaders, students, faculty, staff and alumni to build their capacity to sustain their beloved institution, its surrounding community, and global partners.NIIC National TeamJamie Bracey Green, PhDFounder, Creative Tech Works & Think and Grow Farms | Senior IC Fellow, PennsylvaniaArthur MitchellExecutive Director, STEM Equity Alliance | IC Education Evangelist, PennsylvaniaMike GreenCultural Economist & Founder of Common Ground Conversations on Race | National IC Advisor, OregonNIIC BoardDr. Frazier WilsonNIIC Board President | Director of Diversity & Outreach for Shell Oil Company and VP, Shell Oil Foundation, TXKeith BethelNIIC Board Secretary | Philadelphia Equity Alliance (Aramark, retired), PAGloria Ladson-Billings, PhDKellner Family Distinguished Chair Urban Education (Retired) University of Wisconsin-MadisonJoseph Whittaker, PhDVice President of Research & Economic Development & Associate Provost Jackson State University, MS NIIC Advisory of Advisors & StrategistsRoslyn Artis, PhDPresident Benedict College, SCBruce Berger, MBA, JDDirector, Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurial Development, Clark Atlanta University, GADemetric DuckettManaging Director Living Cities Foundation, NYPhilip GaskinVP of Entrepreneurship, Kauffman Foundation, MOStephanie PowersSenior Advisor for Public Policy for the Council on Foundations, Washington, DCMary SchulzAssociate Director Center for Local Government Finance & Policy Michigan State University, MIArnold WeinfeldDirector for Workforce & Economic Development, Office of Public Engagement Michigan State University, MIInclusive engagement in the American dream_2b70a478-f7f7-11ec-9d00-d19d0483ea00To accelerate economic productivity in vulnerable communities in partnership with HBCUs and regional economies_2b70a54a-f7f7-11ec-9d00-d19d0483ea00Economic CompetitivenessREDEFINING COMPETITIVENESS ~ Economic competitiveness is essential for U.S. prosperity, which has largely grown to benefit the wealth and quality of life of white America.ParityMVPs will need corresponding education and economic frameworks to achieve parity (where two things are equal even if they are different).InclusivityThe NIIC operationalizes the Inclusive Competitiveness framework of visionary Johnathan Holifield, Esq., which sets the stage for strategic planning and execution to achieve parity through redesigned economic policy, education practices and leadership advocacy.Innovation EconomyCreate conditions for robust MVP STEM talent development, entrepreneurship and job creation_2b70a63a-f7f7-11ec-9d00-d19d0483ea00The NIIC’s purpose is to create conditions for robust MVP STEM talent development, entrepreneurship and job creation in the innovation economy.HBCUsPromote HBCU Economic Competitiveness_2b70a6c6-f7f7-11ec-9d00-d19d0483ea001HBCUsLeverage federal policy to create strategic plans that support HBCUs that graduate STEM talent and serve as anchors for regional economic competitiveness.STEM TeachersIncrease K12 STEM Teacher Diversity & Leadership_2b70a75c-f7f7-11ec-9d00-d19d0483ea002STEM TeachersEstablish Centers for Inclusive Competitiveness on HBCU campuses to prepare K-12 teachers and counselors to coach competitivenessResearch & PlanningConduct “IC” Economic Research & Strategic Planning _2b70a7e8-f7f7-11ec-9d00-d19d0483ea003Use the NIIC’s Inclusive Competitiveness™ Index to prioritize our Communities as a Practice™ framework.Circular EconomyPromote Circular Economy Models _2b70a87e-f7f7-11ec-9d00-d19d0483ea004The NIIC advocates for global sustainability, where waste feeds into regenerative MVP business ownership.2022-06-30https://www.niicusa.org/OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net