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While activity from teams in national leagues does provide a much needed positive economic impact for their cities, it may be surprising for many to learn that the changes to national sports leagues playing seasons will not have as much as an economic impact as the changes to college sports.  

Continued job loss and the  lack of a coordinated government response have created income instability that is likely to result in large numbers of evictions for low-income renters, especially people of color. 

The COVID-19 pandemic is cementing broadband access as a fundamental precursor to local economic development, as the economic shutdown forced businesses, schools, and hospitals to move online. New approaches to funding provide hope for underserved communities. 

COVID-19 has completely changed the world of telehealth, since it is no longer a commodity but a necessity. A community’s ability to foresee, adapt to and leverage changing conditions to their advantage will determine its success, and access to broadband services will be vital to all communities during this pandemic.