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WNC breweries seeing impact of can shortage

WNC breweries seeing impact of can shortage

by Allison Richmond | Jul 21, 2020 | Interviews, The Director's Blog

A perfect storm is brewing for beer producers in the form of short supply vs. high demand when it comes to packaging their products. Manufacturers of aluminum cans used for canning beer and soft drinks are in overdrive trying to keep pace with increased demand.  A...
Hot-Zone States in April vs. June:  Impact of Spiking Cases on Hospitalizations, Deaths, and Recoveries

Hot-Zone States in April vs. June: Impact of Spiking Cases on Hospitalizations, Deaths, and Recoveries

by Edward Lopez, Stephen C. Miller, and Craig Richardson | Jul 13, 2020 | Issue Briefs

Hot-Zone States in April vs. June: Impact of Spiking Cases on Hospitalizations, Deaths, and Recoveries   Edward Lopez, Stephen C. Miller, and Craig Richardson Click the Button Below to Download a PDF Version of this Issue Brief Download Now Executive Summary This...

Do spikes in COVID-19 cases lead to spikes in deaths?

by Edward Lopez | Jul 10, 2020 | News, Research, The Director's Blog

One crucial question is whether spikes in new daily cases are followed by later spikes in hospitalizations and deaths. Many have expressed grave concern about this possibility. Former FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb told Face the Nation last Sunday, “We’re right back...
Local businesses and chains are feeling the effects of economic rebalancing

Local businesses and chains are feeling the effects of economic rebalancing

by Allison Richmond | Jul 8, 2020 | Interviews, The Director's Blog

Several local and chain businesses in Western North Carolina have announced permanent closures in recent weeks as the economy continues to struggle with the impact of the pandemic. In its recent coverage, WLOS News 13 reached out to Center For the Study of Free...
Dr. Edward Lopez on the impact of COVID-19 on WNC small businesses

Dr. Edward Lopez on the impact of COVID-19 on WNC small businesses

by Allison Richmond | Jun 29, 2020 | Interviews, News, The Director's Blog

Small businesses are bearing the brunt of the economic shut-down as a result of COVID-19. In a recent interview on WLOS News 13, Center for the Study of Free Enterprise Director Dr. Edward Lopez spoke about the conditions affecting small business owners. Recent...
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