Source: Ana Rivera ABC11, 7/2/20

It seems simple, but a face mask could be the difference between life and death and making sure North Carolinians have the food they need. "You are hot and sweaty and standing shoulder to shoulder--they need all of the protective gear they can get," said Aaron Dawson, a representative for Carolina Textile District. Dawson works with the Industrial Commons. When the pandemic began, his whole focus shifted to bringing 60 North Carolina manufacturers together to create personal protective equipment.

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