Rural Partners Forum

2009 Rural Partners Forum

2009 Rural Partners Forum, North Raleigh Hilton

November 5-6, 2009
North Raleigh Hilton



Agenda (pdf)

Brochure (pdf)


Forum Handouts
About the Speakers (pdf)

Sponsors (pdf)


Announcement Materials
New Rural Center initiatives and grant opportunities PowerPoint,
Rural Center President Billy Ray Hall
(pdf)
Grant and loan opportunities to stimulate jobs in rural communities (pdf)
Small Business Assistance Fund (pdf)
Creating vibrant communities through homegrown philanthropy (pdf)
Philanthropy Findings Primer (pdf)


Presentations
Governor Beverly Perdue, Thursday, November 5 (video of remarks)

Lt. Governor Walter Dalton, Friday November 6 (video of remarks)

A National Imperative: Why We Must Invest in Rural America, Brian Dabson (web page)

Philanthropy and Rural America, Sherece West (web page)

Release of philanthropy study, Alan McGregor (pdf)


Videos
2010: A Most Extraordinary Year

N.C. Rural Philanthropy Showcase

      Ahoskie Women's Giving Circle

      Generations Qualla

      Heritage Quilters

      Miss Kitty's Gift

      The Pillowtex Story


Press Releases
Forum to highlight financing options for rural development

Rural Center launches project to help laid-off workers
$5 million in grants awarded to rural communities