2009 Rural Partners Forum

November 5-6, 2009
North Raleigh Hilton

Agenda (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