2009 Rural Partners Forum

November 5-6, 2009
North Raleigh Hilton

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