The Rural Center’s annual Rural Summit will take place March 25-26, 2025, at the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley. This year we will focus on four key policy issues for rural North Carolina – education and workforce training; infrastructure; healthcare; and small business. Our event offers a unique opportunity for local and state leaders to come together in conversation and celebration to engage in a thoughtful, intentional dialogue about what we can do to advance cooperation and change in our state.
Join us for the NC Rural Center’s 2025 Rural Summit to connect with colleagues eager to share their wins and who also want to hear about your successes.
Save the Date
March 25-26, 2025 | Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley, 4500 Marriott Drive, Raleigh, NC 27612
About the Summit
Each spring, our Rural Summit brings hundreds of rural champions together to learn about our rural communities and explore what we can do together to make a difference. Nearly 650 people attended our Summit last year to hear about the issues forcing change in rural communities. This year, we will focus on advancing key policy and advocacy priorities to secure our rural future.
What to Expect
Keynotes & Breakouts: Local and national leaders in rural economic development will share their insights.
Peer-to-Peer Connection: Join us for opportunities to meet with colleagues from across the state in both informal and intentional networking sessions.
Education & Resources: You’ll leave with new knowledge and tools and inspired to innovate in your community.
Questions?
Contact Senior Director of Communications Bill Holmes at bholmes@ncruralcenter.org
Contact Event Planner Savannah Davidsson at events@ncruralcenter.org
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
Contact Director of Strategic Partnerships Jenal Austin at jaustin@ncruralcenter.org.
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Thank You to Our Presenting Sponsor
