Apr 12, 2022
The NC Small Business Coalition seeks to lift up the voices of small business advocates through a combination of engagement opportunities, policy and advocacy tools, partnership connections, and resource collaboration. Please view our resources below, and join the...
Apr 12, 2022
Following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, few experts could have accurately predicted what was about to happen to the entrepreneurial landscape in North Carolina and across the nation. While the early days of the pandemic saw many businesses shutter and...
Mar 9, 2022
The NC Rural Center and the Rural Counts advocacy team are pleased to announce the launch of the NC Small Business Advisory Council. Please join us in welcoming our inaugural council, consisting of twelve small business leaders and advocates from across the state:...
Mar 3, 2022
NC Rural Center President Patrick Woodie presented to the NC Joint Legislative Committee at the State Legislature on access to healthcare and Medicaid expansion this week, as they discussed the public health insurance program and challenges to building a healthcare...
Dec 9, 2021
The 2021 legislative session delivered historic investment to rural North Carolina with over 185 bills signed into law and a combined $52 billion appropriated in the 2021-2023 FYS budget. Our 2021 State Legislative Recap provides a comprehensive analysis of the...
Nov 23, 2021
“When you prioritize local purchase decisions, you are putting meals on the tables of your neighbors and helping the businesses that sponsor your child’s sports team,” said David Jackson, president of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. “You are making community in...
