Apr 10, 2022
More than 400 leaders from across the state gathered on March 21st and 22nd for peer learning, award recognition, to celebrate the Center’s 35th anniversary, and to hear from speakers addressing how to take local action, plan for an uncertain future, and more. The...
Mar 25, 2022
The application period for the NC Rural Center’s upcoming Homegrown Leaders training in May is now open for individuals who live and/or work in the following counties in Eastern North Carolina: Hyde, Tyrrell, Washington, Camden, Chowen, Currituck, Dares, Gate,...
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...
Feb 21, 2022
Nearly $202 million in federal funding coming to North Carolina is planned to support small businesses throughout the state through lending initiatives and equity investments in venture capital funds. The NC Rural Center has been allocated this allotment of State...
Feb 10, 2022
The NC Rural Center will host its signature event, the Rural Summit, on March 21-22 at the North Raleigh Hilton, focused on building a stronger tomorrow. This event, presented by Truist, is attended annually by leaders from across the state, and will provide...
Jan 19, 2022
NC Rural Center and its subsidiaries, Thread Capital and CornerSquare Community Capital, joined the 80+ companies and organizations that have signed on to A Better Wake’s pledge and made a commitment to dismantle systemic racism in Wake County.* A Better Wake started...