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The Rural Center’s advocacy platform, Rural Counts: 10 Strategies for Rural North Carolina’s Future, presents a framework for creating a stronger rural economy in the context of a rapidly changing state. Within these strategies, the Rural Center will concentrate its...
Jones Street Journal
It is safe to say that there aren’t many things that could have kept the Rural Counts advocacy team from attending The Insider’s Perspectives on Rural Healthcare in North Carolina event in downtown Raleigh, Wednesday, October 23. Particularly after learning that...
In The News: ‘Leadership in Rural Innovation’ the focus of Nov. 7 WRAL TechWire Live event
NC Rural Center mentioned in WRAL TechWire article "‘Leadership in Rural Innovation’ the focus of Nov. 7 WRAL TechWire Live event"
In The News: Watauga roundtable discusses Medicaid expansion
NC Rural Center mentioned in the Watauga Democrat article "Watauga roundtable discusses Medicaid expansion"
In The News: Identifying Service Gaps a Must for N.C. Broadband Expansion
NC Rural Center mentioned in the Government Technology article "Identifying Service Gaps a Must for N.C. Broadband Expansion"
In The News: Cover Story: In wake of hurricanes’ devastation, many NC businesses still fighting for survival
NC Rural Center mentioned in the Triangle Business Journal article "Cover Story: In wake of hurricanes' devastation, many NC businesses still fighting for survival"
In The News: WNC Broadband Progress Stalls As State Budget Fight Continues
NC Rural Center mentioned in the Blue Ridge Public Radio article "WNC Broadband Progress Stalls As State Budget Fight Continues"
Innovative Leadership Profiles
For 30 years, leadership development has been at the core of the Rural Center’s mission. We know that thriving rural communities need leadership that is inclusive, connected, informed, and creative. We know leaders are not born fully formed. They are nurtured. They...
In The News: Matthew and Florence have left Fair Bluff businesses with two needs: space and customers
NC Rural Center mentioned in the Yahoo News article "Matthew and Florence have left Fair Bluff businesses with two needs: space and customers "
In The News: Pierce continues to press for Medicaid expansion
NC Rural Center mentioned in the Laurinburg Exchange article "Pierce continues to press for Medicaid expansion"