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NC Rural Counts 2021 State Legislative Session Recap

NC Rural Counts 2021 State Legislative Session Recap

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...

NC Rural Center prepares to deploy $201.8M for small businesses through loans, VC fund investments

Shopping local: the gift that keeps giving

“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...

A message from Patrick about…the 2020 Census

A message from Patrick about…the 2020 Census

With the recent release of the 2020 Census Data, we find that the number of rural counties in North Carolina has shifted from 80 to 78 since 2010. There continues to be a trend in population gains in metro/regional areas in our state, directly leading to the flip of...