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State and Local Leaders Convene in Farmville for Virginia Rural Housing Roundtable

Farmville, Va. – State, local and federal officials convened in Farmville on June 5 for a Virginia Rural Housing Roundtable luncheon...

Governor Northam Announces Federal Designation of 212 Qualified Opportunity Zones

~ U.S. Department of Treasury approved all nominated Virginia Opportunity Zones ~ RICHMOND—Governor Northam today announced that the U.S....

Save the Date: Annual Virginia Rural Summit to be Held October 21-22, 2018 in Staunton

Save the date! The annual Virginia Rural Summit will take place October 21-22, 2018 at the Stonewall Jackson Hotel in Staunton. Please...

Rural Housing Roundtable Luncheon to be Held June 5 at Longwood University

With a focus on rural housing, the June 5 roundtable will include several industry leaders offering insight and exciting opportunities for d

Opportunity Zone Designation Input Due March 2

Broadly speaking, Opportunity Zones and Funds will allow investors to receive tax benefits on currently unrealized capital gains by investin

Opportunity Zones and Legislative Updates Dominate Packed Agenda at Virginia Rural Caucus Meeting

At the Rural Caucus meeting held on February 21, recent developments and time-sensitive deadlines around Opportunity Zones were a key focus

Governor Northam Stresses Economic Development at Annual Virginia Rural Caucus Reception and Dinner

Richmond, Va. – Governor Ralph Northam said that promoting economic development was his administration’s top priority at the Virginia Rural

Virginia Rural Caucus Meeting Focuses on Health Care

Health care was the focus of the February 14 Rural Caucus meeting, which welcomed Dr. Daniel Carey, VA Secretary of Health and Human Resourc

Broadband and Economic Development Take Center Stage at Virginia Rural Caucus Meeting

Richmond, Va. – At the Rural Caucus meeting on January 31, broadband internet access and economic development took center stage, with...

Governor Northam to Keynote Annual Virginia Rural Caucus Reception and Dinner on February 7

RICHMOND, Va. – Governor Ralph Northam will be the keynote speaker at the Rural Caucus Reception and Dinner on Feb. 7 in Richmond when state

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The Virginia Rural Center Announces 2024 Virginia Rural Leadership Institute Graduates

Virginia Rural Center Announces Development of the Rural Virginia Opportunity Dashboard

Virginia Rural Leadership Institute Convenes in Southside

The Virginia Rural Center Announces the 2024 Virginia Rural Leadership Institute Cohort!

Lt. Gov. at Governor’s Summit on Rural Prosperity: “You Are Not Forgotten by This Administration"