
The Virginia Rural Center Announces the Inaugural Cohort of the Virginia Rural Leadership Institute
Rural Leaders from across Virginia will participate in the Commonwealth’s first program that focuses entirely on retaining and attracting...

The Center for Rural Virginia Elects Sen. Frank Ruff Chairman, Del. Les Adams Vice Chairman
April 1, 2022 The Center for Rural Virginia’s Board of Trustees elected its two key leaders at its first meeting of the year which...

Gov. Youngkin Vows to Prioritize Growing Rural Virginia Economy at Annual Rural Caucus Reception
Gov. Glenn Youngkin pledged to support rural Virginia at the 13th Annual Rural Caucus Reception that attracted business and economic...

Virginia Rural Caucus Elects Sen. Emmett Hanger Chairman, Del. Emily Brewer Vice Chairman
Richmond, Va. – The Rural Caucus for the General Assembly of Virginia elected its two key leaders for the 2022 session in its first...

2022 Rural Caucus Reception: Governor Glenn Youngkin announced as Keynote Speaker
RICHMOND, Va. – The 2022 Rural Caucus Reception will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 2 in Richmond. Co-hosted by the Center for Rural Virginia...

Virginia Rural Center Announces Program Director of New Rural Leadership Development Program
JULY 19, 2021 RICHMOND, VA - The Virginia Rural Center (VRC) is pleased to announce the addition of Chris Atkins to the VRC team. Chris...

Annual Virginia Rural Caucus Reception Set for February 5
RICHMOND, Va. – The 2020 Rural Caucus Reception will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 5 in Richmond. Co-hosted by the Center for Rural Virginia...

Economic Development Discussions with Stephen Moret at the 2019 Governor’s Summit on Rural Prosperit
When it comes to economic development in Virginia, there is a lot to celebrate, Stephen Moret, CEO and President of the Virginia Economic...

Breakout Sessions at the 2019 Governor’s Summit on Rural Prosperity
During the 2019 Governor’s Summit on Rural Prosperity, attendees benefitted from breaking out into small groups to dig in on specific...

Effective Broadband Partnerships Discussions at the 2019 Governor’s Summit on Rural Prosperity
To continue building a strong economy in Virginia, the Commonwealth must have universal broadband. That was, by far, the message that...