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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...

Natural Resources and Workforce Solutions at the 2019 Governor’s Summit on Rural Prosperity

Workforce and natural resources. Those key topics and ways to grow rural Virginia were among the discussion at the 2019 Governor’s Summit...

Field Trip to the Alphin-Stuart Livestock Arena During the 2019 Governor’s Summit on Rural Prosperit

During the 2019 Governor’s Summit on Rural Prosperity, attendees took a trip to the Alphin-Stuart Livestock Teaching Arena to get an...

Agricultural Partnership Discussions at the 2019 Governor’s Summit on Rural Prosperity

Virginia is where commercial agriculture and forestry started in the nation. Today it creates 450,000 jobs across the Commonwealth and...

Entrepreneurs at the 2019 Governor’s Summit on Rural Prosperity

What does rural Virginia have going for it when it comes to growing business in the Commonwealth? According to the powerful panel...

Governor Ralph Northam at the 2019 Governor’s Summit on Rural Prosperity

Governor Ralph Northam said it best during his keynote remarks at the 2019 Governor’s Summit on Rural Prosperity. "As a native of rural...

Governor Northam to Host Summit on Rural Prosperity in Virginia

The Virginia Rural Center is pleased to announce that Governor Ralph Northam will kick off the 2019 Governor’s Summit on Rural Prosperity on

Summer Fellow Joins Team at Virginia Rural Center

KEYSVILLE – This summer, the Virginia Rural Center is excited to welcome a new team member on board. Chandler Vaughan, a Charlotte County...

Area Leaders Converge for Build Virginia Workforce Development Brainstorming Session

Hanover, Va. - Local, regional, and state leaders gathered in Hanover on May 10th for a Workforce Development Area Meeting. Held at...

Administration Officials Stress Need for Broadband Access for all Rural Virginia at Annual Caucus Re

RICHMOND, Virginia (January 31, 2019) – Bringing universal broadband coverage to rural Virginia remains a top priority for the...

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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"

The Virginia Rural Center Announces 2023 Virginia Rural Leadership Institute Cohort

Virginia Legislators and Government Officials Convene at 14th Annual Rural Caucus Reception