

Economic Development Panel at the 2018 Governor’s Summit on Rural Prosperity
If we collaborate across sectors, go in together on funding, we can deliver on the Governor of Virginia’s goal of being the number one...


Evan Feinman, the Governor’s Chief Broadband Advisor, at the 2018 Governor’s Summit on Rural Prosper
You can’t talk about growing rural Virginia without making broadband part of the conversation. Thank you, Evan Feinman, the Governor of...


Governor Ralph Northam at the 2018 Governor’s Summit on Rural Prosperity
Governor Ralph Northam said it best during his keynote remarks at the 2018 Governor’s Summit on Rural Prosperity. “Rural Virginia is...


Gov. Northam Emphasizes Importance of Bringing Economic Opportunity to Rural Virginia at Virginia Ru
Staunton, Va. Oct. 22, 2018 – No doubt, it was good to announce last week that Virginia’s unemployment rate dropped to a decade-low 2.9...
MEDIA ADVISORY: The Virginia Rural Center To Host The Governor’s Summit On Rural Prosperity
Media invited to attend sold-out summit featuring keynote address from Governor Northam, panel discussions and more. RICHMOND, VA – Media...


Kristie Helmick Proctor, Virginia Rural Center Executive Director, Appointed to Innovation and Entre
RICHMOND, Va. – The Center for Rural Virginia is pleased to announce that its Executive Director, Kristie Helmick Proctor, has been...


Speakers Announced for 2018 Governor’s Summit on Rural Prosperity
Featured speakers and presenters have been announced for next month’s Governor’s Summit on Rural Prosperity. The event, which takes place...


Virginia Rural Center’s Innovation in Broadband Roundtable Showcases Promising Solutions to the Chal
Prince George, Va. – Nearly 150 state and local officials and business leaders convened in Prince George County on August 16 for an...


Kristie Helmick Proctor, Virginia Rural Center Executive Director, Named to Broadband Advisory Counc
RICHMOND, Va. – Kristie Helmick Proctor, Executive Director of the Virginia Rural Center, has been confirmed by Governor Ralph Northam as...


Virginia Rural Center to Host "Rural Broadband Roundtable Breakfast & Live Demonstration&qu
The Virginia Rural Center is delighted to present and invite you to the “Rural Broadband Roundtable Breakfast & Live Demonstration.” ...