Kristie Helmick Proctor Featured "Decision Maker" in Richmond Times-Dispatch
Kristie Helmick Proctor, Executive Director for the Center for Rural Virginia, was featured in the Richmond Times-Dispatch "Decision...
An Update on Opportunity Zones, June 2018
Earlier this week, the Treasury Department shared the final round of Opportunity Zone designations, effectively completing the map of...
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
