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Webinar 3, focused on community collaboration, is next in our Keys to Economic Recovery from COVID-19 series with NCGrowth & SmartUp. Register to join us Nov. 18 at 2pm. Learn more: unc.live/3dwNJyg #ncIMPACT #COVID19 #Economy #Recovery

Visit dashboard.myfuturenc.org/county-data-an… for more information about your County Attainment Profile. Carolina Demography @NCRuralCenter #myFutureNC #StrengthenThePipeline #2millionby2030

Potential funding opportunities to help rural NC: Dept. of Agriculture announced today that it is seeking grant applications for projects to improve housing, community facilities, and community and economic development in rural areas rd.usda.gov/sites/default/…

Employers looking for new talent can review any of the 2,300 résumés that have been uploaded to NCWorks.gov this week. This is just one of several free business services. Have more questions? Visit next.ncworks.gov or contact a #NCWorks Career Center near you.

Looking for professional development designed for Main Street? Check out the upcoming courses available through the Main Street America Institute focused on community transformation, quality design, & leadership development. Learn more: ow.ly/cp9250DqKin

Access to high speed broadband is critical to Public Safety and First Responders, particularly in our rural areas. Visit ncbroadband.gov to take the survey and help improve information about broadband access across North Carolina! @BroadbandIO youtube.com/watch?v=bz-TGq…

Terrific stories demonstrating how taking the BIO broadband survey and speed test will help us close the digital divide . . . better data = more funding. Thank you Land of Sky Dogwood Health Trust @WNCBroadband MtnWestPartnership and Southwestern Commission youtube.com/watch?v=fyFt1a…

Broadband is critical infrastructure in WNC for education. Take the NC Broadband Survey at ncbroadband.gov/broadband-nc/n…! youtu.be/4Wbe5256MOg

EMPLOYERS!! NCWorks is here to help you with recruitment & training needs! Call your local NCWorks Career Center today!

We're thrilled to announce the first-ever awardees for ARC's INSPIRE Initiative 🎉 INSPIRE is investing $9.4M+ in 30 recovery-to-work projects in 12 #Appalachian states. We're also seeking applicants for a second round of funding up to $10M! Learn more ⬇️ bit.ly/2QWQgea

Made by Mountains is a new brand from Outdoor GearBuilders that wants to know - how have the mountains made you? ⛰️ With support from ARC & 18 other organizations, they're connecting outdoor enthusiasts and entrepreneurs with possibilities in their community. bit.ly/3imPa6Z

Be sure to check out this June 16 Career Festival in downtown Sylva!

ATTN Appalachian Non-Profits: Appalachian Regional Commission offers free technical assistance training to improve non-profit management. Topics of assistance include financial mgmt, fundraising, programs and operations, and board development. Apply today! appalachianrc.arc.gov/nonprofit-tech…

The Southwestern Commission is seeking a dynamic & driven person to serve as the Director for the Mountain West Partnership (MWP). The MWP is a regional economic development partnership in Western North Carolina. Learn more at gownc.org/director/

Register today for the inaugural Mountain West Summit: Economic Future Forum, taking place at the Cherokee Convention Center on September 21st from 10am-3pm. More information and registration can be found here: conta.cc/3wNXfrW

Register now for the Mountain West Summit: Economic Future Forum. Our featured speaker is Jay Garner, President of Garner Economics, LLC & author of "Economic Development is STILL Not for Amateurs!" All attendees will get a copy of the book! Register at: conta.cc/3wNXfrW

Only ONE WEEK left until the Mountain West Summit: Economic Future Forum! Join us on Wednesday, 9/21 from 10am-3:30pm at the Cherokee Convention Center to learn about how to create jobs & win projects in your community. More information and register here: conta.cc/3wNXfrW

Looking forward to a great discussion in Sylva on 10/12. Join us!

If you're interested in growing international sales in Western North Carolina, come out to Southwestern Community College on 10/12! Register at conta.cc/3rcqbqh