It's almost time for the RRC-SC 2023 Annual Meeting! Featuring keynote speaker Mignon Clyburn, this year's meeting will focus on the theme "The Evolving Rural Landscape: Modern Challenges and Opportunities for Growth," on Wednesday, Dec. 6. Tickets here: bit.ly/46eEyNg

Are you a member of your local electric cooperative? If so, you're invited to participate in the South Carolina Electric Cooperative Empowerment Program (SCECEP)! Join us on Tuesday, November 28 for a free virtual session! Register here: bit.ly/47aDrPD

Looking for resources to enhance your land? Join us for a free virtual Landowner Resource Workshop on Tuesday, December 5 to learn about USDA-NRCS' EQIP/CSP program and USDA-Rural Development's Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). Register here: bit.ly/3QIpOju

Today is #NationalRuralHealthDay! We take this time to honor and share gratitude for rural healthcare providers, workers, and stakeholders commited to expanding health equity and improving rural health outcomes, including SCACED member and partner SC Office of Rural Health!

The SCACED Team wishes you and your family and safe and happy Thanksgiving! Our offices are closed today, November 22 through this Friday, November 24. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, November 27.

Rural South Carolina leaders and stakeholders: don't miss out on attending the Rural Resource Coalition's 2023 Annual Meeting next Wednesday, December 6 at Brookland Brookland Banquet & Conference Center in West Columbia! Register your tickets here: bit.ly/46eEyNg

Are you a member of your local electric cooperative? If so, join us tomorrow for a free South Carolina Electric Cooperative Empowerment Program (SCECEP) Virtual Workshop! (SCECEP)! Register your tickets here: bit.ly/47aDrPD

Do you belong to an SC electric co-operative? Join SCACED education session to learn more about getting involved with your local co-op. Register for this virtual event at the link below! #electriccoops #sc #electricity app.glueup.com/event/82866/re…

SCACED Member Spotlight: The impact of Southeastern Housing and Community Development's "Blight to Bright" program was recently profiled by The People-Sentinel newspaper. Read about the impact it's making in the community below! thepeoplesentinel.com/news/from-blig…

Ready to join us for the RRC-SC 2023 Annual Meeting? Focusing on the theme "The Evolving Rural Landscape: Modern Challenges and Opportunities for Growth," this year's meeting will be in West Columbia on this Wednesday, December 6. bit.ly/46eEyNg

More highlights from Rural Resource Coalition SC's (RRC) 2023 Annual Meeting last week! Mark you calendars for December 4, 2024 for RRC's 2024 Annual Meeting!

Attention Landowners! USDA extended the deadline for the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program, Section 22007 to Jan. 13, 2024! For more info: 22007apply.gov/program-overvi… #USDA #Landowners #heirsproperty