Local governments are key to creating economic development opportunities in rural, economically distressed areas. In many of our smaller communities, those working in these roles
Flooding from Tropical Storm Julia and Hurricane Matthew destroyed the Bertie County library, Cooperative Extension building, and a community building owned by the Town of
Anthem Displays, a manufacturer of digital LED billboards, has expanded in Bladen County, creating 23 new jobs and plans to continue to grow. “Anthem Displays
Agribusiness is a top industry in North Carolina. On January 4, 2011, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed
Last week, two companies in rural eastern North Carolina communities announced expansions that will create a total of 189 new jobs and invest $233.75 million
In June 2020, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $452,000 through the Golden LEAF Opportunities for Work (GLOW) initiative to support project New Start.
In Cumberland County, the local District Attorney, local law enforcement agencies, and Fayetteville Technical Community College partnered to launch Project Cumberland Grow. In June 2020,
The healthcare industry remains a major economic engine in rural, tobacco-dependent, and economically distressed communities. The Golden LEAF Foundation supports the healthcare industry by funding
This year, the Golden LEAF Foundation Board adopted a long-term strategic plan to serve as a roadmap for the next few years. During the process,
The global pandemic caused the existing shortage of healthcare professionals to seem even more pronounced. However, years prior, Fayetteville State University was at work helping
