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,

When GF Linamar, a light metal foundry, was looking for a place to locate, Blue Ridge Community College provided all the right tools to help

Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters, a summer camp and conference center located in rural Cherokee County, is working on an expansion thanks to moving from septic to

A unique coworking and entrepreneurial space called the Gig East Exchange has helped businesses grow in the City of Wilson even during the pandemic, creating

Mako Medical Laboratories, a medical testing company, is one of the first companies from Raleigh to expand to Vance County. Not only has it survived

ABC of NC is one of only a handful of comprehensive autism service providers in North Carolina. With autism prevalence rates rising more than 120%

Access to essential health services is critical for rural communities, especially during a pandemic. Health care not only keeps the local workforce healthy, but often

The COVID-19 pandemic is more than just a health crisis, it is an economic crisis. The good news is many businesses have used available resources

An apprenticeship is a program that trains a worker to become skilled in a particular trade. Apprenticeships combine hands-on work with classroom learning to provide