Strengthening regional resilience requires more than planning, it demands collaboration, communication and the right tools. Centralina is exploring innovative solutions like Beehive to improve emergency coordination, enhance preparedness and ensure communities can respond to complex challenges together with clarity and confidence.
Caring for a loved one with dementia can be overwhelming. Learn how Medicare’s GUIDE program provides free support, respite care, and expert guidance for caregivers.
With North Carolina preparing for the next round of Opportunity Zone designations, local leaders can take action now to identify eligible tracts, align with state priorities, and build a competitive nomination.
Centralina Workforce Development Board and ApprenticeshipNC hosted a hybrid workshop exploring how registered apprenticeships can help organizations overcome recruitment challenges, build sustainable talent pipelines, and strengthen long‑term workforce strategies across the region.
Presentations addressed federal cost shifts affecting local governments, potential structural approaches to property tax reform, and nonprofit hospital property tax exemptions. The committee’s work remains exploratory, and no legislation was introduced.
Presentations addressed federal cost shifts affecting local governments, potential structural approaches to property tax reform, and nonprofit hospital property tax exemptions. The committee’s work remains exploratory, and no legislation was introduced.
Veteran staff members step into key roles serving Centralina’s nine‑county region.
ARPA reporting season is here. Local governments receiving State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds must submit required reports to the U.S. Treasury by April 30, 2026. Review key reminders and reporting requirements.
As budgeting season approaches, Centralina Regional Council hosted an economic briefing exploring national and regional trends that can inform local government budget planning.
Presentations addressed federal cost shifts affecting local governments, potential structural approaches to property tax reform, and nonprofit hospital property tax exemptions. The committee’s work remains exploratory, and no legislation was introduced.
Federal funds are commonly passed through state agencies in North Carolina before being awarded to local governments, which can make the original funding source less obvious. Before proceeding with a procurement, local governments should verify whether an award originates from a federal source. This determination affects compliance obligations, including procurement standards, reporting, and audit requirements.
When a construction or repair contract over $300,000 involves a building, the procurement and contract are subject to additional requirements under N.C.G.S. 143-128. Therefore, this question must be answered to determine whether the additional statutory requirements apply to this procurement scenario.
The micro-purchase threshold is a federal procurement threshold under which competitive procurement is not required. The default micro-purchase threshold is $15,000, but local governments may increase the micro-purchase threshold up to $50,000. An explanation of increasing the micro-purchase threshold and a template for the required annual self-certification is available here.