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Centralina members have access to numerous opportunities to shape our regional agenda and access to valuable resources to improve outcomes in their communities. This portal provides a central hub to help your community better connect with the information and services that we offer exclusively to members. There are four primary sections – Grants & Funding (grants alerts, forecasts, grant support videos), Intergovernmental Advocacy (congressional representatives, congressional calendars, state & federal action plans), Your Membership (information about member benefits, Centralina delegate handbook, member liaison information) and Your Resources (a repository of Centralina Learns videos, guides / toolkits and external resources that you can filter by topic and type). We continuously update and add resources to each section throughout the year and highlight new additions in our monthly newsletter. Reach out to our member liaisons at info@centralina.org with any questions or if you need to be added to our distribution list.  


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Access training, guides, toolkits and more from our subject matter experts and other industry thought leaders. The following resources can be filtered by type and by topic, with new content added on a regular basis. We’re here to support our communities so reach out to us at info@centralina.org if you have suggestions for new materials, have questions or would like to explore our technical support options.
 

Data Center Resources for Local Governments

October 6, 2026
October 28, 2026   Centralina Learns: Data Centers - Preparing Your Community for What Comes Next The Centralina Learns webinar explored the growth of data centers and what it may mean for communities in the region. Presenters shared information on business use of artificial intelligence, local planning and infrastructure considerations and...
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Centralina Learns: Implementing Mobility Hubs

September 30, 2026
On September 24, 2026, Centralina hosted Implementing Mobility Hubs: From Regional Vision to Local Action as part of its professional development series, Centralina Learns. Participants explored best practices for community engagement, mobility hub implementation, and cross-sector partnerships, while learning strategies to advance multimodal transportation solutions that enhance regional connectivity, expand...
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Centralina Learns: Media Relations 101

August 20, 2026
On August 11, 2026 Centralina hosted Media Relations 101 as part of it's professional development series, Centralina Learns. Participants learned about how stories develop, the communications cycle, crafting and delivering key messages and talking with the media. Watch the recording of the presentation here. Download the presentation PDF here.

The AI Powered HR Leader Webinar Recording

June 17, 2026
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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.