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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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Resources

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.
 
Videos
Economic Development

Child Care Solutions for Employers

January 27, 2025
On January 22, we hosted Centralina Learns: Child Care Solutions for Employers, bringing together leading experts from TOOTRiS and Patch Caregiving to discuss innovative strategies for addressing child care challenges in the workplace.During this session, we learned that employers offering child care benefits see measurable return on investment, including decreased...
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Artificial Intelligence

Developing AI Policies

December 19, 2024
On December 3, 2024, Centralina Regional Council hosted an informative Centralina Learns session titled "Developing AI Policies." The session addressed the critical need for local governments to prepare for the rapidly evolving landscape of generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology.The session spotlighted the “Generative AI Policy Guidance Document for Local Governments,”...
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Economic Development

Bridging Childcare and Business

November 21, 2024
Centralina Learns: Bridging Childcare and Business addresses the critical shortage of high-quality, affordable childcare in North Carolina. This session explores innovative public-private partnerships and creative solutions that businesses and the public sector are implementing to support working families. Examples, like the Tri-Share model, demonstrate how these collaborations are making childcare...
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Transportation & Mobility

Developing a Winning Federal Transportation Grant Application

November 4, 2024
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is a once-in-a–generation investment in our nation's infrastructure. While this is an excellent opportunity for communities in our region, with approximately $350 billion spread across more than a dozen federal departments and agencies, it can also...
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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.