Member Portal
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
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
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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Guides, Toolkits & Templates
Artificial Intelligence
September 9, 2024
Is your local government prepared to address the rapidly evolving landscape of generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology and its associated risks? In early 2024, the Centralina regional AI working group, featuring municipal representatives from our nine-county region, pooled together expertise and research to craft the “Generative AI Policy Guidance Document for Local Governments.” This detailed guide provides a structured framework, practical insights and policy template language to help municipalities effectively manage and implement generative AI technologies.
Videos
Artificial Intelligence
June 18, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) has taken the world by storm in recent years and new tools have the potential to reshape the way we work and collaborate. In this virtual session, Centralina explores the various types of AI available to professionals, considers the practical and ethical implications of AI on our profession and facilitates an engaging discussion about the future of AI in planning.
