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Celebrating the Successes of our Nine-County Region
In 1991, the National Association of Counties established April as National County Government Month. This annual observance celebrates the successes of county initiatives and allows for an opportunity to provide information to communities about how their county serves and advocates for their residents. Since 1968, through regional collaboration and local action, we have seen our counties grow and expand their efforts to focus on challenging and top-of-mind issues involving workforce, housing, education, transportation and more. This month, weâre highlighting previous county success stories as well as exciting projects they have currently underway with Centralina.
Opportunity Site Opens in Morven
On Tuesday, November 30, 2021, Centralina Workforce Development Board (WDB) celebrated the opening of its Opportunity Site, housed in the HOLLA! Community Resource and Community Development Center, a nonprofit organization that provides a variety of services and programs that aid in increasing the test scores of youth so that they are better equipped to make positive contribution to the community and society.
Navigating the Pandemic: Transportation + COVID
The global crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically altered the landscape of daily life, including how we choose to travel. Since early 2020, public behaviors and mindsets around transportation have drastically transformed. The pandemic has highlighted the importance of a reliable and resilient transportation network, and we have also seen the crucial role transportation plays in the supply chain and the distribution of essential goods and services.
All About Mobility Hubs
Mobility Hubs are places of connectivity where people can conveniently access multiple travel options. A mobility hub is a focal connection point and can signify a downtown, major activity center, transit station or stop location where multiple different mobility options meet up and allow a use to transfer from one mode to another.
Centralina Workforce Development Board Recognizes Outgoing Board Member, Brenda Speece
At the June 8, 2021, virtual meeting, the Centralina Workforce Development Board (WDB) presented long-time Board member, Brenda Speece with the Bob VanGorden Leadership Award.
Leading the Region for 55 Years: The History of CentralinaÂ
This year marks the 55th anniversary of the founding of Centralina Regional Council, formerly known as Centralina Council of Governments. Over the last five and a half decades, our organization has helped support the growth and prosperity of our region through various projects and initiatives. In honor of this historic year, weâre looking back at how our organization has evolved to where it is today. Â
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Grants Training Provides Strategies for Building Relationships with Funders
Earlier this month, Centralina Regional Council hosted a grants webinar, How to Establish and Maintain Excellent Grant Funder Relationships, as part of its Centralina Learns training series. Diane Leonard, a Grant Professional Certified and Approved Trainer of the Grant Professionals Association, led the session, which was designed to build and strengthen participantsâ relationships with grant funders to increase their organizationsâ grant revenue.