Scott Hamilton

The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission has announced $4,466,111 in available funding for 69 North Carolina counties to revitalize and transform communities, spurring economic development. Click the link to learn more about the…lnkd.in/gAF-vzrw lnkd.in/gYffgUG8

In this @NCgoldenLEAF Staff Spotlight, learn more about our colleague, Angela Watkins Gailliard. Angela's work focuses on our job creation and economic investment priority, specifically through public infrastructure projects. Learn…lnkd.in/gXN9f4dZ lnkd.in/getVK5ft

"Rural and poverty can sometimes be synonymous and I know from my upbringing that education changes lives and provides a way out of poverty.” - Zach Jones, @NCgoldenLEAF Scholar Alum Learn more about Zach by clicking the link below. lnkd.in/gRs3PWZv

Very greatful that Laura Ullrich , Senior Economist, Research with the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond took time to present at the #NCEDA2023Annual Conference. Her topic? Innovative Workforce Development Initiatives. @ncLEAFchief @NCgoldenLEAF lnkd.in/gTsiGGrg

Excited for my colleague, Angela Watkins Gailliard, as she shares information about the @NCgoldenLEAF Site Program at the #NCEDA2023Annual Conference. @ncLEAFchief lnkd.in/gps8TCia

It is always great catching up with my friend and colleague Dr. Patricia Mitchell, CEcD. #NCEDA2023Annual @NCgoldenLEAF @ncLEAFchief lnkd.in/gezdby6z

Day two of the #NCEDA2023Annual Conference is about to start. Looking forward to another informative day! @ncLEAFchief @NCgoldenLEAF lnkd.in/gvxrfHK3

It’s a full house as we kick-off the #2023NCEDAannual Conference in Wilmington, NC. lnkd.in/grzt8WF2

The @NCgoldenLEAF Foundation established the Golden LEAF Scholarship Program to broaden educational opportunities and provide support to students from rural NC counties with the goal that after graduation recipients will return and…lnkd.in/gQSkVsnD lnkd.in/gMpUq-Nc

We are thrilled to welcome Blythe Evans, Flecia Silver and LaKisha Cherry, M.S. to the @NCgoldenLEAF family. @ncLEAFchief lnkd.in/gAKiKNk9

A skilled workforce is a critical factor in a successful economic development strategy. Check out how Sampson County Community College is playing a major role in developing the regional workforce. @ncLEAFchief @NCgoldenLEAF lnkd.in/gr4BD-gC

In this edition of "Critical Conversations" I speak with North Carolina State Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine L. Truitt. Listen in to learn the many different ways our public schools are working to maintain an availa…lnkd.in/gFUZA_Cx lnkd.in/gk7PrJAG

During the June @NCgoldenLEAF Board meeting, the Board awarded $4.5 million in funding to support industrial site development in rural communities across North Carolina. The goal of the SITE Program is to help our rural communities…lnkd.in/gj7_fs69 lnkd.in/g77u98ED

Yesterday the @NCgoldenLEAF Board awarded funding for job creation and economic investment, workforce preparedness, industrial site preparation, and flood mitigation. These projects are part of larger strategies that will improve t…lnkd.in/gFD9DVks lnkd.in/gtwBBqtS

"Traveling is another passion of mine. I love learning from exposure to other cultures. Once my wife and I had children, we wanted them to gain that same perspective. As a result, you will find our family traveling near and far, es…lnkd.in/gtny89cb lnkd.in/g84CZBDd

Often in my comments you will here me talk about how communities should do some R&D (rip off & duplicate) as they develop strategic initiative to help keep their communities moving forward. Click the link to see how two communities…lnkd.in/grFjJWkq lnkd.in/gwBkh_-E

We just kicked off our Community Based Grants Initiative (CBGI) Piedmont Triad Prosperty Zone Gathering in Colfax. Thanks to Guilford Technical Community College President Clarke and his team for hosting our gathering. @NCgoldenLEAF @ncLEAFchief lnkd.in/gFdrcmZb

It was a beautiful day at Wayne Community College for a groundbreaking yesterday. Congratulations to Dr. Patricia "Patty" Pfeiffer and her team on breaking ground for their new Center for Industrial Technology & Engineering (CITE) facility. lnkd.in/gDg93AvT

Nice turn out at the Leadership North Carolina Forum this morning! Congratulations to @EtheridgeBrian and his team for setting up a great conference. lnkd.in/g76dVpdc

In this edition of "Critical Conversations" I speak with Laura Gerald, MD, MPH the President of the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust. Dr. Gerald has served as the President of the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust (the Trust) sinc…lnkd.in/gXTgvQNr bit.ly/3OdLPY4