Welcome to the Central Pines Regional Council newsletter, "The Pine Needler!" This newsletter provides bi-monthly updates filled with upcoming events and regional news to keep you informed. | |
- CIVIC Co-Location @ CPRC
- ALIVE: Age-Friendly Communities in the Central Pines Region
- Media Training for Elected Officials
- Tri-COG FEEDS Regional Convening
- Local Government Career Expo
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- Popular Links & Resources
- Career Opportunities
- Upcoming Events
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CIVIC Co-Location at CPRC for Local Government Employees | Central Pines Regional Council became the 4th location for CIVIC Federal Credit Union’s co-locations, which are in and near local government centers across the state. This allows local government employees to have face to face video interactions with CIVIC staff. We have set up an iPad in our office so folks can chat with someone and handle banking needs. Feel free to stop in and use these services if you're in the area! |
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Popular Links & Resources | | |
Age-Friendly Communities in the Central Pines Region | Join us on Wednesday, May 29 for a convening of key stakeholders from each of our 7 counties in the Central Pines Region. Learn from success stories in our region and other urban and rural parts of NC. Develop action plans to advance your community to make our region an even more appealing place to live, work, recreate, and retire. This event will be held at Central Pines Regional Council from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. | On April 10, CPRC AAA hosted a webinar on Age-Friendly Communities. Representatives from AARP (Heather Burkhardt and Mark Hensley) discussed Age-Friendly Communities, 8 Domains of Livability, and Resources and Tool Kits for assessing communities. If you would like to view that webinar, check it out by clicking the button below. | |  |
Media Training for Elected Officials | |
Central Pines Regional Council has partnered with Valonda Calloway of ValCal Media to offer media training to elected officials from any local government in Chatham, Durham, Johnston, Lee, Moore, Orange, and Wake counties. This training will be held Thursday, May 9 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Central Pines Regional Council office.
This course is strongly encouraged for those who are new to public office, but all elected leaders can attend.
The workshop will cover:
- What the media wants
- A reporter’s day
- Crafting concise sound bites
- The magic of editing
- How to block and bridge
- Body language
- Vocal delivery
- What to wear
- Getting comfortable in front of the camera
- Webcam best practices (Zoom, WebEx, Teams)
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Tri-COG FEEDS Regional Convening - May 14
There will be a Tri-COG FEEDS (Food Ecosystem Economic Development Strategy) Regional Convening on Thursday, May 14 from 10 am - 3:30 pm at the NC Rural Economic Development Center in Raleigh. This is a day for food system practitioners, technical assistance providers, community members, local government officials, planners, and economic developers to come together on common goals to invest in and strengthen our regional food ecosystem infrastructure. Join us as we explore the intersection between community centered farm and food businesses and economic development, review key project findings and collaboratively develop a shared vision and understanding of the relationships and roles between us. During this convening, we plan to explore future funding opportunities for implementation, inform a 17-County Regional Strategy, and continue to support regional discussions around the food system to inform local leaders.
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Direct Pay Final Rules for Clean Energy Tax Credits | The U.S. Treasury and IRS issued final rules on elective pay, a key component in the Inflation Reduction Act for clean energy tax credits. Upcoming office hours will be held for direct pay entities with questions on the pre-filing registration process. See below for schedule and registration links. |
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April 17, 2024, 1:00-2:30 PM EDT: Register
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April 24, 2024, 1:00-2:30 PM EDT: Register
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Thursday, May 2
9:15 am - 3:00 pm
CPRC Office, Durham
This event will help local governments, non-profits, and brownfield stakeholders learn strategies for transforming brownfield sites into productive uses. The workshop will provide insight into funding opportunities, partnership building, and lessons learned from other brownfield redevelopment projects that are underway or completed.
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The New Growth Innovation Network's Cityscapes Summit will be held at the Durham Convention Center on May 15 - 17, 2024!
Durham Convention Center
This event brings together leaders focused on inclusive economic development in Small and Midsized Cities. The summit offers a unique chance for collaboration and innovation to create more equitable communities. Attendees can look forward to workshops, breakout sessions, and plenaries covering Inclusive Capital, Community Wealth Building, and Reimagining Systems.
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Local Government Career Expo
Be a part of the region's first event dedicated to highlighting local government careers! The Local Government Career Expo will take place from 1:00 - 4:00 pm on Saturday, June 8 at the NC State McKimmon Center in Raleigh. We want to make sure your local government is represented! LOGO differs from a traditional job fair, offering a holistic approach to career development. Participating employers will have a chance to meet with a talented pool of attendees looking for exciting new careers in local government. Municipalities and counties within Chatham, Durham, Johnston, Lee, Moore, Orange, and Wake counties can participate.
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We invite you to participate by hosting a booth for your local government at this event! | | | |
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Career Opportunities in the Region | There are so many amazing career opportunities to serve your community and work for local government in the Central Pines Region. Check out the most recent job postings here! | | |
Learning Opportunities & Events | |
| Event | When & Where | Details | | Unlocking Potential: Strategies for Brownfield Redevelopment | Thursday, May 2
9:15 am - 3:00 pm
CPRC Office| Durham | Learn more and register HERE | | Financial Management in Disaster Recovery Training | Friday, May 3
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
CPRC Office | Durham | Learn more and register HERE | | Tri-COG FEEDS Regional Convening | Thursday, May 4
10:00 am - 3:30 pm
NC Rural Economic Development Center | Raleigh | Learn more and register HERE | | Media Training for Elected Officials | Thursday, May 9
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
CPRC Office | Durham | Learn more and register HERE | | Advancing Livable Inclusive Vibrant Environments (ALIVE): Age-Friendly Communities Event | Wednesday, May 29
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
CPRC Office | Durham | Learn more and register HERE | | | |
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