Source: WRAL TECHWIRE, 2/8/19

 The “rural-urban divide” is a hot point of conversations on the collective economic development of communities in North Carolina and throughout the broader U.S. In an upcoming event, NC State University’s Institute for Emerging Issues (IEI) plans explore the nuances of this topic, specifically showing examples of collaborations that are presently taking place in the state, often away from the spotlight of main discussion. IEI’s ReCONNECT Rural & Urban Forum, coming up on February 11 at Raleigh Marriott Center City, will be a deep dive on the perceptions and realities of the rural-urban divide. The lineup features speakers from academia to philanthropy to faith-based organizations to the private sector.

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