Rural Forward 10th Anniversary

Join us for Rural Forward’s 10th Anniversary Celebration!

Registration is required to attend. 

For a decade, Rural Forward, a program within MDC, has been providing vital capacity-building support to rural leaders, organizations, and coalitions across North Carolina and beyond. As we mark this milestone, we invite our stakeholders, friends, and supporters to celebrate our achievements and impact.

Join us as we celebrate these accomplishments and explore opportunities to expand our impact in the years ahead.

Event Agenda

• 2:30 PM – Doors Open & Registration
• 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Welcome, Program & Awards Ceremony
• 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Reception & Entertainment

For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Brandy Bynum Dawson at [email protected].

Stay tuned for more updates and announcements.

Questions or accessibility requests? Please email [email protected]

Hotel Information

These hotels are located close (5-6 miles) from the Rocky Mount Event Center. 

• Fairfield Inn & Suites Rocky Mount, 187 Wellspring Dr, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
• DoubleTree by Hilton Rocky Mount, 651 N Winstead Ave, Rocky Mount 27804
• Holiday Inn Rocky Mount – I-95 at US 64, an IHG Hotel, 200 Enterprise Dr, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
• Hampton Inn Rocky Mount, 530 N Winstead Ave, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
• Courtyard Rocky Mount, 250 Gateway Blvd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804