CPRC News & Updates

April 3, 2024

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.

This Edition:

  • Brownfield Redevelopment Summit
  • Office Hours for Direct Pay Final Rules
  • Cityscapes Summit
  • Disaster Recovery Trainings

In Every Edition:

  • Popular Links & Resources
  • Career Opportunities
  • Upcoming Events

Unlocking Potential: Strategies for Brownfield Redevelopment

Brownfields redevelopment is a tool for community revitalization and economic development.


Most communities have at least one brownfield site. Central Pines Regional Council will host a workshop addressing this topic on Thursday, May 2 from 9:15 am - 3:00 pm at the CPRC office in 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. 

Register for Summit

Popular Links & Resources

April is Autism Acceptance Month

Did you know?

  • 1 in 36 children are diagnosed with Autism
  • Children who receive an Autism diagnosis by age 4 are 50 times more likely to receive services
  • Over 7 million individuals in the US are on the Autism spectrum

US Treasury to Hold Office Hours on Direct Pay Final Rules

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released final rules on elective pay, (otherwise known as “direct pay”). Elective pay is an important mechanism in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that helps enable state, local, and Tribal governments; non-profit organizations; Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories; and other entities to take advantage of clean energy tax credits. 

The IRS is hosting upcoming office hours for direct pay applicable entities that have questions specifically about the pre-filing registration process. A schedule of those hours and links to register can be found below:  

Final Rules on Direct Pay

Cityscapes Summit - Igniting Inclusive Economies

Central Pines Regional Council is thrilled to endorse New Growth Innovation Network’s Cityscapes Summit, an exciting economic development conference

set to take place at the Durham Convention Center from May 15 - 17, 2024!

At this event, NGIN leads the charge for igniting inclusive economies, uniting community and economic leaders from Small and Midsized Cities. This summit presents an unparalleled opportunity for collaboration, innovation, and collective action towards building more equitable communities. With a focus on fostering inclusive economic development, attendees can expect a dynamic program

featuring insightful workshops, engaging breakout sessions, and inspiring plenaries. Topics will span the spectrum of Inclusive Capital, Community Wealth Building, and Reimagining Systems.

Learn About Cityscapes

Disaster Recovery Trainings


Join Central Pines Regional Council and learn how your community can take advantage of FEMA Public Assistance (PA) funds when a disaster strikes. To help clarify and support local governments in the PA process, CPRC along with North Carolina Emergency Management, Orange County, Johnston County, and Chatham County Emergency Management, is hosting a series of free trainings on FEMA's PA Program for local government officials. Any and all local government officials are welcome, but we strongly encourage representatives from local finance, public works, and emergency service departments to attend.

Learn About Disaster Recovery Trainings

Career Opportunities

CPRC Openings

  • None at this time

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!

More Job & Career Opportunities
Post an Opening on Regional Job Board

SAVE THE DATE

Learning Opportunities & Events

Event

When & Where

Details

Advancing Inclusive Transportation & Mobility Workshop

Wednesday, April 10

1:00 - 3:30 pm

Virtual

Learn more and register HERE

Age-Friendly Communities Webinar

Wednesday, April 10

1:00 - 2:00 pm

Virtual

Learn more and access the webinar HERE

Chatham County Disaster Recovery Training

Thursday, April 11

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Chatham Co. Emergency Management Operations Center

Learn more and register HERE

Orange County Disaster Recovery Training

Friday, April 12

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro

Learn more and register HERE

Johnston County Disaster Recovery Training

Monday, April 15

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Johnston Co. Public Safety Center

Learn more and register HERE

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

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