
Blue Ridge Rising Two-State Summit III
Regional leaders convene for a two state summit centered on new ideas, progress updates, and coordinated next steps for the 29 county Blue Ridge Rising region. Expect structured talks, collaborative discussions, and cross sector planning in a conference setting.
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