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Golden LEAF News - January 2009
Greetings and our best wishes to everyone for the new year! Thursday, January 15 is one of the deadlines for Golden LEAF’s Economic Catalyst grants program. Information about the Economic Catalyst Grant Cycle can be viewed by clicking on the following link: http://www.goldenleaf.org/grants/economic-catalyst-cycle-2008-2009/. The Economic Catalyst grant cycle guidelines, application checklist and application are found on the webpage under “Forms and Materials.” For more information, contact Golden LEAF at 252-442-7474. Golden LEAF is a nonprofit organization devoted to the economic well-being of North Carolinians and endeavors to strengthen the state’s economy through diverse grantsmaking. Please share your Golden LEAF-related news and events by responding to this e-mail. Sincerely, Jenny Tinklepaugh
Golden LEAF Programs/ Communications Officer
jtinklepaugh@goldenleaf.org
www.goldenleaf.org Featured articles in this edition of "Golden LEAF News": MARC generates jobs through new program
Asheville Citizen-Times
A Golden LEAF grant has helped to support the creation or retention of 312 jobs through the Marketing Association of Rehabilitation Centers’ (MARC) Custom Medical Products initiative. Dan Gerlach
UNC-TV NC Now
Dan Gerlach, President of the Golden LEAF Foundation, discusses the organization's mission, projects and priorities. Growers get sales boost by branding
Carolina-Virginia Farmer
A group of 15 Haywood County farmers have their produce on the shelves of chain grocery stores such as Food Lion, Bi-Lo, Publix and Fresh Market, thanks to a grant from the Golden LEAF Foundation. Golden LEAF Global GAP Initiative NC Ag Exports
The NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is taking applications for a program, supported by a Golden LEAF grant, intended to give North Carolina produce exporters a competitive edge in Europe and other international markets. Camden seeks to fast-track $2M grantThe Daily Advance
Camden County participants in the Golden LEAF Community Assistance Initiative have agreed that infrastructure tops their list of needs and are one step closer to funding. Board likes Golden LEAF updateMount Airy News
Surry Community College project tops Surry County / Golden LEAF Community Assistance Initiative steering committee’s list. A good catchWashington Daily News
Golden LEAF presented a check to the Ocracoke Foundation, Inc., for $407,710 toward its project to save the last remaining fish house on Ocracoke Island. Schools prep for 21st century work force
Rocky Mount Telegram
Golden LEAF has awarded a grant for Edgecombe County Public Schools that will provide all high school students with laptops. * Note - Some links may require log-ins.
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