Information sessions on Disaster Recovery, Funding, Regionalization

Information sessions

The US Economic Development Administration (EDA), the Southeastern Economic Development Commission (SEDC), and the Lumber River Council of Governments (LR COG) invite you to attend several important information sessions that will be occurring in the region. 

Disaster Recovery and Resiliency Funders Forum

Representatives from federal (EDA, HUD, USDA) and state agencies (Golden LEAF, NC Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR), NC Department of Environmental Quality, NC Department of Commerce) will be present to discuss potential funding solutions for addressing disaster recovery and resiliency efforts. Following the session, speakers will be available to discuss community priorities with session participants and outline ways to maximize funding options - bring your project ideas and be ready to discuss how they can be supported with the resource providers!

Note: The session originally scheduled for July 22 in Wilmington has been canceled. The Aug. 6 session still has available seating - RSVP information below.

Date: Aug. 6, 2019

Time: 1 – 4:30 p.m.

Location: Lumber River Council of Governments (following the Regionalization Roundtable)

30 CJ Walker Road, Pembroke, NC 28372

RSVP Due: 7/31/2019

Target Audience: Open to all who want to learn more about recovery, resiliency and funding, including Mayors, Council Members, Managers, Economic Developers, Planners, Utility Directors, Community College representatives, Emergency Managers, and Water and Sewer Authority representatives.

Space is limited and registration is required. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to Pam Bostic at pbostic@sedcnc.org. Please be sure to note which session you are RSVPing for. Agenda and meeting details will be sent upon registration.

Regionalization roundtable

Representatives from the NC Division of Water Infrastructure will share information on financial and management approaches for structuring regional solutions, including information on the new Viable Utility Grant program. Additionally, representatives from local governments who have experienced regionalization will share their insights on benefits and challenges. Lunch will be provided following the session, so registration is required.

Date: Aug. 6, 2019

Time: 10 a.m. – noon

Location: Lumber River Council of Governments

30 CJ Walker Road, Pembroke, NC 28372

Target Audience: Mayors, Council Members, Managers, Economic Developers, Utility Directors 

RSVP Due: 7/31/2019

Space is limited and registration is required. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to Pam Bostic at pbostic@sedcnc.org. Agenda and meeting details will be sent upon registration.