If you've been sitting on a breakout session proposal idea for the 2027 Rural Summit, it's not too late to share your idea! Three Reasons Why You Should Submit Your ��2027 Rural Summit Proposal Idea: 🔹 You'd like to share your idea with 800 rural leaders in March 🔹Your idea supports innovation, practical solutions, and/or collaboration from rural North Carolina 🔹 Your idea fits under at least one of the Rural Center's four foundational pillars: leadership, capital, advocacy, or capacity building Proposals are due by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on Friday, October 30, 2026. You do not have to have your idea fully planned out to submit it. Our team will help you format and finalize the content of your session if your idea is selected. To learn more about what makes a strong proposal and submit your own, visit our Request for Proposals: https://ow.ly/oXG45100PHP #CelebrateRural