Rural Summit
October 6-7, 2026 | Rural Economic Summit –
Murphy Center, ECU Campus, Greenville, NC
Overview
The NC Rural Economic Summit brings together engaged, innovative business leaders to share ideas and resources and take collaborative action to strengthen small communities across North Carolina. It also features Business North Carolina’s annual Trailblazers Awards, celebrating leaders driving NC rural success.
Summit Program Topics
- Farm Bill & Ag Transitions
- Coastal Resilience Development
- Workforce & Child Care Infrastructure
- Broadband 2.0: Adoption & Digital Skills
- Housing, Main Streets & Retention
- NextGen Rural Entrepreneurship
- Healthcare & Hospital Sustainability
- Industrial Recruitment, Logistics & Ports
Event Hotel
Hilton Greenville: October 5th-7th, with a rate of $179
Secure your reservations by either:
1. Calling the hotel directly (252) 355-5000 and using the code: NCES
1. Calling the hotel directly (252) 355-5000 and using the code: NCES
2. Or by simply clicking the link here: NC Economic Summit 2026
The cut-off date for guest to book is 9/05/2026.
ADA Accommodations
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the ADA coordinator at least 1-2 weeks prior to the event at 252-737-1018 / ada-coordinator@ecu.edu