Rural Urban connection
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First in Future: State Board of Education Chair Eric Davis
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First in Future: President of the state association of County Commissioners Kevin Austin
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First in Future: Director of community engagement at Forward Wilkes LB Prevette
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First in Future: Mayor of Troy, North Carolina Sherri Allgood
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First in Future: President of Central Piedmont Community College Dr. Kandi Deitemeyer
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First in Future: Director of UNC Charlotte Urban Institute Jeff Michael
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First in Future: President of the NC Economic Development Association Dr. Pat Mitchell
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First in Future: Vice President for Resource Development and Partnerships at DHIC Yvette Holmes: Podcast 1 of 2
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First in Future: Chief Executive Officer and President of MCNC Jean Davis
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