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North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has once again proclaimed April as Financial Literacy Month. State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) kicked off its efforts by teaming up with CUNA Mutual Group and Charlotte-Mecklenburg County Schools to host a multi-school SECU Reality of Money® event
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has once again proclaimed April as Financial Literacy Month. State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) kicked off its efforts by teaming up with CUNA Mutual Group and Charlotte-Mecklenburg County Schools to host a multi-school SECU Reality of Money® event
 
The Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded a total of $5,417,644 million in funding at its April 2023 meeting.
The Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded a total of $5,417,644 million in funding at its April 2023 meeting.
 
Protecting Personal Information and the Environment are Top Goals
 
Recently, Golden LEAF President, Chief Executive Officer Scott T. Hamilton sat down with North Carolina Military Business Center Executive Director Scott Dorney via Zoom and filmed an episode of Critical Conversations.
Recently, Golden LEAF President, Chief Executive Officer Scott T. Hamilton sat down with North Carolina Military Business Center Executive Director Scott Dorney via Zoom and filmed an episode of Critical Conversations.
 
It was a case of rinse and repeat for North Carolina lawmakers as they heard much of the same testimony from North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) officials on efforts to help those who lost homes due to Hurricanes Matthew and Florence.
It was a case of rinse and repeat for North Carolina lawmakers as they heard much of the same testimony from North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) officials on efforts to help those who lost homes due to Hurricanes Matthew and Florence.
 
“Ironically, the decision to designate Cuba as a State Sponsor of Terrorism and the decision to authorize this trip were made by the same agencies,” said Rep. David Rouzer, R-NC7.
“Ironically, the decision to designate Cuba as a State Sponsor of Terrorism and the decision to authorize this trip were made by the same agencies,” said Rep. David Rouzer, R-NC7.
 
Today, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded a total of $5,417,644 million in funding.
Today, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded a total of $5,417,644 million in funding.
 
Golden LEAF External Affairs Intern Spotlight: Savanna Ramirez
 
Golden LEAF Staff Spotlight: J.P. Boyd
Golden LEAF Staff Spotlight: J.P. Boyd
 
Golden LEAF Scholarship alumna Jessica Blackwell grew up in a rural community in Columbus County as a farmer’s daughter.
Golden LEAF Scholarship alumna Jessica Blackwell grew up in a rural community in Columbus County as a farmer’s daughter.
 
There are 761 Golden LEAF Scholars currently attending North Carolina colleges and universities across the state. Over the last few months, we have had the opportunity to visit with more than 170 of them at on campus gatherings hosted by their college chancellor
There are 761 Golden LEAF Scholars currently attending North Carolina colleges and universities across the state. Over the last few months, we have had the opportunity to visit with more than 170 of them at on campus gatherings hosted by their college chancellor
 
Digital Programming Encourages Exploration of State’s Trails, Parks, and Recreation Areas
 
Wake County is asking the N.C. Supreme Court to take up a dispute over the county's scrap metal contract.
Wake County is asking the N.C. Supreme Court to take up a dispute over the county's scrap metal contract.
 
The Not-in-My-Backyard (NIMBY) mentality is going after oysters. Complaining about unsightly materials and bad smells, some property owners on the coastline want oyster farmers to do their business elsewhere or call for moratoriums to be placed on new farming leases.
The Not-in-My-Backyard (NIMBY) mentality is going after oysters. Complaining about unsightly materials and bad smells, some property owners on the coastline want oyster farmers to do their business elsewhere or call for moratoriums to be placed on new farming leases.
 
At a Charlotte City Council meeting held on Feb. 27, an unusual turn of events occurred, as a routine measure to approve an ammunition purchase for the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) nearly did not pass.
At a Charlotte City Council meeting held on Feb. 27, an unusual turn of events occurred, as a routine measure to approve an ammunition purchase for the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) nearly did not pass.
 
Golden LEAF’s Flood Mitigation Program has relaunched its application and is available at goldenleaf.org/mitigation/.
Golden LEAF’s Flood Mitigation Program has relaunched its application and is available at goldenleaf.org/mitigation/.
 
Annually thousands of people (over 15,000 in 2022) participate in the North Carolina Fossil Festival in Aurora, N.C. Participation reflects the fact that fossil hunting has become a popular activity for thousands of individuals and families across the region and nation
Annually thousands of people (over 15,000 in 2022) participate in the North Carolina Fossil Festival in Aurora, N.C. Participation reflects the fact that fossil hunting has become a popular activity for thousands of individuals and families across the region and nation
 
Applications for the Spring 2023 Golden LEAF SITE Program are due Thursday, March 16th at noon. If you have started an application, please make sure to have the application completed, including all required attachments, before noon on March 16th.
Applications for the Spring 2023 Golden LEAF SITE Program are due Thursday, March 16th at noon. If you have started an application, please make sure to have the application completed, including all required attachments, before noon on March 16th.
 
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a trial court ruling supporting the planned Mid-Currituck Bridge to the Outer Banks.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a trial court ruling supporting the planned Mid-Currituck Bridge to the Outer Banks.
 
Triangle Business Journal (TBJ) recently announced the winners of its 2023 Women in Business Awards, naming Jama Campbell, State Employees’ Credit Union’s (SECU’s) executive director of the SECU Foundation, as a recipient.
Triangle Business Journal (TBJ) recently announced the winners of its 2023 Women in Business Awards, naming Jama Campbell, State Employees’ Credit Union’s (SECU’s) executive director of the SECU Foundation, as a recipient.
 
Recently, Golden LEAF President, Chief Executive Officer Scott T. Hamilton sat down with the North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler via Zoom and filmed an episode of Critical Conversations.
Recently, Golden LEAF President, Chief Executive Officer Scott T. Hamilton sat down with the North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler via Zoom and filmed an episode of Critical Conversations.
 
State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) and the SECU Foundation were first-place recipients of two statewide Credit Union National Association (CUNA) awards sponsored by the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation (CCUF)
State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) and the SECU Foundation were first-place recipients of two statewide Credit Union National Association (CUNA) awards sponsored by the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation (CCUF)
 
House Oversight Committee James Comer (R-KY) accused the Biden administration of “operating in bad faith” and obstructing his committee’s investigation into the Biden family’s finances.
House Oversight Committee James Comer (R-KY) accused the Biden administration of “operating in bad faith” and obstructing his committee’s investigation into the Biden family’s finances.
 
Company Encourages Americans to Take the Phone’s Down for 5 Challenge During National Day of Unplugging on March 3
Company Encourages Americans to Take the Phone’s Down for 5 Challenge During National Day of Unplugging on March 3
 
The March 1, 2023 deadline is fast approaching for the Golden LEAF Colleges and Universities Scholarship. Information and the application for the 2023-2024 school year is available at CFNC.org.
The March 1, 2023 deadline is fast approaching for the Golden LEAF Colleges and Universities Scholarship. Information and the application for the 2023-2024 school year is available at CFNC.org.
 
As the Golden LEAF Foundation enters the second year of a five-year strategic plan, the Foundation continues its work funding strategies to improve the economic conditions of North Carolina’s rural and tobacco-dependent communities.
As the Golden LEAF Foundation enters the second year of a five-year strategic plan, the Foundation continues its work funding strategies to improve the economic conditions of North Carolina’s rural and tobacco-dependent communities.
 
State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) is pleased to announce that Chief Culture Officer Emma Hayes has been named to the “2023 Women’s Leadership Diversity IMPACT 50 List” by Career Mastered Magazine.
State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) is pleased to announce that Chief Culture Officer Emma Hayes has been named to the “2023 Women’s Leadership Diversity IMPACT 50 List” by Career Mastered Magazine.
 
Briefly describe your role at Golden LEAF.
 
The N.C. Court of Appeals will decide whether to revive a lawsuit challenging Currituck County's use of occupancy tax money.
The N.C. Court of Appeals will decide whether to revive a lawsuit challenging Currituck County's use of occupancy tax money.
 
On February 20, 2023, the Golden LEAF Foundation welcomed Jordan Henderson as Operations Manager.
On February 20, 2023, the Golden LEAF Foundation welcomed Jordan Henderson as Operations Manager.
 
Mobile service brings access to advanced technology to Roanoke Rapids
 
The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) will be voting Feb. 15 on a proposed study which will utilize managed lanes on Interstate 77.
The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) will be voting Feb. 15 on a proposed study which will utilize managed lanes on Interstate 77.
 
Small businesses, like Captain Stanley’s Seafood Restaurant in Raleigh, are vital to the U.S. economy. So much so they are called the “backbone of America.”
Small businesses, like Captain Stanley’s Seafood Restaurant in Raleigh, are vital to the U.S. economy. So much so they are called the “backbone of America.”
 
Recently, Golden LEAF President, Chief Executive Officer Scott T. Hamilton sat down with the President of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) and Washington County Commissioner Tracey Johnson via Zoom and filmed an episode of Critical Conversations.
Recently, Golden LEAF President, Chief Executive Officer Scott T. Hamilton sat down with the President of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) and Washington County Commissioner Tracey Johnson via Zoom and filmed an episode of Critical Conversations.
 
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