Community Highlights

SCACED hosts the annual South Carolina Community Capital Conference, “Transforming Communities” and awards The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond with "Champion" award.

In January, more than 30 public, private and nonprofit stakeholders from Appalachia and beyond took part in the Appalachia Health Investment Design Forum at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond's branch in Charlotte, North Carolina.

First Vice President Mark Mullinix and Jeanne Milliken Bonds participated in the first multi-disciplinary conference for academic researchers and black communities across the nation.

Community Leaders gathered in April at Humanim at the American Brewery to share community development activities in East Baltimore with Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard.

Mark Mullinix, first vice president, and Jeanne Milliken Bonds, senior manager, regional community development, traveled to the region for a day trip to engage in a conversation with the community about economic strategies, resiliency and Opportunity Zones.

MDC Celebrates 50 Years of “State of the South” and Continues Work on Economic Mobility.

How can western North Carolina, as a region, grow the talent needed by local employers, while simultaneously improving region-wide economic mobility for the people of the region?

More than 200 SCACED members, partner organizations and legislators convened at the South Carolina General Assembly to discuss issues of interest pertaining to community development.