Capacity Building Projects
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Securing and Sharing Resources to Grow
Implementing this ambitious plan across 29 counties requires funding, staff, strong networks, regular communications, and collective learning–including the annual Two-State Summit.
Capacity Building Project Updates
PROJECT UPDATES
Ramsey & Petersen join Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
Capacity Building, In the News
Date: August 03
August 3, 2026 The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation recently welcomed Kristina Ramsey as Director of Engagement & External Affairs for the nonprofit and Kimberly Petersen as the project coordinator for its Blue Ridge Rising program. Ramsey…
PROJECT UPDATES
2026 Two-State Summit
Capacity Building, Project Updates
Date: June 17
Join community leaders and partners from the entire Blue Ridge Parkway corridor for the 2026 Blue Ridge Rising Two-State Summit, August 25-27, at Biltmore in Asheville, N.C. The 2026 Summit…
PROJECT UPDATES
Community Ambassadors (Gateway Community Representation)
Capacity Building, Project Updates
Date: June 17
Our 30 Blue Ridge Rising community ambassadors were recruited and selected in late 2024 and early 2025, and they continue to serve as outstanding resources for the entire project. Representing…
PROJECT UPDATES
This Website!
Capacity Building, Project Updates
Date: June 17
We have completely overhauled the BlueRidgeRising.com website to serve as a much-improved platform for communicating with our 1,200+ community partners and other interested individuals and agencies. The new website provides…
Current Needs
As we implement the Blue Ridge Rising Action Plan, we continually seek out information, contacts, guidance, and other assistance. See how you can help right now.
