Please send us your suggestions to make the next Blue Ridge Rising Two-State Summit (August 25-27, 2026, in Asheville, N.C.) a great success. We welcome your ideas for session topics, speakers, panelists, field trips, and more. We also welcome your help in organizing or facilitating specific sessions and assisting on-site. Contact: Kelly Fain, kfain@brpfoundation.org.
Summit Suggestions

Summit Suggestions
Capacity Building, Marketing, Resource Protection, Unified Regional Voice, Visitor Experience, Workforce Education

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Give the Region a Stronger Voice
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Help Analyze the Parkway’s Scenic Views
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Seeking Youth Conservation Corps Leaders and Crew Members
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