1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Since 1987, the NC Rural Center in North Carolina has worked to improve the quality of life for the state’s rural people and places. It operates with the core belief that rural communities have inherent cultural value and are vital to the overall economic health of the state. Patrick Woodie is a life-long rural North Carolina resident and President &amp;amp; CEO of the NC Rural Center. He has dedicated his career to rural communities and joins&amp;nbsp;The Rural Business Show to provide his insights on how small-town economies have changed over the past two decades and the main forces that will drive success for these communities today and into the future. &amp;nbsp; The Rural Business Show https://ruralbusiness.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/28141319/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/28141319