--- title: Trey Cash Named NC Business Rural Trailblazer for 2024 description: 🎉 Congratulations to Trey Cash, our NC Business Rural Trailblazer for 2024! 🎉 With almost 3.5 million people living in rural areas, North Carolina relies on leaders like Trey, who are driving economic growth in towns and communities across the state. 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Recognized by Business North Carolina, this prestigious honor celebrates thriving professionals under 40 who are creating jobs and championing rural areas. Trey Cash serves as the Economic Development Director for Greene and Lenoir Counties, and his dedication to creating opportunities is unmatched. A certified North Carolina Economic Developer, Trey is also one of the youngest members on the Board of Directors for the North Carolina Economic Development Association. His commitment to his community extends beyond his profession, as he also serves on the Corporate Board of Directors for the Boys & Girls Club of the Coastal Plain and as an Elder at Snow Hill Presbyterian Church. Please join us in congratulating Trey on this incredible achievement and his continued efforts to create a brighter future for our rural communities! ## Read On [![](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/1709733449019-copy.jpg?width=352&name=1709733449019-copy.jpg)](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/edr-staff-attend-north-carolina-economic-development-association-nceda-spring-conference) ##### [EDR Staff Attend North Carolina Economic Development Association (NCEDA) Spring Conference](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/edr-staff-attend-north-carolina-economic-development-association-nceda-spring-conference) The North Carolina Global TransPark Economic Development Region’s Mark Pope and Julie Graham joined... 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