2010 Symposium on Small Towns and Rural-Urban Gathering
“Finding Solutions and Redefining Communities”
The theme for the 2010 Symposium on Small Towns will focus on leadership, capacity building, and practical solutions for improving small-town communities and strengthening rural-urban connections. In tough economic times, the importance of connecting with people and ideas outside of our local situations becomes vital.
Participants in the 2010 Symposium will learn about:
- saving money by reducing energy costs and waste;
- filling empty storefronts; and
- creating effective partnerships and collaborations to address issues facing rural communities.
The University of Minnesota, Morris Center for Small Towns and Minnesota Rural Partners, Inc. and their Rural Urban Connections project are pleased to co-host this event. The Symposium will be a one-day event on June 10, 2010.
The Rural-Urban Gathering will be held on the evening of June 9, 2010, hosted by Minnesota Rural Partners, Inc. The focus of the gathering will be on the newly developing Rural-Urban Partnership Council with its emphasis on education, workforce and entrepreneurship to increase innovation and wealth creation. Both events will be held at the University of Minnesota Morris campus.
Scholarships are available to those who might need assistance with the already low cost to attend. Please contact the Center for Small Towns to learn more about the scholarship opportunities.
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