
SDSU Extension will host its sixth annual Energize! Exploring Innovative Rural Communities conference May 22-23, 2024 in Hot Springs, South Dakota.
The Energize! Exploring Innovative Rural Communities Conference is designed to energize South Dakota’s rural communities by inviting them to network with community leaders from across the state to share success stories, get new ideas and take action to improve their own communities. The conference offers several sessions led by a nationally-known keynote speaker and South Dakota leaders who have found success in rural areas.
Previous Energize! Conferences have been hosted in DeSmet, Lemmon, Milbank, Fort Pierre and Wessington Springs. At those events, a clear focus on bringing community leaders and business owners together to share their experiences and knowledge on a variety of topics proved to be powerful as groups learned from each other. Like the creative venues used for conference locations, this event offers creative possibilities for rural areas.
Visit the event page below to register for this year's Energize! Conference.
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ENERGIZE! Exploring Innovative Rural Communities Conference
SDSU Extension will host its sixth annual Energize! Exploring Innovative Rural Communities conference May 22-23, 2024 in Hot Springs, South Dakota.
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