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SUMMARY:Creative Economic Development Summer Workshop Series: Workshop 2
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening rural economies through creativity and connection\n\n\n\nThe Creative Economic Development Summer Workshop Series is a three-part learning experience designed for economic development professionals\, chamber leaders\, tourism staff\, and community champions across Southwest Minnesota. \n\n\n\nParticipants will leave with practical tools\, rural-focused examples\, and an action plan and resources for designing and implementing a creative economic development project in their own community.  \n\n\n\nRegistration for this series is closed. Keep an eye on our events calendar and news page to learn about future opportunities.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin a cohort of Southwest Minnesota community leaders for a combination of virtual sessions and an in-person workshop exploring how arts-based\, asset-based\, and community-driven strategies can: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nActivate underutilized spaces and downtowns\n\n\n\nSupport local businesses and entrepreneurs\n\n\n\nAttract and retain residents\n\n\n\nIncrease community engagement and participation\n\n\n\nStrengthen creative capital and a vibrant arts and culture ecosystem\n\n\n\nBuild stronger\, more resilient local economies\n\n\n\nEnhance community health and strengthen quality life\n\n\n\n\nThe Creative Economic Development Workshop Series is offered by Department of Public Transformation\, in partnership with Southwest Minnesota Initiative Foundation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeries Overview:\n\n\n\nWorkshop 1 (Virtual)\n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to Creative Economic DevelopmentExplore the foundations of creative economic development\, including arts-based and asset-based approaches\, the role of arts and culture in local economies\, and strategies for increasing community engagement and quality of life.\n\n\n\nTuesday\, June 16 | 12 – 1 PM CT\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop 2 (In-Person Deep Dive)\n\n\n\n\nFrom Ideas to Action: Designing Creative Economic Development ProjectsDive deeper into creative strategies for economic development through hands-on exercises\, examples\, and peer learning. Participants will begin developing a creative economic development project or initiative tailored to their community. Participants will conclude the workshop with conversation and networking at Bluenose Gopher Public House.\n\n\n\nWednesday\, July 22 | 11 AM – 4:30 PM CTAt The YES! House\, 726 Prentice Street\, Granite Falls\, MN (Lunch provided)\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop 3 (Virtual)\n\n\n\n\nRefining and Sustaining Your WorkReconnect with peers to reflect on progress\, strengthen your project plan\, and explore strategies for sustaining and resourcing your work moving forward.\n\n\n\nTuesday\, August 18 | 12 – 1 PM CT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend:\n\n\n\n\nEconomic Development Professionals\n\n\n\nChamber of Commerce Leaders\n\n\n\nTourism / CVB Staff\n\n\n\nCity & County Staff\n\n\n\nNonprofit and Community Development Professionals\n\n\n\nCommunity Development Champions (Elected Officials\, Volunteers\, Board Members) \n\n\n\n\nThis workshop series is open to folks working in small towns and rural communities across the 18-county Southwest Minnesota Initiative Foundation region. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Gain:\n\n\n\n\nA deeper understanding of creative economic development strategies\n\n\n\nTools for activating spaces and engaging community members\n\n\n\nExamples from rural communities doing this work successfully\n\n\n\nA peer network of fellow community leaders\n\n\n\nAn action plan for a project in your community\n\n\n\nOptional 1:1 coaching support with DoPT staff\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease reach out to vivian@publictransformation.org with any questions. 
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/creative-economic-development-summer-workshop-series-workshop-2/
LOCATION:The YES! House\, 726 Prentice St\, Granite Falls\, MN\, 56241\, United States
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