Iowa Rural Development Council

Thanks to everyone who attend this year’s Iowa Rural Development Summit! We hope this was a great networking opportunity for you all and hope you left feeling inspired and motivated to take ideas back to your community.

What an amazing summit! Thanks to all of our sponsors/exhibitors, speakers and panelists for helping make the 6th annual Iowa Rural Development Summit great!

The Iowa Rural Development Summit is in TWO days! See you soon!

Breakout Sessions Round 3 will be held in the afternoon of day 1 of the summit. These Breakout Sessions will focus on preserving the arts, small-town hotels, and aging and living in rural Iowa. To view more details on each session, visit: bit.ly/381lzwJ

We agree that every year we are always impressed by the number of amazing things happening across the state that many people don’t know about! Today is your last day to register for the Iowa Rural Development Summit. Don’t miss out! Register now at: bit.ly/36AG7f0

Registration is closing soon! The summit will bring rural residents and companies together to discuss the challenges and opportunities in their communities. Registration closes April 5th! Learn more and register at: iowardc.org/summit/

Day 2 will give you the opportunity to connect with others and generate creative ideas through our networking opportunities, roundtables, and keynote presentation. These discussions will make this 6th Iowa Rural Summit the best yet! Register now at: #summit-registration" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">iowardc.org/summit/#summit…

We have pre-conference opportunities scheduled for Monday, April 11th. You can choose one of these opportunities at no extra cost to summit attendees. Then, join us for a Welcome Reception at Reiman Gardens. For additional information, please visit: bit.ly/381lzwJ

For round 2 of our Break-out Sessions, we have sessions including broadband, housing, and education. You are sure to find motivation and ideas that you can take back to your rural community. Don’t miss out! Register now at: #summit-registration" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">iowardc.org/summit/#summit…

This quote is from one of the attendees from last year’s summit. We try our best to make sure this event is meaningful and inspiring for rural residents, leaders, and companies. Make plans to join us April 12-13th in Ames! Learn more at: #summit-registration" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">iowardc.org/summit/#summit…

Our Day 1 Schedule is available now! Tuesday, April 12th will be an invigorating day jam-packed with networking, Break-out Sessions, and awards ceremonies. Register now at #summit-registration" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">iowardc.org/summit/#summit…

Our keynote speaker for day 2 is Brenda Clark Hamilton. She will discuss the importance of leadership and the need to constantly work to recruit & train new leaders. Read more about Brenda here: bit.ly/33Lltrn Register for the summit at: bit.ly/36AG7f0

We have expanded registration to include a special student rate for only $25! Any high school or college student can attend the summit to discuss strategies, generate ideas & learn more about becoming future leaders in their rural community. Register at: bit.ly/3MPlz2X

This year’s summit will be held at the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center in Ames, Iowa. An easy walk from the campus of ISU and just 30 miles from downtown Des Moines. For those who are traveling from out of town, learn more and book your room at: gatewayames.com

We have some amazing Break-out Sessions planned for the summit this year. There will be 3 different rounds of sessions on day 1 of the summit. We hope to see you there and join in the discussion of these important topics facing our rural communities!

Individuals are welcome to attend the 2022 Iowa Rural Development Summit! Join us in Ames this April as we bring together leaders from small towns across Iowa to discuss our rural communities' unique challenges and opportunities. Register now at bit.ly/3uGd17N

The Iowa Rural Development Council is focused on 5 key areas of challenges and opportunities in rural communities. At the 2022 Summit we will have discussions and break-out sessions in these key areas so you can bring back innovation, information, and resources home with you.

Build your team for the 2022 IRDC Summit! We are asking you bring a 3-person team to the Summit, an approach that has helped generate consensus and momentum in those places that were represented. Your team can attend the summit for only $210! Register at bit.ly/3gEQRKX

Come with your team, leave with a planning committee! 3 members of your community and can be your team for the Iowa Rural Development Summit. You’ll walk away feeling energized to take plans and ideas back to your rural community. Find out more at bit.ly/3gUpUTL

Join us in Ames April 12-13th as we bring together leaders from small towns across Iowa to discuss our rural communities' unique challenges and opportunities. Three person team registration: bit.ly/3gEQRKX Individual registration: bit.ly/3uGd17N