EVENT - Reimagining Rural – a gathering of people in 25 communities across Montana to learn, connect, and develop ideas for a vibrant future.

Sept 15: speaker and rural expert Ben Winchester will share his “brain gain” research that counters negativity common in current discussions of rural communities. Ben is a Senior Fellow at the University of Minnesota Extension Center for Community Vitality.

You can see Ben at: extension.umn.edu/contacts-community-development/ben-winchester

Sept. 29: Deb Brown and Becky McCray of SAVE YOUR TOWN will challenge the communities to think about and embrace an “Idea Friendly” approach to community work that doesn’t depend on a board or formal structure. They will walk the group through practical steps to help shape a brighter future. Learn more at: saveyour.town