Rural Broadband Initiative Did you know...many communities in the TMCN organization are eligible for these funds? Is YOUR community one of them? Is YOUR community ready? Connect American Funds (H.R. 3152 2015) are in Phase II and will subsidize projects by smaller carriers in areas where the digital divide persists. Service providers eligible for CAF ... Read More >
TMCN ANNUAL CONFERENCE IS COMING! Do you feel like everyday you are trying to "Beat the Clock" to "Let's Make a Deal"? Do you feel like a grant application is like playing Scrabble? Does it leave you wondering "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader"? Get ready to have a great time and learn about the latest ... Read More >
Quadrant Luncheons are BACK! Our first for 2023 will be held in Brownwood! Please join us for networking, lunch, and a presentation on Working on Workforce Development. We encourage each community to bring guests that would be encouraged, inspired and motivated by learning more on a tough topic and networking with your neighbors. Tickets are $15. ... Read More >
Please join us for networking, lunch, and a presentation on The Impact of Teacher Workforce on the Local Community. This meeting will be hosted by the Sweetwater/Nolan Co. Chamber of Commerce and SEED, and will be held at the fantastic WASP MUSEUM. FACT: 77% of all Texas school teachers are considering leaving their roles. Imagine what would happen if ... Read More >
Please join us for networking, lunch, and a presentation on The Impact of the Teacher Workforce on the Local Community. This meeting will be hosted by the City of Jacksboro/Jacksboro EDC, and will be held at historic Fort Richardson! Happy Texas Independence Day! FACT: 77% of all Texas school teachers are considering leaving their roles. Imagine what ... Read More >
The Impact of the Teacher Workforce on the Local Community FACT: 77% of all Texas school teachers are considering leaving their roles. Imagine what would happen if your schools lost more than 3 out of 4 of your teachers this year. What would happen to the students? Their families? Your local employers? Your community? Even if you personally ... Read More >
TMCN Downtown Workshop 2023 REGISTER NOW! We have partnered with the high-energy, needle-mover Lorie Vincent http://www.accelerationbydesign.com to bring our members some fresh, valuable information and ideas! This one-day comprehensive workshop is designed to help communities re-imagine, re-purpose and re-vitalize their business districts. Participants will drill down and take away tangible strategies, ideas, resources and a ... Read More >
Mark your calendars for the annual Chambers of Commerce Best Practices workshop. Designed for chamber professionals who desire to gain classroom knowledge and draw upon the wisdom of their peers while making professional connections to build their chamber network.  DEFINING OUR PURPOSE – What Makes Chambers Different EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION - Building a Stronger, More ... Read More >
BE the FORCE for Your Community! Click on the link immediately below to see the Entire Day's schedule and the Speakers Line Up pages! Copy of Speakers Line Up for Newsletter (8.5 x 11 in) WHEN: Wednesday October 25, 2023 WHERE: Abilene Conference Center 500 Cypress St, Abilene, TX 79601 TIME: Registration opens at ... Read More >
IT'S THE FIRST MEMBERSHIP MEETING OF THE YEAR! Come find out how the 88th Legislative Session ended, and what bills and laws will now affect our rural communities. TMCN board member and Vice Chancellor of TSTC, Gail Lawrence, will give us an update that will be sure to enlighten. We will also be hearing a ... Read More >