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SUMMARY:January 2025 Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Important Information for the 89th Texas Legislative Session\nWe are excited to announce our first Membership Meeting of 2025. Our distinguished guest speaker\, TSTC Vice Chancellor Gail Lawrence\, will share invaluable insights and impactful topics for the upcoming legislative year. \nThis is a pivotal moment for us\, as January marks the beginning of the 89th Legislative Session. It is essential for rural Texans to unite and ensure our priorities are heard loud and clear by our lawmakers. \nYour presence is important. Join us in shaping the future of our communities and region by attending this important meeting and making your voice heard. Together\, we can make a significant impact. \nAnd as always\, we will have time to network with your peers! \n  \nWHEN: Wednesday January 22\, 2025 \nWHERE: Hendrick Hospice Care 1651 Pine St. Abilene (PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A DIFFERENT LOCATION than the past few times we have been hosted by Hendrick Health. This is across from the main hospital on North Pine.) \nTIME: 11:30am – 2:30pm \nCOST: $20 \n\n\n                \n                        \n                            Quarterly Membership Meeting\n                             \n                        \n                        Name*\n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                                                \n                            \n                        Email*\n                            \n                        Phone*Names of Attendees      (click + to add more)Community Name*Number of Registrations Quantity*\n					\n					\n						Price:\n						$20.00\n					\n					\n					 Quantity \n				Total\n							$0.00\n							\n						Credit Card\n			\n          \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n        \n                        Δ \n                        \n\n 
URL:https://tmcn.org/event/january-2025-membership-meeting/
ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Midwest Community Network":MAILTO:tmcn@tmcn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073420
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T192654Z
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SUMMARY:Quadrant Mtg - MARCH 5 BRECKENRIDGE - Strong Community Collaborations
DESCRIPTION:Interagency Partnerships and Collaborations\nis the topic for our first Quadrant meeting of 2025!\n  \nHow Entities/Agencies in Breckenridge Partner Together and Collaborate \nCommunity Collaboration is one of the most valuable assets your community can possess. Join us in a panel discussion about positive and professional communication\, respect\, sharing the workload\, and much more. \nPanel participants: \n\nJudge Michael Roach\, Stephens County Judge\nCynthia Northrup\, City Administrator\, City of Breckenridge\nPrairie Freeman\, Breckenridge ISD Superintendent \nYuri Huntington\, Executive Director Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce\nDavid Miller\, Executive Director\, Breckenridge Economic Development Corporation\n\nCitizens gain more understanding when they see how we work together: including the mobilization of resources\, knowledge sharing\, and the leveraging of collective strengths. \nIt amplifies impact\, drives innovation\, and promotes sustainable solutions to complex challenges. Come participate in the open Q&A as representatives from the City of Breckenridge\, Breckenridge ISD\, Shackleford County\, Hospital\, Chamber of Commerce and Breckenridge EDC discuss their roles in the county and city successful partnerships. \nWHEN: Wednesday March 5\, 2025 \nWHERE: TSTC Breckenridge Campus  415 N. Breckenridge St.  Breckenridge\, TX 76424 \nTIME: 11:30am – 1:30pm \nCOST: $20 \n\n                \n                        \n                            Quadrant Luncheon Registration\n                             \n                        \n                        Name\n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                                                \n                            \n                        Tickets Quantity\n					\n					\n						Price:\n						$20.00\n					\n					\n					 Quantity \n				Total\n							\n						If registering more than one person\, please list all attendeesPhone *(Required)Email*(Required)\n                            \n                        Credit CardCard Details\n					\n					Cardholder Name\n				\n			\n          \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n        \n                        Δ
URL:https://tmcn.org/event/2025-quadrant-mtg-march-5-breckenridge/
ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Midwest Community Network":MAILTO:tmcn@tmcn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073420
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SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED - Quadrant Mtg - March 27 COMANCHE -
DESCRIPTION:DUE TO UNFORSEEN SCHEDULE CONFLICTS\, THIS MEETING WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR APRIL. CHECK BACK SOON!! \n  \nHow Entities/Agencies in Comanche Partner Together and Collaborate \nCommunity Collaboration is one of the most valuable assets your community can possess. Join us in a panel discussion about positive and professional communication\, respect\, sharing the workload\, and much more. \nInvited Panel participants: \n\nJudge Stephanie Davis\, Comanche County Judge\nJim Winkelmann\, City Administrator\, City of Comanche\nDenise Imiola\, Thriving Economy \nCarrie Johnson\, Executive Director Comanche Chamber of Commerce\n Robin Barfield\, Executive Director\, Comanche Texas Economic Development Corporation\n\nCitizens gain more understanding when they see how we work together: including the mobilization of resources\, knowledge sharing\, and the leveraging of collective strengths. \nIt amplifies impact\, drives innovation\, and promotes sustainable solutions to complex challenges. Come participate in the open Q&A as representatives from the City of Comanche\, Comanche County\, Chamber of Commerce and Comanche EDC discuss their roles in the county and city successful partnerships. \nWHEN:  Thursday March 27 \nTIME: 11:30am – 1:30pm \nWHERE: Rathbone Hall  122 N. Austin  Comanche TX \n 
URL:https://tmcn.org/event/quadrant-mtg-march-27-comanche-successful-community-collaborations/
LOCATION:122 N. Austin Comanche TX\, 122 N. Austin\, Comanche\, TX\, 76442\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Midwest Community Network":MAILTO:tmcn@tmcn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073420
CREATED:20250324T183557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T145115Z
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SUMMARY:Quadrant Meeting - Snyder - April 2 Community Collaborations
DESCRIPTION:Interagency Partnerships and Collaborations\nis the topic for our Quadrant meetings of 2025!\n  \nHow Entities/Agencies in Snyder Partner Together and Collaborate \nCommunity Collaboration is one of the most valuable assets your community can possess. Join us in a panel discussion about positive and professional communication\, respect\, sharing the workload\, and much more. \nInvited panelists include: \n\n\n\nTerry Williams\, Scurry County Commissioner\nEli Torres\, City Administrator\, City of Snyder\nElla Helms\, Cogdell Memorial Hospital\nKenny Miller\, President\, Snyder Chamber of Commerce\nBarbara Leatherwood\, Executive Director\, Development Corporation of Snyder\nJeff McGinnis\, Director of Safety\, Snyder ISD\n\n\n\nCitizens gain more understanding when they see how we work together: including the mobilization of resources\, knowledge sharing\, and the leveraging of collective strengths. \nIt amplifies impact\, drives innovation\, and promotes sustainable solutions to complex challenges. Come participate in the open Q&A as representatives from the City of Snyder\, Cogdell Hospital\, Scurry County\, Development Corporation of Snyder and the Chamber of Commerce discuss their roles in the successful partnerships of both county and city. \nWHEN: Wednesday April 2\, 2025 \nWHERE: Martha Ann Women’s Club  1600 Martha Ann Blvd.  Snyder\, TX 79549 \nTIME: 11:30am – 1:30pm \nCOST: $20 \n\n                \n                        \n                            Quadrant Luncheon Registration\n                             \n                        \n                        Name\n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                                                \n                            \n                        Tickets Quantity\n					\n					\n						Price:\n						$20.00\n					\n					\n					 Quantity \n				Total\n							\n						If registering more than one person\, please list all attendeesPhone *(Required)Email*(Required)\n                            \n                        Credit CardCard Details\n					\n					Cardholder Name\n				\n			\n          \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n        \n                        Δ
URL:https://tmcn.org/event/quadrant-meeting-snyder-april-2-community-collaborations/
LOCATION:Martha Ann Women’s Center\, 1600 Martha Ann Blvd\, Snyder\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Midwest Community Network":MAILTO:tmcn@tmcn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073420
CREATED:20250328T202551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T231040Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Networking Luncheon - April 23
DESCRIPTION:This membership networking meeting has been cancelled. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and hope to see many of you in July! \n  \n  \n \nHealthy People\, Strong Communities\nHow your local hospital contributes to the economic growth and development of your town\nRural hospital administrators will discuss the importance of sustainable healthcare in your communities and the challenges they face to ensure local access to quality care. \nInvited panelists include: \n\nTed Matthews\, CEO\, Anson General Hospital\nClay Vogel\, CEO\, Coleman County Medical Center\nMichelle Stevens\, CEO\, Haskell Memorial Hospital\nMichael Moorhead\, CEO\, Stonewall Memorial Hospital\, Aspermont\nKelly Cheek\, Executive Director\,  Texas Rural Health Association/West Central Texas Council of Governments\n\nWorking together to ensure access to care in our rural communities is more important now than ever.  Texas leads the nation in loss of rural inpatient care via facility closure or conversion (26) over the last 15 years\, and Texas also leads the nation in the number of facilities vulnerable to closure (47). \nJoin us to learn how we can work together to ensure access to care in our rural communities. \nWHEN: Wednesday April 23\, 2025 \nTIME: 11:30am – 2:30pm \nWHERE: Hendrick Medical Center North \nShelton Building Auxiliary Conference Center A \nAbilene\, TX 79601 \nCOST: $20 \n 
URL:https://tmcn.org/event/networking-luncheon-april-23-the-pulse-of-rural-healthcare-in-the-texas-midwest/
LOCATION:Hendrick Health North – Shelton Bldg\, Abilene\, TX
ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Midwest Community Network":MAILTO:tmcn@tmcn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T161500
DTSTAMP:20260404T073420
CREATED:20250423T225434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T230826Z
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SUMMARY:Chamber Best Practices - May 22\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: MAY 22\, 2025 \nWHERE: TSTC WEST 80 campus   650 W Hwy 80 Abilene 79601  Conference Rm 125 \nTIME: 9:30AM – 4:15PM \nCOST $50/PERSON incl. Resources and Lunch \n\n 
URL:https://tmcn.org/event/chamber-best-practices-may-22-2025/
LOCATION:TSTC West campus\, 650 E. Hwy 80\, Abilene\, TX\, 79601\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Midwest Community Network":MAILTO:tmcn@tmcn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073420
CREATED:20250430T182220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T140054Z
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SUMMARY:Elected Officials Seminar 2025
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE FROM PREVIOUS YEARS. We are at TSTC 650 E. Hwy 80 Abilene 79601\n  \n  \n\n2025 ELECTED OFFICIALS SEMINAR \nRegistration will be open through Friday June 6\, 2025.\n\nParliamentary Procedure\, Open Meetings Act\, Public Information Act\nCybersecurity – including State Certification – NEW\nUnderstanding Your City Budgets and Spending\n Economic Development Sales Tax and Community Leaders – NEW\n Becoming an Ambassador for your Community – NEW\n Getting to Know your local Council of Governments\n Grants and additional Funding for your community.\n\nWHEN: Wednesday June 11\, 2025 \nWHERE:  TSTC Campus   Conference Rm 125   650 E. Hwy 80    Abilene TX 79601 \nTIME: 8:00am – 5:00pm \nCOST: $45/person includes meal \n\n                \n                        \n                            Elected Officials Seminar\n                             \n                        \n                        Name\n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                                                \n                            \n                        Tickets Quantity\n					\n					\n						Price:\n						$45.00\n					\n					\n					 Quantity \n				Total\n							\n						If registering more than one person\, please list all attendeesPhone *(Required)Email*(Required)\n                            \n                        Credit CardCard Details\n					\n					Cardholder Name\n				\n			\n          \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n        \n                        Δ \n                        \n\n 
URL:https://tmcn.org/event/elected-officials-seminar-2025/
LOCATION:TSTC Abilene\, 650 E Hwy 80\, Abilene\, 79601
ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Midwest Community Network":MAILTO:tmcn@tmcn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250723T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250723T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073420
CREATED:20250619T190158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T195801Z
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SUMMARY:July Membership Meeting - How to Succeed at Hard Conversations
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited!\nTMCN Quarterly Membership Meeting\nJoin us for a powerful and practical session you won’t want to miss.\nGuest Speaker: Nolan Sosa\, Vice President of Human Resources at Shannon Health\nTopic: How to Succeed at Hard Conversations \nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights on navigating tough workplace conversations with confidence and clarity. \nAs always\, enjoy networking time during the lunch hour with your peers—because at TMCN\, we believe in sharing solutions\, not re-inventing the wheel. \n\nWHEN: July 23\, 2025 \nWHERE: Taylor Co. Historical Bldg  317 Pecan St. Abilene TX 79601 \nTIME: 11:30am – 2:30pm \nCOST: $20 (LUNCH INCLUDED) \n\n                \n                        \n                            Quarterly Membership Meeting\n                             \n                        \n                        Name*\n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                                                \n                            \n                        Email*\n                            \n                        Phone*Names of Attendees      (click + to add more)Community Name*Number of Registrations Quantity*\n					\n					\n						Price:\n						$20.00\n					\n					\n					 Quantity \n				Total\n							$0.00\n							\n						Credit Card\n			\n          \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n        \n                        Δ
URL:https://tmcn.org/event/july-membership-meeting-how-to-succeed-at-hard-conversations/
LOCATION:Taylor Co. Historical Commission office\, 317 Pecan\, Abilene\, TX\, 79601\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Midwest Community Network":MAILTO:tmcn@tmcn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073420
CREATED:20250812T175028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T161056Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Get Out of Neutral Workshop 2025
DESCRIPTION:  \nWHAT TO EXPECT:\n\n\nThe Rural Spark will lead Economic Developers and board members in a hands-on workshop to take any project to the next level. The workshop will help communities get past the roadblocks and turn their ideas into a reality. You will leave with a strong plan by the end of the day to tackle your project and a resource guide to use in the future. \n\n\nResource organizations such as USDA\, TDA\, TPWD\, WCTCOG\, and more will be on-hand to help participants. There will also be seasoned ED Directors on-hand to help guide you. This group will serve as the resource team\, lending their expertise directly to you\, the rural economic developers. \n\n\nWe know you have many projects on your plate. We want you to bring one or two projects that you need the most help with\, or the one you feel is stuck and you can’t get past a certain point\, or one that needs a little help to be pushed over the finish line. No project? No problem. Come and help others with their project and collect new ideas for your own community. You will not leave empty-handed. \nREGISTRATION INFO:\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://tmcn.org/event/get-out-of-neutral-workshop-2025/
LOCATION:TSTC Abilene\, 650 E Hwy 80\, Abilene\, 79601
ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Midwest Community Network":MAILTO:tmcn@tmcn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073420
CREATED:20250825T183038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T144851Z
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SUMMARY:Last Membership Meeting - Sept 24 - Smart Social Media AND an 89th Lege Update
DESCRIPTION:🚀 Stay Ahead in the Digital Game with AI-Driven Strategies \nArtificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping algorithms and advertising tactics—making it more important than ever to understand how these changes affect your content strategy. That’s why Texas Midwest Community Network is teaming up with Golden Shovel Agency to bring you practical\, low-cost (and even free!) tips to help you maximize your impact across social media and paid advertising. \n  \n🎙️ Bethany Quinn\, CEO of Golden Shovel\, will break down (even if you’re not a data nerd) how AI is revolutionizing: \n\nOrganic search results\nAd performance optimization\nROI tracking and analytics\n\nWhether you’re a seasoned marketer or just getting started\, this session will help you work smarter—not harder—in your digital campaigns. Register today and join us for an insightful\, actionable discussion. \n📜 Bonus Session: Legislative Recap    HD 71 Representative Stan Lambert and TSTC Deputy Chancellor Gail Lawrence will also provide a timely overview of the 89th Legislative Session\, and what it looks like for rural Texas. Got specific bills you’ve been tracking? Let us know in advance so we can tailor the update to include the info you need. \n \nWHEN: Wednesday Sept 24\, 2025 \nWHERE: Hendrick Health Service Center  Mall of Abilene    Volunteer Hall Room C    4310 Buffalo Gap Rd. Abilene\, TX 79606 \nTIME: 11:30AM until 2:00PM \nCOST: $20 \n\n                \n                        \n                            Quarterly Membership Meeting\n                             \n                        \n                        Name*\n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                                                \n                            \n                        Email*\n                            \n                        Phone*Names of Attendees      (click + to add more)Community Name*Number of Registrations Quantity*\n					\n					\n						Price:\n						$20.00\n					\n					\n					 Quantity \n				Total\n							$0.00\n							\n						Credit Card\n			\n          \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n        \n                        Δ \n                        \n\n 
URL:https://tmcn.org/event/membership-meeting-sept-24-2025-smart-social-media-and-a-89th-lege-update/
LOCATION:Hendrick Health Volunteers Hall\, 4310 Buffalo Gap Rd\, Abilene\, TX\, 79606\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073420
CREATED:20250925T191122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T215517Z
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SUMMARY:31st Annual Conference - Rural Roots with Cosmic Possibilities
DESCRIPTION:  \n🌟 TMCN Annual Conference Is Almost Here!\nRURAL ROOTS with COSMIC POSSIBILITIES 🚀 \nWhether you’re curious about: \n\nStarGate 1 (data centers)\nStarlink (satellite internet services)\nCEN EPIC (Empowering People\, Inspiring Communities)\n\n…you won’t want to miss this year’s annual meeting! \n Explore These STELLAR STRATEGIES:\n\nLauren Bush\, City of Seymour — Order in the Cosmos: Crafting a Code Enforcement Plan—without formal ordinance enforcement\nJulie Norman\, GrantWorks\, Inc — Written in the Stars: Unlocking Federal Funding for EDCs\nRon Kresha\, Golden Shovel Agency — Out of This World: Using Virtual Reality to Attract Workforce & Promote Your Community\nDiana Lopez\, City of Coleman — Reach for the Stars: A Guide to Hiring Your City’s Next “Star” Employee\nDiann Bayes\, How Big is Texas — Coming Down to Earth: Finding the Bright Stars in Your Own Night Sky- Taking a Community Inventory\nAndy Wilson & Amy Anthony\, CEN EPIC — Cosmic Connection: Building Workforce Pipelines and Community Engagement in Rural Communities\nMisty Mayo\, Development Corp of Abilene — The Sky’s the Limit: Being Prepared for More Growth\, Faster than the Speed of Light\nAndres Ramos\, Texas Space Commission — Light Years Ahead:  Texas Space Commission is Here and Leading the Way!\n\n🎓 Leadership TMCN Student Sessions\nWe encourage all communities to invite high school students to experience Leadership TMCN firsthand. Student tickets are just $25—a great opportunity to inspire future leaders! \n\nCameron Wiley\, Ret. USAF & Relations Specialist\, TSTC — Beyond the Horizon: Finding Your Own Path to the Stars (STUDENTS/MENTORS)\nMike Daggs/Kevin Tutt\, Engage\, Inc.– Shoot for the Moon: Putting your all into the Leadership TMCN program and come out a       SHINING STAR! And maybe with $3000 cash in your pocket… (STUDENTS/MENTORS)\n\n Interested in Sponsoring One of the Best Rural Texas Conferences Under the Sun?\nFor sponsorship details\, contact Lori at tmcn@tmcn.org. \nNeed a Hotel Room for Nov. 11?\nReserve your room at MCM Elegante using this link.\nSpecial rate of $139 available through October 28\, 2025 only! \n  \n \n \nWHEN: WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 12 \nWHERE: ABILENE CONVENTION CENTER/CONFERENCE HALL  1100 N. 6th St. (Downtown) Abilene\, TX \nTIME: 8:30AM – 3:30PM (registration opens at 8:30am) \nCOST: $70 Individual     $25  Student          $350 Vendor        $500 Rooted Rural Ally \n\n                \n                        \n                            Annual Conference 2025\n                             \n                        \n                        Name\n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                                                \n                            \n                        Title and CommunityTicketsPlease enter how many tickets you needStudent Attendee Quantity\n					\n					\n						Price:\n						$25.00\n					\n					\n					 Quantity \n				Rural Ally Quantity\n					\n					\n						Price:\n						$500.00\n					\n					\n					 Quantity \n				Conference Exhibitor Quantity\n					\n					\n						Price:\n						$350.00\n					\n					\n					 Quantity \n				Adult Attendee Quantity\n					\n					\n						Price:\n						$70.00\n					\n					\n					 Quantity \n				Total\n							\n						If registering more than one person\, please list all attendeesPhone *(Required)Email*(Required)\n                            \n                        Credit Card(Required)Card Details\n					\n					Cardholder Name\n				\n			\n          \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n        \n                        Δ \n                        \n\n 
URL:https://tmcn.org/event/31st-annual-conference-rural-roots-with-cosmic-possibilities/
LOCATION:Abilene Convention Center\, 1100 N 6th\, Abilene\, TX\, 79601\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Midwest Community Network":MAILTO:tmcn@tmcn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073420
CREATED:20260120T170335Z
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SUMMARY:Federal Grants for Rural Economic Development
DESCRIPTION:Federal Grants for Economic Development \nFederal grant funding brings needed capital into local economic development projects. With this funding\, however\, comes a whole book of regulations and rules that can trip up even the most experienced local administrators. \nCome learn from subject-matter experts Julie Norman\, Vice President of Economic Development at GrantWorks\, Inc. and Andrew Coker\, Economic Development Project Manager at GrantWorks Inc. on how to build stronger capital stacks for economic development projects\, how to create competitive funding applications to federal agencies\, how to bring projects in on time and under budget\, and how GrantWorks can assist in keeping you in full federal compliance. \nWhen: Wednesday Feb 25\, 2026 \nTime: 10am – 11am \nCost: $15 \nWhere: zoom link will be emailed to you after registration completed \n\n                \n                        \n                            Webinar Registration Form\n                             \n                        \n                        Name\n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                                                \n                            \n                        Tickets Quantity\n					\n					\n						Price:\n						$15.00\n					\n					\n					 Quantity \n				Total\n							\n						If registering more than one person\, please list all attendeesPhone *(Required)Email*(Required)\n                            \n                        Credit CardCard Details\n					\n					Cardholder Name\n				\n			\n          \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n        \n                        Δ \n                        \n\n 
URL:https://tmcn.org/event/federal-grants-for-rural-economic-development/
ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Midwest Community Network":MAILTO:tmcn@tmcn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073420
CREATED:20260316T200513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T200513Z
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SUMMARY:Executive Fast Track
DESCRIPTION:New to economic development? Been in the field for years? Either way\, this session is for you. Gain practical knowledge\, refresh your understanding of key concepts\, and walk away with ideas and tools that will help you serve your community and perform your role with confidence. \nJoin us for this fast-paced\, info-packed presentation by Justin Jaworski.  \n\n\nJustin Jaworski is a twenty-year practitioner in the field of economic development. He was born in Sweetwater\, Texas and later raised in the neighboring rural community of Eula. After graduating from high school\, he enrolled in Abilene Christian University where he earned a Bachelor of Business degree in Marketing. \n\n\nJustin has built his career across a remarkably diverse range of economic development organizations—from small-to-medium rural communities like Floydada and Brownfield to serving as Executive Director of the Abilene Industrial Foundation. That breadth of experience has shaped a leader who understands both the challenges of rural Texas and the opportunities within larger regional economies. \n\n\nThe session will cover the following topics: \n\n1. Articles of Incorporation                          6. Technology (IT)\n2. Bylaws                                                          7. Legal Council\n3. Financial Statements                                8. Marketing\n4. Stakeholders                                              9. Performance Agreements\n5. Staff                                                            10. Real Estate \nWHEN: Thursday April 9\, 2025 \nTIME: 2:00 – 3:00 pm \nWHERE: Virtual/Zoom \nCOST: $15 \n\n                \n                        \n                            Webinar Registration Form\n                             \n                        \n                        Name\n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                                                \n                            \n                        Tickets Quantity\n					\n					\n						Price:\n						$15.00\n					\n					\n					 Quantity \n				Total\n							\n						If registering more than one person\, please list all attendeesPhone *(Required)Email*(Required)\n                            \n                        Credit CardCard Details\n					\n					Cardholder Name\n				\n			\n          \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n        \n                        Δ \n                        \n\n 
URL:https://tmcn.org/event/executive-fast-track/
LOCATION:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Midwest Community Network":MAILTO:tmcn@tmcn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073420
CREATED:20260316T221342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T221342Z
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SUMMARY:Special Event - Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nInvitation to a Special Event at Palo Pinto Mountains State Park \nYou are warmly invited to join your TMCN peers for a special gathering at Palo Pinto Mountains State Park\, celebrating the people\, partnerships\, and perseverance that brought Texas’ newest state park to life. \nWe’ll enjoy lunch together followed by a short program featuring remarks from Park Superintendent James Adams and several local leaders who played a vital role in carrying this project across the finish line. They’ll share stories from the journey and speak to the park’s growing impact on the region—economically\, environmentally\, and culturally. \nFollowing the program\, guests are invited on an exclusive private tour of the park led by Superintendent Adams\, offering a firsthand look at the landscapes\, amenities\, and vision shaping this remarkable new destination. \nWe hope you’ll join us for an afternoon of  discovery at Palo Pinto Mountains State Park. \nWHEN: Wednesday April 22\, 2026 \nTIME: 11:30AM until 2:00PM \nWHERE: Palo Pinto State Park PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR EXACT LOCATION \nCOST: $20/person \n\n                \n                        \n                            Quadrant Luncheon Registration\n                             \n                        \n                        Name\n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                                                \n                            \n                        Tickets Quantity\n					\n					\n						Price:\n						$20.00\n					\n					\n					 Quantity \n				Total\n							\n						If registering more than one person\, please list all attendeesPhone *(Required)Email*(Required)\n                            \n                        Credit CardCard Details\n					\n					Cardholder Name\n				\n			\n          \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n        \n                        Δ
URL:https://tmcn.org/event/special-event-palo-pinto-mountains-state-park/
LOCATION:Palo Pinto Mountains State Park\, Strawn\, TX
ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Midwest Community Network":MAILTO:tmcn@tmcn.org
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