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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                        \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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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
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