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SUMMARY:TMCN Annual Conference - The Rural Advantage
DESCRIPTION:The Rural Advantage: Why This Year’s TMCN Conference Matters\nThere has always been something special about rural Midwest Texas. We knew it. We lived it. And now\, others are beginning to see it\, too. \nAcross our region\, communities find themselves at pivotal\, different stages: \nPreserving Our Core: Some towns work tirelessly to retain businesses\, families\, workforce\, and tax bases while navigating declining school enrollments and quiet main streets. \nManaging Unprecedented Growth: Others are fielding unexpected calls from developers and industries—data centers\, renewable energy\, battery storage\, advanced manufacturing\, aerospace\, and technology—asking\, “What could we build here?” \nNavigating the Middle Ground: Many communities sit right in between\, balancing legacy values with emerging opportunities. \nNo matter where your community stands\, this year’s Texas Midwest Community Network Annual Conference is designed for you. \nWhat to Expect\nOn Wednesday\, October 14\, we are bringing together the people who power rural Texas every single day—economic development professionals\, tourism and chamber leaders\, city and county officials\, community leaders\, and regional partners. \nTogether\, we’ll explore the rapidly changing landscape of rural development: \nDigital Infrastructure & Emerging Industries \nArtificial Intelligence and its Practical Applications \nManaging Growth vs. Sustaining Community Identity \nPeer-to-Peer Networking & Idea Sharing \nBeyond the presentations from the podium\, the greatest strength of TMCN lies in the conversations around the tables. Once a year\, you get to sit in a room with leaders who understand the unique challenges of rural service\, share proven strategies\, and inspire new approaches for the future. \nA huge thank you to our Sponsors!\n \nAgenda(subject to change)\n\n\n\nKey Note Speaker – Brittany Williams\, CEN \n\n\nBreakouts: The Rural Exchange: Real challenges. Shared ideas. Practical solutions. \n\n\nChamber & Tourism Exchange — Building Community\, Creating Connection\nEconomic Development Exchange — Opportunity\, Growth & What’s Next\nCity/Municipality Exchange — Leading Communities That Work\n\n  \n\nA Real Time Case Study: City of Haskell \n\n\nChristina Isbell\, Mayor of Haskell \n\n\nCasey Moeller\, Chief of Haskell FD \n\n\nBrittany Williams\, CEN \n\n\nModerator\, Cynthia Northrop\, City Manager Breckenridge \n\n\n  \n\n\nBreakouts: Ready or Not: Is Your Community Ready for What’s Coming? \n\n\nBuild It Yourself: Creating Your Own AI App\nBefore You Sign: Tax Abatements\, Agreements & Protecting Your Community\nReady or Not: Is your Community Ready for What’s Coming?\n\n\n\nCheck Back for even more details! \nWHEN: Wednesday\, October 14\, 2026 \nWHERE: Hendrick Health Volunteers Hall  4310 Buffalo Gap Rd\nAbilene\, TX 79606 (Old Sears Building) – Abilene\, TX \nTIME: 8:30AM – 3:30PM (registration opens at 8:30am) \nCOST: $65 Individual     $25  Student          $350 Vendor        $500 Rural Readiness Partner \n\n\n                \n                        \n                            TMCN Annual Conference\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 Readiness Partner 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						$65.00\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)\n			\n         Submit \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n        \n                        Δ
URL:https://tmcn.org/event/tmcn-annual-conference-the-rural-advantage/
LOCATION:Hendrick Health Volunteers Hall\, 4310 Buffalo Gap Rd\, Abilene\, TX\, 79606\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Midwest Community Network":MAILTO:tmcn@tmcn.org
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