BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Texas Midwest Community Network - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Texas Midwest Community Network X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://tmcn.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Texas Midwest Community Network REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240131T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240131T143000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054501 CREATED:20240103T202655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T202840Z UID:10000068-1706700600-1706711400@tmcn.org SUMMARY:Membership Meeting - Jan 31\, 2024 DESCRIPTION:IT’S THE FIRST MEMBERSHIP MEETING OF THE YEAR! \nCome 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. \nWe will also be hearing a little more about ChatGPT and how to use it in your daily work\, grants\, etc. \nAnd as always\, there will be the inspiring networking with your peers time. \nWHEN: WEDNESDAY JANUARY 31\, 2024 \nWHERE: Hendrick Service Center\, Volunteer Hall  4310 Buffalo Gap Rd.  Abilene\, TX 79606 \nNOTE: This is the old Sears store\, Mall of Abilene. Guests will park and enter at the East entrance (North of Best Buy and El Chico) \nTIME: 11:30am until 2:30pm \nCOST: $15 \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 URL:https://tmcn.org/event/membership-meeting-jan-31-2024/ LOCATION:Hendrick Health Volunteers Hall\, 4310 Buffalo Gap Rd\, Abilene\, TX\, 79606\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tmcn.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Texas-State-Capitol.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Midwest Community Network":MAILTO:tmcn@tmcn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231025T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231025T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054501 CREATED:20230918T164310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T025749Z UID:10000067-1698222600-1698247800@tmcn.org SUMMARY:BE the FORCE...TMCN 29th Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:BE the FORCE for Your Community!\nClick on the link immediately below to see the Entire Day’s schedule and the Speakers Line Up pages!   \nCopy of Speakers Line Up for Newsletter (8.5 x 11 in) \nWHEN: Wednesday October 25\, 2023 \nWHERE: Abilene Conference Center 500 Cypress St\, Abilene\, TX 79601 \nTIME: Registration opens at 8:30   Event runs from 9am to 3:30 pm \nCOST: $60/person   \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/be-the-force-tmcn-29th-annual-conference/ LOCATION:Abilene Convention Center\, 1100 N 6th\, Abilene\, TX\, 79601\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Midwest Community Network":MAILTO:tmcn@tmcn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230621T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230621T163000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054501 CREATED:20230426T184811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T163854Z UID:10000064-1687339800-1687365000@tmcn.org SUMMARY:2023 CHAMBER BEST PRACTICES WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for the annual Chambers of Commerce Best Practices workshop.  \nDesigned 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.  \n\nDEFINING OUR PURPOSE – What Makes Chambers Different\nEFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION – Building a Stronger\, More Productive Chamber \nCHAMBER or CVB – Which is better for your community?\nHOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX – Learn the ins and outs of HOT\nBONUS – IMPLEMENTING A LEADERSHIP PROGRAM IN YOUR COMMUNITY\n\nDATE: Wednesday June 21\, 2023 \nTIME: 9:30am until 4:00pm \nLOCATION:  America’s SBDC – 749 Gateway Street\, Abilene \nCOST: $40 \n  URL:https://tmcn.org/event/2023-chamber-best-practices-workshop/ LOCATION:SBDC – Abilene\, 749 Gateway St.\, Abilene\, TX\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230329T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230329T143000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054501 CREATED:20230314T225120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T163855Z UID:10000061-1680082200-1680100200@tmcn.org SUMMARY:Giving Old Bricks New Life DESCRIPTION:TMCN Downtown Workshop 2023 REGISTER NOW! \nWe have partnered with the high-energy\, needle-mover Lorie Vincent http://www.accelerationbydesign.com to bring our members some fresh\, valuable information and ideas! \nThis 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 new vision on how their downtown/retail area can become the vibrant and exciting heart of their community. \nPerfect for economic developers\, chambers of commerce\, main street officials\, downtown organizations\, cities\, counties\, utility representatives\, state agency representatives\, entrepreneurs and community volunteers.\nWEDNESDAY MARCH 29\, 2023 \nWest Central Texas Council of Governments  3702 Loop 322  Abilene\, TX 79602 \n9:30am until 2:30pm \n$149 per person includes workshop materials and lunch. \nWhen you use the link below- TMCN members get a 20% discount! TMCN MEMBERS WILL PAY $119 per person. \nREGISTER HERE!  TMCN Downtown Workshop 2023 URL:https://tmcn.org/event/giving-old-bricks-new-life/ LOCATION:West Central Texas Council of Governments\, 3702 Loop 322\, Abilene\, TX\, 79602\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230315T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230315T133000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054501 CREATED:20230113T211037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T163856Z UID:10000058-1678879800-1678887000@tmcn.org SUMMARY:Quadrant Luncheon -Ballinger - New Date DESCRIPTION:The Impact of the Teacher Workforce on the Local Community\nFACT: 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? \nEven if you personally don’t have children currently in school\, you can understand the devastating impact of such a potential situation. What is our state government doing about it? What is your community doing about it? How can members of TMCN help prevent this potential crisis? \nCome discuss “The Community Impact of the Teacher Workforce” with your peers in other rural communities as we learn the facts and challenges from Amy Dodson\, Senior Regional Advocacy Director of Raise Your Hand Texas\, a group of Texans engaged in advocacy for public education. Mrs. Dodson will explain factors in the teacher workforce crises\, the impact of teacher shortages in our communities and on our workforce\, and address issues before the 88th Legislature currently in session. Most importantly\, she will lead a group discussion on advocacy actions for your community and the audience can share information\, best practices\, and potential solutions with one another. \nWHEN: March 15\, 2023 \nWHERE: Carnegie Library of Ballinger         204 N. 8th St \nTIME: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm \nCOST: $15 per 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/quadrant-luncheon-ballinger/ LOCATION:Carnagie Library of Ballinger\, 204 N. 8th St.\, Ballinger\, TX\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230302T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230302T133000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054501 CREATED:20230123T155338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T163856Z UID:10000060-1677756600-1677763800@tmcn.org SUMMARY:Quadrant Luncheon - JACKSBORO DESCRIPTION: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! \nFACT: 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? \nEven if you personally don’t have children currently in school\, you can understand the devastating impact of such a potential situation. What is our state government doing about it? What is your community doing about it? How can members of TMCN help prevent this potential crisis? \nCome discuss “The Community Impact of the Teacher Workforce” with your peers in other rural communities as we learn the facts and challenges from Amy Dodson\, Senior Regional Advocacy Director of Raise Your Hand Texas\, a group of Texans engaged in advocacy for public education. Mrs. Dodson will explain factors in the teacher workforce crises\, the impact of teacher shortages in our communities and on our workforce\, and address issues before the 88th Legislature currently in session. Most importantly\, she will lead a group discussion on advocacy actions for your community and the audience can share information\, best practices\, and potential solutions with one another. \nWHEN: March 2\, 2023 \nWHERE: Historic Ft. Richardson    Haliburton Bldg  602 Depot St.    Jacksboro\, TX 76458 \nTIME: 11:30am – 1:30pm \nCOST: $15 \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-luncheon-jacksboro/ LOCATION:Ft. Richardson Jacksboro TX\, 228 Park Rd 61\, Jacksboro\, TX\, 76458\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Midwest Community Network":MAILTO:tmcn@tmcn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230215T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230215T133000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054501 CREATED:20230123T141922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T163856Z UID:10000059-1676460600-1676467800@tmcn.org SUMMARY:Quadrant Luncheon - SWEETWATER DESCRIPTION: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. \nFACT: 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? \nEven if you personally don’t have children currently in school\, you can understand the devastating impact of such a potential situation. What is our state government doing about it? What is your community doing about it? How can members of TMCN help prevent this potential crisis? \nCome discuss “The Community Impact of the Teacher Workforce” with your peers in other rural communities as we learn the facts and challenges from Amy Dodson\, Senior Regional Advocacy Director of Raise Your Hand Texas\, a group of Texans engaged in advocacy for public education. Mrs. Dodson will explain factors in the teacher workforce crises\, the impact of teacher shortages in our communities and on our workforce\, and address issues before the 88th Legislature currently in session. Most importantly\, she will lead a group discussion on advocacy actions for your community and the audience can share information\, best practices\, and potential solutions with one another. \nWHEN: February 15\, 2023 \nWHERE: WASP Museum    210 Avenger Field Rd. Sweetwater\, TX 79556 \nTIME: 11:30am – 1:30pm \nCOST: $15 \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 \n \n\n  URL:https://tmcn.org/event/quadrant-luncheon-sweetwater/ LOCATION:WASP Museum\, 210 Avenger Field Rd.\, Sweetwater\, TX\, 79556\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Midwest Community Network":MAILTO:tmcn@tmcn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230111T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230111T133000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054501 CREATED:20221209T180605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T163856Z UID:10000057-1673436600-1673443800@tmcn.org SUMMARY:Quadrant Networking Luncheon - January 2023 DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe 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.  This meeting will be hosted by those hardworking\, awesome folks at Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce. \nLocation: Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce 600 E. Depot St. Brownwood\, TX 76801        Time: 11:30 am – 1:30pm                              Cost: $15/person \nREGISTER HERE: \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 \n \n\n  URL:https://tmcn.org/event/quadrant-networking-luncheon-january-2023/ LOCATION:Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce\, 600 E. Depot St\, Brownwood\, TX\, 76801\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Midwest Community Network":MAILTO:tmcn@tmcn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221026T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221026T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054501 CREATED:20220815T041009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T163857Z UID:10000056-1666773000-1666800000@tmcn.org SUMMARY:TMCN ANNUAL CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION:TMCN ANNUAL CONFERENCE IS COMING!\nDo 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”?\n Get ready to have a great time and learn about the latest tips and trends in Social Media\, Grants and other Funding Sources\, Tourism\, HOT Hotel Occupancy Tax updates\, Cybersecurity\, Rural Economic Development strategies\, and special breakout sessions for our LEADERSHIP TMCN students and their mentors!\nWHAT: TMCN ANNUAL CONFERENCE \nWHEN: WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 26\, 2022 \nWHERE: ABILENE CIVIC CENTER \nTIME: 9:00AM – 4:00PM \nCOST: $45 PER PERSON/$25 PER STUDENT/$275 EXHIBITOR/$200 SPONSOR URL:https://tmcn.org/event/920/ LOCATION:Abilene Convention Center\, 1100 N 6th\, Abilene\, TX\, 79601\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Midwest Community Network":MAILTO:tmcn@tmcn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220728T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220728T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054501 CREATED:20220718T112752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T163857Z UID:10000055-1659007800-1659020400@tmcn.org SUMMARY:July Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Rural Broadband Initiative \nDid you know…many communities in the TMCN organization are eligible for these funds? Is YOUR community one of them? Is YOUR community ready? \nConnect 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 Phase II support include electric cooperatives\, wireless internet service providers\, cable operators\, telecom carriers\, and satellite companies\, which can compete to receive funding in exchange for offering voice and broadband services that meet program requirements. \nAn extension of the Connect America Fund (CAF)\, the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) is a $20.4 billion\, 10-year program to finance rural broadband internet projects in unserved rural communities. Under RDOF\, service providers must deploy broadband to 40 percent of the locations in their service delivery area within three years\, and all locations by the end of the sixth year. \nOur July 28 Membership meeting will host a variety of speakers to help you– the broadband services decision maker in your community. Come hear important presentations that will ensure your community has the information it needs to make the best choice where these funds are concerned. \nWHEN: THURSDAY JULY 28\, 2022 \nTIME: 11:30AM – 3:00PM \nLOCATION: Community Foundation of Abilene \n850 N. 1st St. Abilene\, TX 79604 \nCOST: $15 URL:https://tmcn.org/event/july-membership-meeting/ LOCATION:Community Foundation of Abilene\, 850 N. 1st\, Abilene\, TX\, 79604\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Midwest Community Network":MAILTO:tmcn@tmcn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220712T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220712T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054501 CREATED:20220429T213322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T163857Z UID:10000052-1657614600-1657645200@tmcn.org SUMMARY:Elected Officials Workshop July 12\, 2022 DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the West Central Texas Council of Governments\, TMCN will again host the annual Elected Officials Seminar on July 12th\, 2022. \nThis seminar is intended for newly-elected City Council/Commission members as well as any city official wanting a refresher on the best practices of public service. \n \nThe Elected Officials Seminar will be facilitated by Cisco City Manager Darwin Archer and include the following topics: \n\nParliamentary Procedure/Open Meetings Act\nMaking Dollars Count in Your Budget\nMaximizing Your Economic Development Power\nEthics and Conflicts of Interest\nEffective Working Relationships\nDeveloping Viable Communities Using Grants\nUtilizing Small Business and Local Government Assistance\, TCEQ\n\nWHEN: July 12\, 2022 \nWHERE: Region 14 Service Center 4300 S. Treadaway Abilene \nTIME: 8:30am until 5:00pm \nCOST: $40 per person \n\n\n\n\nWe look forward to having you at the Seminar on July 12th! URL:https://tmcn.org/event/elected-officials-workshop-july-12-2022/ LOCATION:Region 14 Service Center\, 4300 S. Treadway\, Abilene\, TX\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Midwest Community Network":MAILTO:tmcn@tmcn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220615T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220615T163000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054501 CREATED:20220429T191415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T163858Z UID:10000051-1655285400-1655310600@tmcn.org SUMMARY:Best Practices for Chambers of Commerce DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for the annual Best Practices for Chambers workshop.  \nDesigned 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.  \n\nDEFINING OUR PURPOSE – What Makes Chambers Different\nDELIVERING VALUE & SERVICE – Membership Development & Retention\nGETTING IT DONE – Building a Stronger\, More Effective Board\nHOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX – Learn the ins and outs of HOT\nBONUS – IMPLEMENTING A JUNIOR CHAMBER of COMMERCE\n\nDATE: Wednesday June 15\, 2022 \nTIME: 9:30am until 4:30pm \nLOCATION:  America’s SBDC – 749 Gateway Street\, Abilene \nCOST: $40 \n  URL:https://tmcn.org/event/best-practices-for-chambers-of-commerce/ LOCATION:SBDC – Abilene\, 749 Gateway St.\, Abilene\, TX\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Midwest Community Network":MAILTO:tmcn@tmcn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220525T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220525T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054501 CREATED:20220513T195511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T163858Z UID:10000053-1653472800-1653476400@tmcn.org SUMMARY:FREE WEBINAR - DIGITAL STRATEGIES DESCRIPTION:Digital Strategies to Attract Investment\, Support Businesses & Boost Tourism \nCommunities of all sizes have to be more creative than ever when it comes to showcasing the top features and properties in their region. Economic developers and place marketer need to be innovative in engaging and communicating your value proposition to brokers\, and potential businesses.\n\nThis one-hour webinar will look at different digital strategies to attract investment\, stimulate tourism\, and support existing local businesses.\n\n\n· Learn best practices for attracting and engaging website visitors with interactive tools\n·Understand the different kinds of virtual tours and learn how to incorporate them for virtual properties\n· Discover how to build your own interactive virtual tours to attract investors\, support businesses and bolster tourism\n· Use your digital tools in creative ways for outreach in email newsletters\, on social media\, in online presentations and more\nHosted by GIS Planning\, Bryan Beatty\n\n\nWHEN:    WEDNESDAY MAY 25\nTIME:       10 AM – 11 AM\nSOFTWARE:  This will be a GoToWebinar. Once you sign up you will receive the link to join the webinar on May 25.\nCOST:  FREE\n\n  URL:https://tmcn.org/event/free-webinar-digital-strategies/ LOCATION:TX\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Midwest Community Network":MAILTO:tmcn@tmcn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220504T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220504T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054501 CREATED:20220328T232434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T163858Z UID:10000050-1651663800-1651678200@tmcn.org SUMMARY:TMCN Lawmakers Luncheon May 4th\, 2022 DESCRIPTION:MAY 4TH LAWMAKERS LUNCHEON HAS BEEN CANCELLED. WE WILL POST THE NEW DATE AS SOON AS IT IS CONFIRMED. \nTHANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND SUPPORT! \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://tmcn.org/event/tmcn-lawmakers-luncheon-may-4th-2022/ LOCATION:Myrtle Wilks Community Center\, 1498 W. Interstate 20\, Cisco\, TX\, 76437\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Midwest Community Network":MAILTO:tmcn@tmcn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220428T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220428T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054501 CREATED:20220328T230630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T163858Z UID:10000049-1651145400-1651158000@tmcn.org SUMMARY:April Membership Meeting -Creative Housing Solutions DESCRIPTION:Our friends and long-time partners at Hendrick Health will be hosting our April membership meeting. Topic for this meeting will be more on HOUSING! We still need it! We still can’t see over the mountain of need\, so we are bringing you MORE info on it. Speakers will be Ray Tipton\, President of TMCN and Executive Director of Brownwood MDD and Ms. CeCe Moreland with TOJ Tiny Homes…but they have a lot of information for us about more than tiny houses. \nALSO – we will launch the AWESOME\, FUN\, with a New Format LEADERSHIP TMCN PROGRAM!! \n Please invite community members that you would like to know more about the Leadership TMCN program.  \nLocation: \nHendrick Hospital –  all attendees are requested to enter through the main hospital entrance \nTom Roberts Conference Room \n1900 Pine Street \nAbilene\, TX 79601 \nTime: 11:30am to 3:00pm \nDate: Thursday April 28\, 2022 \nCost: $15 \n \nPLEASE NOTE: We will be meeting at a health care facility\, and Hendrick has requested we follow their current safety protocols. \nHendrick Health COVID Protocols \n\nAll visitors will be required to check-in upon entry.\nAll visitors must wear a mask covering their nose and mouth as per state and federal guidelines for all healthcare facilities. URL:https://tmcn.org/event/april-membership-meeting-creative-housing-solutions/ LOCATION:Hendrick Health System\, 6250 US-83\, Abilene\, TX\, 79601\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Midwest Community Network":MAILTO:tmcn@tmcn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220324T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220324T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054501 CREATED:20220228T190627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T163859Z UID:10000048-1648114200-1648135800@tmcn.org SUMMARY:Grant Writing Workshop DESCRIPTION:Do you have a goal or a vision for your community\, your business\, your own personal goals and just can’t quite get there financially? \nTMCN’s annual Grant-Writing Workshop CAN HELP! Come learn how to “supplement” your community’s vision or goal through grant funding. \nThis one-day event will give you the tools you need to move forward! This workshop will host speakers from both public and private sector\, as well as state and federal funding sources.  You will hear about what you should be looking for to meet your community needs\, as well as what you need to know to have a good\, qualifying application. Bring questions! \nLunch and handouts are included with registration fee. \nWhen: Thursday March 24\, 2022 \nTimes: 9:30a.m. – 3:30 p.m. \nCost: $40 URL:https://tmcn.org/event/grant-writing-workshop/ LOCATION:TX\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Midwest Community Network":MAILTO:tmcn@tmcn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220302T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220302T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054501 CREATED:20220204T223212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T163859Z UID:10000047-1646220600-1646226000@tmcn.org SUMMARY:Quadrant Mtg. Fort Chadbourne/Bronte March 2 DESCRIPTION:Join your TMCN peers as we honor Texas Independence Day at Fort Chadbourne! Our TMCN friends in Bronte will be hosting this quadrant meeting\, where we will have time for networking\, food and an interesting program. Afterwards\, make plans to stay a little longer and tour Ft Chadbourne with us! Location for meeting will be at 651 Ft. Chadbourne Rd. Bronte\, TX \nCost: $15 /person \nRegistration 11: 30 and we will conclude lunch at 1:00.  Tour immediately following URL:https://tmcn.org/event/quadrant-mtg-fort-chadbourne-bronte-march-2/ LOCATION:Ft Chadbourne\, 651 Ft. Chadbourne Rd.\, Bronte\, TX\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Midwest Community Network":MAILTO:tmcn@tmcn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220127T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220127T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054501 CREATED:20220119T170344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T163859Z UID:10000046-1643283000-1643295600@tmcn.org SUMMARY:January 27th Luncheon DESCRIPTION:“Where has all the Workforce gone\, long time passing?” Peter\, Paul and Mary aren’t the only ones wondering what’s happening to the people. As each community and business struggles with the impact of The Great Resignation\, there’s information and hope on the horizon! Come hear presentations from Robert Puls -Workforce Solutions of West Central Texas and Abilene Area Realtors Ex. Director Ken Hogan this coming Thursday at our quarterly Membership Meeting.  We want to thank our marketing partners\, Republic Services\,  for providing the meal. THANK YOU! \n \n\n  \nRegister Below URL:https://tmcn.org/event/january-27th-luncheon/ LOCATION:West Central Texas Council of Governments\, 3702 Loop 322\, Abilene\, TX\, 79602\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220112T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220112T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054501 CREATED:20211214T203802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T163900Z UID:10000045-1641987000-1641999600@tmcn.org SUMMARY:Regional Luncheons 2022 DESCRIPTION:We are back in the region for lunch! January 12 will be our first Regional Luncheon in two years. Please join us in Dublin for networking\, lunch\, and a presentation on Tourism is Economic Development. Tickets are $15.  This meeting will be hosted by Dublin EDC’s new Executive Director Brad Stanford and will be held at the Dublin Community Center 815 N. Patrick St. Dublin TX 76446. \nPurchase Ticket Below URL:https://tmcn.org/event/regional-meetings-2022-january/ LOCATION:815 N. Patrick St. Dublin TX 76446\, 815 N. Patrick St.\, Dublin\, 76446 ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Midwest Community Network":MAILTO:tmcn@tmcn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211027T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211027T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054501 CREATED:20200824T223340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211021T181254Z UID:10000039-1635325200-1635354000@tmcn.org SUMMARY:28th Annual Texas Midwest Conference DESCRIPTION:The Texas Midwest Annual Conference is our signature event which offers timely educational sessions\, motivational speakers\, and peer-to-peer networking. We are especially excited to welcome our Keynote Speaker Scott Joslove\, President and CEO of the Texas Hotel & Lodging Association\, to this year’s Conference. Scott is an expert in the lodging industry and on the proper uses of the Hotel Occupancy Tax. He will dispel the myths of these uses as well as share the details of the emerging Tourism Public Improvement Districts. \nAdditional breakouts sessions include (see full 2021 Conference Program2021 Conference Program here): \n\nSocial Media: Moving Your Community or Business in Cyberspace\nKeep Moving Forward During Slow Times – Do Something Fun & Meaningful\nHow to Keep Yourself Mentally Healthy in Challenging Times\nHow to Move Your Community Upward with Technology\nPutting Your Best Foot Forward: Design to be Noticed\nTourism as Economic Development\nBuilding Capacity in Your Community With Paid Volunteers\nSenate Bill 3: Creating Your Mandatory Emergency Preparedness Plan ***All Day Session***\n\nMark your calendars for Wednesday\, October 27th and make plans to join us for the 28th Annual Texas Midwest Conference. \n\n\n\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND? \nElected Officials\, City Administrators\, EDC Practitioners & Board Members\, Chamber of Commerce Executives & Board Members\, Civic Volunteers\, School Administrators & Students\,\nHealthcare Professionals… in general\, the “Movers & Shakers” in your Community! \n  \nREGISTRATION DETAILS \n*** DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS Oct. 20th *** \nPre-registration for individual – $45/person \nPre-registration for students – $25/person \nPre-registration for non-member – $60/person \nRegistration after October 20th – $75/person \n\nPlease be aware that each registration is subject to verification of membership status. \nGuest Registration\n\n\n \n\n\nType of Registration\n\n\nMember $75.00 USDNon-Member $75.00 USDStudent $25.00 USD \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExhibitor & Sponsor Registration\n\n \n\n\n\nType of Registration\n\n\nExhibitor $250.00 USDConference Sponsor $150.00 USD\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nTCEQ Session Registration\nRegister here for the TCEQ Emergency Preparedness Session – $60 Per Person URL:https://tmcn.org/event/28th-annual-texas-midwest-conference/ LOCATION:Abilene Convention Center\, 1100 N 6th\, Abilene\, TX\, 79601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tmcn.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ABILENE-CIVIC-CENTER-e1606076621220.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Midwest Community Network":MAILTO:tmcn@tmcn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210915T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210915T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054501 CREATED:20191219T223602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T160637Z UID:10000034-1631698200-1631707200@tmcn.org SUMMARY:Leadership TMCN - Session II DESCRIPTION:We’re going live with the 2021 Class of Leadership TMCN and we want your community to be a part of it! \nThe Leadership Program seeks to engage high school students as active participants in the growth and development of their respective communities by learning effective tools to “sell the dream” and identify ways to implement change. The goal is for students and mentors to create and carry out an impactful community project.  Students teams may be composed of up to four (4) junior classification students per team and include 1(one) business leader sponsored by a TMCN Community Delegate/Alternate – Limit one (1) Team per Community. The cost is $150 per student or business leader. For more information call the TMCN Office at 325-765-8626 or email Kathy at tmcn@tmcn.org. \nProgram Brochure 2021 \nParticipant Application 2021 \n  URL:https://tmcn.org/event/leadership-tmcn-session-ii/ LOCATION:Online – Via Zoom Meetings\, TX\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tmcn.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_4438-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210729T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210729T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054501 CREATED:20210125T143851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210727T022751Z UID:10000043-1627558200-1627570800@tmcn.org SUMMARY:Quarterly Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us at the location of our newest Marketing Partner\, West Texas Rehabilitation Center\, where we’ll explore the exceptional medical resources available to the citizens of our region through the Center. We’ll also hear from Quang Ngo\, Vice President of TORCH and the President/CEO of the TORCH Foundation\, regarding the impact of the COVID Pandemic on our personal and professional lives and the valuable lessons learned in the process. \nQuang has successfully managed many rural initiatives that have delivered significant benefits to rural hospitals and providers. Before joining TORCH over 15 years ago\, Quang was the State’s Flex Coordinator for Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility and Critical Access Hospital Program for Texas. Quang serves in numerous leadership capabilities on various external boards and committees\, including one of his favorites the Texas Rural Practitioners – a consortium of outstanding rural advocates working to support healthy\, vibrant rural communities.  Quang attended Trinity University for his undergraduate studies in Biology and Philosophy and the University of Texas\, School of Public Health at the Health Sciences Center in Houston\, for his graduate studies in public health and Health Services Organization. \nThe meeting will end with a tour of the WTRC facility and the incredible work they are doing in the areas of adult and pediatric therapy\, employer services\, orthotics and prosthetics\, audiology\, and family support services. \nCome for a delicious lunch prior to the program and experience the value of networking and sharing your community’s story with your peer professionals throughout the Texas Midwest! \nRegister and Purchase Your Ticket Below \n\n\n \n\n\nNumber of Attendees\n\n\n1 Attendee $15.00 USD2 Attendees $30.00 USD3 Attendees $45.00 USD4 Attendees $60.00 USD5 Attendees $75.00 USD URL:https://tmcn.org/event/quarterly-membership-meeting-3/ LOCATION:West Texas Rehabilitation Center\, 4601 Hartford\, Abilene\, TX\, 79605\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tmcn.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/WTRC.png ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Midwest Community Network":MAILTO:tmcn@tmcn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210713T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210713T163000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054501 CREATED:20200313T141221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210707T161645Z UID:10000035-1626165000-1626193800@tmcn.org SUMMARY:Newly Elected Officials Seminar DESCRIPTION:WE’RE SORRY – REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. \n  \nIn partnership with the West Central Texas Council of Governments’ Community Health and Development Center\, TMCN will again host the annual Newly Elected Officials Seminar on July 13th  at the COG. \n  \nThis seminar is intended for newly elected City Council/Commission members as well as any city official wanting a refresher on the best practices of public service. \n  \nThe Seminar will be facilitated by Cisco City Manager Darwin Archer and include the following topics: \n\nParliamentary Procedure/Open Meetings Act\nMaking Dollars Count in Your Budget\nMaximizing Your Economic Development Power\nEthics and Conflicts of Interest\nEffective Working Relationships – Presented by Brownwood City Manager Emily Crawford and Mayor Steven Hayes\nDeveloping Viable Communities Using Grants\n\n  \nThe Seminar will be held in-person in the Large Conference Room of the West Central Texas Council of Governments located at 3702 Loop 322 in Abilene. \n  \nThe Seminar will begin at 8:30 am and end by 4:30 pm. The cost is $25 and includes all presentations\, refreshments and lunch. Should you have any questions or concerns\, please contact us (see contact information below). \n  \n  \n  \nWe look forward to having you at the Seminar on July 13th! URL:https://tmcn.org/event/newly-elected-officials-seminar/ LOCATION:TX\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tmcn.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_7244-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Midwest Community Network":MAILTO:tmcn@tmcn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210429T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210429T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054501 CREATED:20210125T143513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T175445Z UID:10000042-1619695800-1619708400@tmcn.org SUMMARY:Quarterly Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:We are excited to be able to announce that we will be holding this Membership Meeting in person will plenty of room to social distance as needed. The meeting will begin with an organization update followed by and engaging and informative presentation by the City Managers in Coleman\, Ballinger & Brady – Diana Lopez\, Brian Frieda and Dennis Jobe – regarding the joint work they are doing to benefit their respective communities. Diana will also share Coleman’s harrowing Snow-Vid 2021 experience and how the community came together along with State officials to overcome numerous obstacles. \nMember communities are encouraged to invite their municipal representatives as well as EDC and Chamber representatives who work to address infrastructure needs to promote business development and tourism activities. \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 \n\nIf you would like us to send you an invoice for electronic payment\, please email us at tmcn@tmcn.org. URL:https://tmcn.org/event/quarterly-membership-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Community Foundation of Abilene\, 850 N. 1st\, Abilene\, TX\, 79604\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tmcn.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/New-building.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Midwest Community Network":MAILTO:tmcn@tmcn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210414T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210414T133000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054501 CREATED:20191219T220741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T160614Z UID:10000033-1618390800-1618407000@tmcn.org SUMMARY:Leadership TMCN - Session I DESCRIPTION:We’re going live with the 2021 Class of Leadership TMCN and we want your community to be a part of it! \nThe Leadership Program seeks to engage high school students as active participants in the growth and development of their respective communities by learning effective tools to “sell the dream” and identify ways to implement change. The goal is for students and mentors to create and carry out an impactful community project.  Students teams may be composed of up to four (4) junior classification students per team and include 1(one) business leader sponsored by a TMCN Community Delegate/Alternate – Limit one (1) Team per Community. The cost is $150 per student or business leader. For more information call the TMCN Office at 325-765-8626 or email Kathy at tmcn@tmcn.org. \nProgram Brochure 2021 \nParticipant Application 2021 URL:https://tmcn.org/event/leadership-tmcn-session-i/ LOCATION:Jacob & Martin\, 3866 Hi Tech Place\, Abilene\, TX\, 79606\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tmcn.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_4438-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210318T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210318T093000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054501 CREATED:20210209T233734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210227T202637Z UID:10000044-1616054400-1616059800@tmcn.org SUMMARY:Coffee with the Capitol Crew DESCRIPTION:Join us as we talk to our State Legislators about the work they are doing in this legislative session. TMCN Board Member Darwin Archer will facilitate the panel discussion so we encourage you to submit any questions you may have to tmcn@tmcn.org prior to this event. We look forward to you joining us! \n  \nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting.\nWhen: Mar 18\, 2021 08:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtdO-pqj0jHNeS4mDILmvYsgPBW-a03PWr \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n  URL:https://tmcn.org/event/coffee-with-the-capitol-crew/ LOCATION:Online – Via Zoom Meetings\, TX\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tmcn.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Texas-State-Capitol.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Midwest Community Network":MAILTO:tmcn@tmcn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210212T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210212T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054501 CREATED:20200609T192043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210210T165814Z UID:10000038-1613124000-1613129400@tmcn.org SUMMARY:TMCN Friday Coffee Break DESCRIPTION:Grab your favorite morning brew and join your peers for an informal chat about our communities\, the legislative session\, upcoming events or whatever topic is of interest to you! We look forward to seeing you this Friday! \nThere is no cost to join us\, just a little time of your time to share with your peers. \nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting.\nWhen: Feb 12\, 2021 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZclcumqqDgqH9emiTqnnbVqakQK6uectgcl \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. URL:https://tmcn.org/event/lets-catch-up-virtual-coffee-break/ LOCATION:Online – Via Zoom Meetings\, TX\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tmcn.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Virtual-Coffee-Break.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Midwest Community Network":MAILTO:tmcn@tmcn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210128T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210128T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054501 CREATED:20210125T143125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210125T144653Z UID:10000041-1611833400-1611846000@tmcn.org SUMMARY:Quarterly Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Postponed – Check back soon for the rescheduled date.\nWelcome to 2021! Join us as we take a look at the 2021 Legislative Session through the lens of some of our State Legislators. This meeting will be held via Zoom so that we can have a conversation with those that represent us from their offices in Austin. To get the most out of this meeting\, we encourage you to reach out to your fellow community leaders and bring them with you. We look forward to seeing you! URL:https://tmcn.org/event/quarterly-membership-meeting/ LOCATION:Online – Via Zoom Meetings\, TX\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tmcn.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Texas-State-Capitol.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Midwest Community Network":MAILTO:tmcn@tmcn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200930T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200930T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054501 CREATED:20200824T223658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T214026Z UID:10000040-1601472600-1601479800@tmcn.org SUMMARY:September Virtual Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:We will be hosting our Quarterly Membership Meeting on Wednesday\, September 30th via Zoom Meeting from 1:30 – 3:30 pm. \nWELCOME \nIntroductions\nRecognition of Marketing Partners\nRecognition of Special Guests \nBOARD OF DIRECTORS REPORTS \nReport from Nominating Committee\nAnnouncement of 2020-2021 Executive Committee\nElection of 2020-2021 Slate of Board of Directors\nReview of Annual Plan of Work \nEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORTS \nUpdate on Leadership TMCN Program\nUpdate on 2020-2021 Membership Renewals (including Conference & Guide)\nUpdate on October 28\, 2020 Virtual Annual Conference \nUTILIZING ZONING PERMITS TO ENCOURAGE SUCCESSFUL CODE ENFORCEMENT \nWe are delighted to be joined by Tony Stubblefield\, Director of Planning & Development for the City of Eastland.  For those who attended our January Membership Meeting\, you will recall the invaluable insights Tony shared best practices for effective code enforcement including the utilization of zoning permits\, building inspections\, and other related ordinance/policy creation. Since then Tony has been the “go-to” resource for a number of our member communities and has agreed to answer your questions in a Q&A format moderated by TMCN Board President and Economic Development Director for the City of Seymour. Please submit your questions to tmcn@tmcn.org. \nMINUTE AT THE MIC \nSuccess Stories from Across the Region – Tell Your Story \nANNOUNCEMENTS \nThere is no cost to attend the meeting. We encourage you to reach out to your fellow community leaders and invite them to participate in the meeting. We look forward to seeing you on July 30th. \n\nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting.\nWhen: Sep 30\, 2020 01:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qcuGspjMpHdC02sD0pAad3wNE1dEhf12o  \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. URL:https://tmcn.org/event/general-membership-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Online – Via Zoom Meetings\, TX\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tmcn.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Participants.png ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Midwest Community Network":MAILTO:tmcn@tmcn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200527T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200527T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T054501 CREATED:20200519T153323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200519T153428Z UID:10000037-1590573600-1590577200@tmcn.org SUMMARY:Virtual Mastery: How to Use Technology to Successfully Operate Your Community and Serve Your Constituents During COVID-19 DESCRIPTION:TMCN Marketing Partner\, Tolar Systems\, we co-host a webinar for us next week. This webinar will provide successful tips and information on how to leverage technology to complete duties in your community and improve communication with your constituents. You will also learn about Cyber Security best practices to ensure compliance\, including those associated with House Bill 3834. This webinar would be most valuable to municipalities and economic development organizations in assisting their local businesses. \nFor more information about Marketing Partner Tolar Systems\, click here \nWhen: May 27\, 2020 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAldOuqpzIqGNFURvwyvc8yrSWyqqfFY3LW \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nWe hope you can join us for this valuable and informative webinar. There is no cost for the webinar. \n  URL:https://tmcn.org/event/virtual-mastery-how-to-use-technology-to-successfully-operate-your-community-and-serve-your-constituents-during-covid-19/ LOCATION:Online – Via Zoom Meetings\, TX\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tmcn.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Using-Technology.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Midwest Community Network":MAILTO:tmcn@tmcn.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR