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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210713T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210713T163000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035901 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:20260404T035901 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 \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:20260404T035901 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:20260404T035901 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:20260404T035901 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:20260404T035901 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:20260404T035901 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:20260404T035901 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200409T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200409T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035901 CREATED:20200406T182636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210324T203551Z UID:10000036-1586426400-1586433600@tmcn.org SUMMARY:The CARES Act and Your Businesses Webinar DESCRIPTION:Join us online for a FREE and live Q & A session with the Angelo State University -SBDC Advisors on Thursday\, April 9th at 10 am. Featured speakers include Dave Erickson (Director and Certified Business Advisor)\, Alejandro Castanon (Business Development Specialist)\, James Leavelle (Senior Business Development Specialist) and Dezaray Johnson (Program Coordinator). Topics will include: \n• A breakdown of the CARES Act\n• An overview of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans\n• What you need to know about the Small Business Debt Relief Program\n• A look at Economic Injury Disaster Loans & Emergency Economic Injury Grants \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://jacobmartin.zoom.us/meeting/register/uZEkf-6qqzstNCtNO2A6mUnpMYr-x1tJIw\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nBrought to you by: Texas Midwest Community Network\, Jacob & Martin\, Angelo State University SBDC and the Northwest Texas SBDC Region URL:https://tmcn.org/event/the-cares-act-and-your-businesses-webinar/ LOCATION:Online – Via Zoom Meetings\, TX\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tmcn.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/CARES-Act-Logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Midwest Community Network":MAILTO:tmcn@tmcn.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR