BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Dakota Resources - ECPv6.15.16//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Dakota Resources X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://dakotaresources.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Dakota Resources REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230920T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230920T090000 DTSTAMP:20260404T132032 CREATED:20230913T154547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T154800Z UID:2971-1695196800-1695200400@dakotaresources.org SUMMARY:Resource Partners' Coffee Break at EDPA Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:Date: September 20\, 2023 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. \nLocation: Daktronics B Room at Dacotah Bank Center\, 824 32nd Ave.\, Brookings\, SD 57006 \n  \nAn invitation from organization President\, Joe Bartmann\nHey fellow Rural Resource Partners!  \nI’m hosting a coffee break at the EDPA Annual Conference on September 20 at 8:00 a.m. in Daktronics B Room at the Dacotah Bank Center. It’s only for us Resource Partners. Since we will all be there to support rural community leaders who will be showing up\, I think we can do that better by doing it together.  \nDuring the coffee break\, I’ll host a conversation about how we might support leaders in rural communities. I think it’ll be helpful to decide together how we want to organize our efforts just a bit so that we can create the biggest impact during our time together at the conference.  \nHere’s a very short video I made to explain a little more about why I’m inviting you. \nI hope you’ll join me there\, and please invite any other members of your team who will be around. But remember\, this is for Resource Partners only. I’ll see you in Brookings!  \nTo the future of rural\, \nJoe URL:https://dakotaresources.org/event/resource-partners-coffee-break-at-edpa-annual-conference/ LOCATION:Dacotah Bank Center\, 824 32nd Ave\, Brookings\, 57006\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dakotaresources.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/EDPA-Conference-Invite-Untitled-Page-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Dakota Resources":MAILTO:info@dakotaresources.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230927T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230927T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T132032 CREATED:20230907T135900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T150637Z UID:2953-1695837600-1695844800@dakotaresources.org SUMMARY:Stakeholder Social DESCRIPTION: URL:https://dakotaresources.org/event/stakeholder-social/ LOCATION:ROAM Kitchen + Bar\, 4525 W Empire Pl\, Sioux Falls\, SD\, 57106\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dakotaresources.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_3834-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dakota Resources":MAILTO:info@dakotaresources.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231012T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231012T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T132032 CREATED:20231006T190642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T191451Z UID:3026-1697104800-1697108400@dakotaresources.org SUMMARY:B.O.L.D. Information Session DESCRIPTION:Through a partnership with South Dakota Community Foundation\, we’ve created B.O.L.D.: A Framework to Build Organizations for Local Development. This program engages board members in capacity-building activities that level-up your organization’s ability to create a thriving rural community. Over a six month time frame\, you will commit to eight facilitated training sessions\, connect with an online network of other economic development leaders\, and create next steps to strategically carry out your mission. Dakota Resources will work with 20 South Dakota economic development organizations in 2023 and 2024 through this program. \nJoin us for an Information Session to learn more about the B.O.L.D. Framework. We will be hosting the Information Session over Zoom. To get access to the Zoom link\, please register below. \nRegister for Information Session URL:https://dakotaresources.org/event/bold-information-session-10122023/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231025T123000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231025T133000 DTSTAMP:20260404T132032 CREATED:20231006T190852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T161904Z UID:3028-1698237000-1698240600@dakotaresources.org SUMMARY:B.O.L.D. Information Session DESCRIPTION:Through a partnership with South Dakota Community Foundation\, we’ve created B.O.L.D.: A Framework to Build Organizations for Local Development. This program engages board members in capacity-building activities that level-up your organization’s ability to create a thriving rural community. Over a six month time frame\, you will commit to eight facilitated training sessions\, connect with an online network of other economic development leaders\, and create next steps to strategically carry out your mission. Dakota Resources will work with 20 South Dakota economic development organizations in 2023 and 2024 through this program. \nJoin us for an Information Session to learn more about the B.O.L.D. Framework. We will be hosting the Information Session over Zoom. To get access to the Zoom link\, please register below. \nRegister for Information SessionSubmit an Interest Form URL:https://dakotaresources.org/event/bold-information-session-10252023/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231102T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231103T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T132032 CREATED:20230328T095223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T142918Z UID:2138-1698930000-1699020000@dakotaresources.org SUMMARY:Entrepreneur Support Systems Gathering DESCRIPTION:About this event\nWe will explore the big framing question\, “How might we cultivate a culture of entrepreneurship in our rural communities?” \nAgenda\n(all times are in Central Time Zone) \nDay 1 – Thursday\, November 2\, 2023\n1:00 – 1:30 p.m.: Welcome & Check-in \n1:30 – 1:40 p.m.: Workshop: How can you tell if your community has a culture of entrepreneurship? \nThriving communities begin with bold entrepreneurs who ignite economic growth. Often\, what sets these communities apart is a remarkable ‘culture of entrepreneurship’ that fuels the growth and development of these entrepreneurs. Join us for an empowering workshop where we delve into the core practices of communities with vibrant entrepreneurial cultures. Together\, we will uncover the unique traits and qualities that set these places apart\, and gain actionable insights on how to cultivate this culture in your very own community. \n2:40 – 3:00 p.m.: Break \n3:00 – 4:00 p.m.: Panel: How do leaders create a culture of entrepreneurship? \nWhether you’re a resource partner or an entrepreneur\, there’s a role for each of us in shaping places for people to start or grow their businesses. Join us for a conversation with community leaders who are thinking beyond their businesses or organizations and putting a culture of entrepreneurship into action. \n4:00 – 5:30 p.m.: Storefront Case Studies \nWe will travel to Downtown Brookings to learn from four talented entrepreneurs that have created a strong culture of entrepreneurship on their Main Street and beyond. Our case study presenters will be 1) Carrot Seed Kitchen Company\, Kirsten Gjesdal 2) Upframe Creative\, Carrie Kuhl 3) Hitch Studios\, Renee Bauman 4) ID8 Architecture\, Angie Boersma \n5:30 – 6:30 p.m.: Network Social at Wooden Legs Brewing \n6:30 – 8:00 p.m.: Dinner & Awards at Wooden Legs Brewing \nDay 2 – Wednesday\, May 17\, 2023\n8:30 – 9:00 a.m.: Welcome & Check-in \n9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Workshop: A Framework for Launching Entrepreneurs in your Community \nPart of building a culture of entrepreneurship is providing regular education that develops entrepreneurial skills and knowledge. During this session you will learn how to offer entrepreneurs a safe space to share\, experiment\, fail\, and learn together. We will walk through the four components of the Co.Starters Bootcamp which is a 2-day business basics intensive course giving the entrepreneur concrete tools to bring their business to life in your community. \n12:00 – 12:30 p.m.: Lunch \n12:30 – 1:30 p.m.: Workshop: Using Technology to Launch / Expand a Business \nea Smith with the Northern Innovation and Startup Center works with innovators\, nonprofits\, and rural communities to launch startups and create more digital jobs. During this session we will learn how to use a team approach through ideation and resourcing to accomplish successful business growth in our communities. \n1:30 – 2:00 p.m.: Closing \nLocation & Lodging\nWe have a block of rooms at the Country Inn & Suites at a rate of $94+tax per night. The block of room closes on October 6th. Call the hotel directly at (605) 692-3500 to book your room. Mention “Dakota Resources” to receive the group rate. \nRegister for the Event URL:https://dakotaresources.org/event/entrepreneur-support-systems-gathering/ LOCATION:Dacotah Bank Center\, 824 32nd Ave\, Brookings\, 57006\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dakotaresources.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2023-Entrepreneur-Support-System-Eventbrite.png ORGANIZER;CN="Dakota Resources":MAILTO:info@dakotaresources.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231116T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231116T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T132032 CREATED:20231108T190952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T214402Z UID:3107-1700146800-1700150400@dakotaresources.org SUMMARY:Thriverr LIVE: Age-friendly housing and workforce housing: How are they connected? DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by\nThe housing stock in your community is an asset. Over the last several decades\, that supply has become tighter partly because older residents choose to stay in their homes longer and longer. With rising construction costs\, it’s challenging to develop workforce housing for younger families who also want to live in our communities. How might a focused effort on the changing housing needs of older residents help meet the workforce housing needs in your community? \nOur guests include: Cliff Mesner\, Mesner Development Company\, Central City\, NE and Richard Duncan\, RL Mace Universal Design Institute\, Ashville\, NC. Sponsored by AARP South Dakota\, this Thriverr LIVE event will bring together housing experts with age friendly\, universal design experience\, housing developers\, and community leaders for a conversation about this important topic. \nDate & Time: November 16\, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. CT \nRegister Here URL:https://dakotaresources.org/event/thriverr-live-11162023/ LOCATION:Zoom Virtual Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Dakota Resources":MAILTO:info@dakotaresources.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231129T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231129T123000 DTSTAMP:20260404T132032 CREATED:20231115T184944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T185147Z UID:3122-1701259200-1701261000@dakotaresources.org SUMMARY:Climate of Community & Economic Development Information Session DESCRIPTION:Description: Dakota Resources has developed a survey to assess the regional climate of community and economic development. This survey covers four core areas of community and economic development: 1) organizational/funding model design\, 2) compensation\, 3) active priorities\, and 4) professional development needs. This is a repeat of the survey that we conducted in 2021. \nThis information session will be used as an opportunity to explain more about the survey and answer any questions that you might have about the survey. \nDetails: Tuesday\, November 29th at 12:00 p.m. CT \nRegister for Session URL:https://dakotaresources.org/event/climate-of-community-economic-development-information-session/ LOCATION:Zoom Virtual Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dakotaresources.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Dakota-Resources-Banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="Dakota Resources":MAILTO:info@dakotaresources.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240130T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240131T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T132032 CREATED:20231211T201837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T165559Z UID:3133-1706619600-1706706000@dakotaresources.org SUMMARY:Workforce Gathering DESCRIPTION:Register for the EventAbout this event\nWe will explore how might we utilize the assets we already have in our communities to cultivate local workforce solutions right now. \nAgenda\n(all times are in Central Time Zone) \nDay 1 – Tuesday\, January 30th\, 2024\n1:00 – 1:30 p.m.: Opening Session \n1:30 – 2:40 p.m.: Thriving Community Blueprint and Uncovering the Paradigms\, Trends\, and Shifts around Workforce \n2:40 – 3:40 p.m.: Panel – Career Readiness for Youth: The panel will be focused on career readiness for youth including unique workforce partnerships\, educator externships\, new programs\, and more. Panelists will be from the SD Department of Education\, industry partners\, school districts\, and community partners. \n3:40 – 4:00 p.m.: Break \n4:00 – 5:30 p.m.: CTE School Tour & Case Studies – The focus will be on sparking career paths\, establishing business partnerships\, and returning hometown workforce methods. We will get an up close look at the Webster Area’s new Career & Technical Education wing in their school. \n5:30 – 6:30 p.m.: Network Social \n6:30 – 8:00 p.m.: Dinner & Invited Guest Speaker\, Tiffany Sanderson\, President of Lake Area Technical College \nDay 2 – Wednesday\, January 31st\, 2024\n7:30 – 8:00 a.m.: Hot breakfast at Roots \n8:00 – 8:30 a.m.: Welcome & Check-in \n8:30 – 10:00 a.m.: Workshop – Workforce Pipeline Development with invited presenter Amy Miller\, Assistant Director of the Division of Career & Technical Education at the SD Department of Education \n10:00 – 10:15 a.m.: Break \n10:15 – 11:30 a.m.: Workshop – Preparing your Community to Attract Workforce Talent with invited presenter Jessica Meyers\, Founder of Porch-Light Services \n11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Skill Building – Linking & Leveraging Your Local Resources \n12:00 – 12:30 p.m.: Lunch \n12:30 p.m.: Closing & Next Steps \nLocation & Lodging\n\nThe Galley; $100 per night. Call (605) 345-9989 to reserve your room. The block closes on January 12th.\nBoomers; $69 per night. Call (605) 345-3323 to reserve your room. The block closes on December 31st.\nThe Loft; $140 per night with minimum 2 night stay. This location has 4 beds. Book on AirBnb. URL:https://dakotaresources.org/event/workforce-gathering-2024/ LOCATION:Roots Kitchen & Taphouse\, 621 Main St.\, Webster\, SD\, 57274\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dakotaresources.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2024-Workforce-Gathering.png ORGANIZER;CN="Dakota Resources":MAILTO:info@dakotaresources.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240327T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240327T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T132032 CREATED:20240112T204248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T214805Z UID:3209-1711562400-1711569600@dakotaresources.org SUMMARY:Stakeholder Social DESCRIPTION:Let us know you’ll be there.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email URL:https://dakotaresources.org/event/stakeholder-social-2024/ LOCATION:Moccasin Creek Country Club\, 4807 130th Street NE\, Aberdeen\, 57401\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dakotaresources.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_3834-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dakota Resources":MAILTO:info@dakotaresources.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240904T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240905T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T132032 CREATED:20231211T202023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T132939Z UID:3137-1725444000-1725544800@dakotaresources.org SUMMARY:Simple Facilitation Training for Rural Leaders DESCRIPTION:Learn how to lead collaborative action in your community – the Dakota Resources way.\nStay tuned for an updated agenda!\n\n\nRegister Here URL:https://dakotaresources.org/event/thriverr-gathering-simple-facilitation-training-for-rural-leaders-042024/ LOCATION:Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center at Cedar Shore\, 1500 Shoreline Drive\, Oacoma\, SD\, 57365\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dakotaresources.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Gathering-Header-Template-Brand-Example.png ORGANIZER;CN="Dakota Resources":MAILTO:info@dakotaresources.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241113T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241114T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T132032 CREATED:20231211T202311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T194557Z UID:3140-1731502800-1731589200@dakotaresources.org SUMMARY:Housing Gathering DESCRIPTION:How might we expand housing options for Active Agers (the 55+ crowd) to increase workforce housing in our communities?\nAgenda\nDay 1: November 13th\, 2024\n(Optional) 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Housing Tour of Lead\, hosted by Emma Garvin \n1:00 – 1:30 p.m.: Opening \n1:30 – 2:15 p.m.: Interactive Workshop: What’s getting in the way of this type of housing activity? \n2:15 – 3:30 p.m.: Speaker Samar Jha\, AARP’s Local and State Housing Advocacy \n3:45 – 4:45 p.m.: Housing Case Studies \n4:45 – 5:30 p.m.: Tour and Social \n6:30 p.m.: Dinner & Awards \nDay 2: November 14th\, 2024\n8:30 – 9:00 a.m.: Opening \n9:00 – 9:45 a.m.: Skill Building Workshop \n9:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.: Reverse RFP Process \n12:15 – 12:45 p.m.: Lunch \n12:45 – 1:45 p.m.: Skill Building Workshop with Amy Eldridge\, South Dakota Housing Development Authority \n1:45 – 2:00 p.m.: Closing \nWe have a block of rooms at the The Lodge in Deadwood\, SD for Wednesday at a rate of $99 + tax per night. The block of room closes on October 13th. \nCall the hotel directly at (605) 584-4800 to book your room. Mention “Dakota Resources” to receive the group rate. \nRegister Now!Unable to attend but want to stay informed about upcoming events related to housing? Sign up for our mailing list below! \n\n \n Email(Required)Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Organization URL:https://dakotaresources.org/event/housing-gathering-2024/ LOCATION:The Lodge at Deadwood\, 100 Pine Crest Ln\, Deadwood\, 57732\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dakotaresources.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Brookings-EntrepreneurSupport_1057-Large.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Dakota Resources":MAILTO:info@dakotaresources.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250408T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250409T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T132032 CREATED:20250313T205531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T133724Z UID:3907-1744117200-1744207200@dakotaresources.org SUMMARY:Thriverr Gathering: Housing DESCRIPTION:Imagine if we could acquire\, revitalize\, and redevelop housing to create affordable living opportunities—how might that transform our towns? \n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\nDay 1 – Tuesday\, April 8\, 2025\n(Central Time Zone) \n1:00 PM – Opening Session\n1:30 PM – Systems Analysis Activity: In this activity\, participants will examine how the housing system is working and identify what might need to change within the system to make it easier to acquire\, rehab\, and redevelop housing opportunities.\n2:15 PM – Skill Building Workshop-Inventory Your Housing Opportunities: Dawn Hegland with the Upper Minnesota Valley Regional Development Commission will share how they worked with cities in their 5-county region during the summer of 2024 to create the first draft of an inventory of buildable lots matched with local incentives that were available to build new homes. The RDC intends to update this inventory annually and share it online. The RDC will share some tips and tools that you can use to do the same.\n3:30 PM – Break\n3:45 PM – Housing Case Studies: In this session\, participants will hear detailed case studies on housing projects from the communities. Presenters include: \n\nKaitlyn Killoran (Canistota): “Using Housing Opportunity Funds for a Twin House”\nGeri Beck (Mitchell Dev. Corp.): “Rehab Housing in Mitchell using HOME Funds”\nTBA\n\n5:00 PM – Closing Session\n6:00 PM – Network Social at Palace City Brewing Co.\, 227 West Railroad Avenue\, Mitchell.\n7:00 PM – Dinner on your own. \nDay 2 – Wednesday\, April 9\, 2025\n(Central Time Zone) \n8:30 AM – Opening Session\n9:00 AM – Panel Discussion and Workshop: How can local leaders be catalysts to access rehab programs? In this session\, participants will hear from leaders (Darin Beckius of HAPI; Emily Rodgers of BASEC; and more…) who operate rehab housing programs. Using what we learn from day one activities\, participants will examine how they can take small steps toward developing and/or accessing rehab programs for their communities.\n10:15 AM – Break\n10:30 AM – Round Table Discussions on the Future of Housing: During this session\, participants can share the ideas\, questions\, or possibilities about housing solutions they want to explore with their peers?\n12:00 PM – Lunch\n12:30 PM – Exploration Session – How might we launch the next version of the Housing Toolkit? In 2018\, five community leaders shared resources\, tools\, and tips that helped us launch the first ever Housing Toolkit for rural communities in South Dakota. In this session\, we will examine how individuals can access and utilize this toolkit\, and identify what other resources might be necessary to add in 2025.\n1:30 PM – Closing Session \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation & Lodging\nThe room block for the Thriverr Housing Gathering is available at the Hampton Inn and Comfort Inn & Suites attached to the Conference Center for Tuesday\, April 8. Call the hotel of your choice and mention Dakota Resources Room block. Single King and Double Queen rooms are available. \nHampton Inn\nAddress: 1920 Highland Way\, Mitchell\, SD 57301\nPhone: 605-995-1575\nRate: $139.00 + tax \nDeadline to book as part of room block: Tuesday\, March 25 \nComfort Inn\nAddress: 2020 Highland Way\, Mitchell\, SD 57301\nPhone: (605) 990-2400\nRate: $139.00 + tax \nDeadline to book as part of room block: Tuesday\, March 25 \nRegister Now!Unable to attend but want to stay informed about upcoming events related to housing? Sign up for our mailing list below! \n\n \n Email(Required)Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Organization URL:https://dakotaresources.org/event/thriverr-gathering-housing/ LOCATION:Highland Conference Center\, 2000 Highland Way\, Mitchell\, SD\, 57301\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dakotaresources.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/thriverrgathering.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dakota Resources":MAILTO:info@dakotaresources.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250514T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250514T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T132032 CREATED:20250331T155122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T160656Z UID:3926-1747245600-1747252800@dakotaresources.org SUMMARY:Stakeholder Social DESCRIPTION:Let us know you’ll be there.\n\n \n \n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email\n \n Additional Guest Name(s) Below Add RemoveClick the + button to add more guests URL:https://dakotaresources.org/event/stakeholder-social-2/ LOCATION:Myrtle’s Fur Vault & Bar\, 208 S. Main Avenue\, Sioux Falls\, SD\, 57104\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dakotaresources.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_3834-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dakota Resources":MAILTO:info@dakotaresources.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251006 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251118 DTSTAMP:20260404T132032 CREATED:20250731T163501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T163501Z UID:4054-1759708800-1763423999@dakotaresources.org SUMMARY:Thriverr Learn: Getting Beyond the Same 10 People cohort DESCRIPTION:Join Dakota Resources and Executive Director of Growing Small Towns\, Rebecca Undem for this interactive and engaging cohort process. Using the Framework for Change\, participants in this cohort will learn and apply a new approach to engaging volunteers in their community. Participants will use this process to improve the results related to a specific community project and develop the knowledge necessary to improve any community project requiring volunteers. \nAt the end of this cohort experience\, participants will develop a newly revised and innovative approach to engaging their community and gaining buy-in for a current project/event/committee\, using a proven\, repeatable process. \nDates for this cohort are October 6\, October 27\, November 3\, and November 17. Each session runs from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. CT with an optional 30-minute immediately following each session for questions\, answers\, and deeper understanding. \nRegister today! URL:https://dakotaresources.org/event/thriverr-learn-getting-beyond-the-same-10-people-cohort/ LOCATION:Zoom Virtual Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Dakota Resources":MAILTO:info@dakotaresources.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251114 DTSTAMP:20260404T132032 CREATED:20250731T164500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T210201Z UID:4060-1762905600-1763078399@dakotaresources.org SUMMARY:Thriverr Gathering: Using Public Policy for Local Development DESCRIPTION:Agenda\nDay 1 – Wednesday\, November 12\, 2025\n(Central Time Zone) \n12:00 p.m.: Lunch and Registration (optional) \n1:00 p.m.: Opening Session \n1:45 p.m.: Understanding the Rural Wealth Framework with Brian Blackford\, Indiana Communities Institute. This framework has emerged as a powerful\, comprehensive\, and dynamic approach to more fully understand not only the assets and opportunities rural communities and regions hold\, but also the challenges they must confront in achieving development and sustainability. \n3:00 p.m.: Ready\, Set\, Act: Building Capacity for Community Change Management with Brian Blackford\, Indiana Communities Institute. Change is constant in communities\, whether it is realized or not. Dealing with that change can also be a constant frustration – especially when moving beyond planning and into policy decisions and action. This workshop explores change while providing tips and tools to make change. \n4:30 p.m.: Policy Pulse & Partner Sparks. Connect with policy experts during “Lightning Table Talks” that allow participants to initiate important conversations and discover “connection sparks” that will inspire new ideas or action. \n5:30 p.m.: Closing Session \n6:15 p.m.: Network Social\, Dinner\, and Awards \nDay 2 – Thursday\, November 13\, 2025\n(Central Time Zone) \n8:30 a.m.: Opening Session \n9:00 a.m.: Case Studies on Local Policy Development. Stay tuned for details on presenters. \n10:30 a.m.: Practice Makes Progress with Mike Bockorny\, Economic Development Professionals Association of South Dakota. Learn practical skills and confidence to effectively engage in public policy. Participants will learn how to provide compelling public comment\, testify before the Legislature\, present a well-crafted policy brief\, and influence other public policy isues. Through hands-on activities and real-world examples\, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how to navigate governmental processes and advocate for policies that support local economic growth and community well-being. \n12:00 p.m.: Lunch \n12:30 p.m.: Writing a Policy Statement to Take Local Action with Mike Bockorny\, Economic Development Professionals Association of South Dakota. \n1:30 p.m.: Closing \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation & Lodging\nA block of rooms have been reserved at Range Country Lodging at 302 W 5th St\, Murdo\, SD for $109 per night. Make your reservation by calling the hotel at (605) 669-2425 and mentioning the Dakota Resources room block. \nRegister today! URL:https://dakotaresources.org/event/thriverr-gathering-public-policy-2025/ LOCATION:Murdo Golf Course\, 24084 270th Ave\, Murdo\, 57559\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dakotaresources.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Thriverr-Gathering-Header-Website.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Dakota Resources":MAILTO:info@dakotaresources.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR