BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Dakota Resources - ECPv6.16.3//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:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240904T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240905T140000 DTSTAMP:20260824T231825 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:20260824T231825 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 \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:20260824T231825 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:20260824T231825 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:20260824T231825 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:20260824T231825 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260505T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260505T200000 DTSTAMP:20260824T231825 CREATED:20260422T152415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T153032Z UID:4464-1778004000-1778011200@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-2026/ 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;VALUE=DATE:20260728 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260730 DTSTAMP:20260824T231825 CREATED:20260715T200306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T202032Z UID:4807-1785196800-1785369599@dakotaresources.org SUMMARY:Thriverr Gathering: Strengthening Leaders\, Strengthening Communities DESCRIPTION:We’ll explore how we can lead in ways that strengthen ourselves\, grow others\, and expand leadership across our communities.\nJoin us in Oacoma for our “Strengthening Leaders\, Strengthening Communities” Thriverr Gathering. In this workshop\, we will focus on how you can lead in ways that strengthen ourselves\, grow others\, and expand leadership across our communities. \nBy the end of the workshop\, participants will: \n\nRecognize the diverse leadership potential within the community\nIdentify barriers and enablers to local leadership development\nCo-create ideas and pathways to support emerging leaders\nLeave with new personal leadership skills and collective action commitments\n\n\n\nAgenda\nDay 1 – Tuesday\, July 28\, 2026\nWelcome and Check-in \nUnderstanding Your Leadership Style with Kristi Wagner\nParticipants will explore how personality styles and generational perspectives influence communication\, relationships\, and teamwork. Through the Colors personality assessment and discussion\, this session is designed to build self-awareness and help individuals better understand how they engage\, collaborate\, and work effectively with people who may think\, communicate\, and approach situations differently. \nStart with Leadership Self-Care with Whitney Nordvold\nThis interactive training with Whitney Nordvold of Rising Hope Counseling\, LLC focuses on burnout prevention\, boundary setting\, and practical self-care strategies for community and nonprofit leaders. Through guided reflection and a hands-on self-care kit activity\, participants will leave with tools they can immediately apply to sustain themselves in high-stress leadership roles. \nDinner & Social Time \nDay 2 – Wednesday\, July 29\, 2026\nCheck-in \nDiving Deep into Community Behavior with Iceberg Mapping with Joe Bartmann\nUsing the Iceberg Mapping framework\, participants will explore the deeper patterns\, beliefs\, and systems that shape community behaviors and leadership opportunities. The session lead by Dakota Resources President Joe Bartmann encourages critical thinking about root causes and what communities may need to do differently to create lasting change. \nRaising up the Next Generation of Leaders with John Pohlman\nThis workshop challenges participants to think creatively about how communities can cultivate the next generation of leaders. Through group brainstorming and collaborative activities\, attendees will identify experiences\, systems\, and supports that help unlock leadership confidence and opportunity. \nPanel on Youth and Emerging Leadership Development\nPanelists include Laura Marshall of Yankton Thrive\, Ashely Geigle of Murdo Economic Development\, Rochan Burell of Wall Economic Development Corporation. Community leaders and organizations will share real-world examples of leadership development programs\, youth engagement efforts\, and leadership transition strategies. Participants will gain practical ideas and lessons learned from communities working to build stronger local leadership pipelines. \nBuilding Confidence for Critical Conversations with Paula Jensen\nThis session uses the Empowerment Triangle framework and role play to help participants navigate challenging conversations and conflict more effectively. Leaders will practice communication strategies that strengthen relationships\, accountability\, and collaboration within their communities and organizations. \n\n\nLocation & Lodging\nThere is a block of rooms reserved at Cedar Shore Resort. Rooms are $139 + tax. Rooms within the block need to be reserved prior to June 27th to receive this discounted rate. Please contact the hotel at (605) 234-6376 and reference the Dakota Resources block to secure a room reservation. Cancellations made 72 hours or more prior to check-in will not incur a cancellation charge. \nRegister today! URL:https://dakotaresources.org/event/thriverr-gathering-strengthening-leaders-strengthening-communities/ LOCATION:Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center at Cedar Shore\, 1500 Shoreline Drive\, Oacoma\, SD\, 57365\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Dakota Resources":MAILTO:info@dakotaresources.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260805 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260915 DTSTAMP:20260824T231825 CREATED:20260715T202808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T202951Z UID:4817-1785888000-1789430399@dakotaresources.org SUMMARY:Thriverr Learn: Launching a Resident Recruitment Effort DESCRIPTION:The Launching a Regional Residential Recruitment Effort Cohort is for rural community leaders who want to do a better job of seeing\, reaching\, inviting\, and welcoming new residents. This cohort will explore how communities across a region can work together to share a stronger story\, connect with people who are looking for what small towns have to offer\, and welcome those new residents who have already made the move. \nThis four-session learning cohort is designed to help rural communities build an effective regional resident recruitment effort. Through expert guidance from Ben Winchester\, a nationally recognized rural sociologist\, participants will: \n\n\n\nLearn about migration trends using demographic data\,\nMap shared assets that attract newcomers\,\nGather insights from new residents\,\nDevelop regional collaboration strategies\, and\nHost an actual community welcoming event sometime in 2026.\n\n\n\nSessions will take place from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CT on August 5\, August 19\, September 2\, and September 14. All sessions will be hosted on Zoom. \nHow each session works: \n\n\n\nWelcome\nDebrief\nTopic presented\nFacilitation discussion\nCohort engagement\nWork together\nRecap\nAction to take before the next event\n\n\n\nRegister today! URL:https://dakotaresources.org/event/thriverr-learn-launching-a-resident-recruitment-effort/ LOCATION:Zoom Virtual Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Dakota Resources":MAILTO:info@dakotaresources.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260922T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260922T200000 DTSTAMP:20260824T231825 CREATED:20260715T203351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T222526Z UID:4825-1790098200-1790107200@dakotaresources.org SUMMARY:Dakota Resources 30th Anniversary Celebration DESCRIPTION:We are grateful for the people who have made 30 years of our mission possible! We hope you’ll be able to join us as we celebrate this milestone. Unable to make it? Feel free to send us a note using the form below. \n\n \n \n \n \n RSVP Response(Required)\n \n \n Yes\, I'll be there!\n \n \n \n Can't make it. Leave us a note below!\n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n OrganizationEmail(Required)Additional GuestsNameEmail  Add RemoveClick the + button to add more guestsSend us a note as we celebrate 30 years of our mission! URL:https://dakotaresources.org/event/dakota-resources-30th-anniversary-celebration/ LOCATION:Dacotah Bank\, 300 S Phillips Ave\, #100\, Sioux FAlls\, SD\, 57104\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Dakota Resources":MAILTO:info@dakotaresources.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR