BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Dakota Resources - ECPv6.15.20//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:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251006 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251118 DTSTAMP:20260426T033815 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:20260426T033815 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:20260426T033815 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 \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 END:VCALENDAR