The Rural Partners of Michigan (RPM) is a public/private partnership whose charge is to develop new, collaborative approaches to build sustainable communities and to enhance the future of Michigan citizens. The emphasis of the Rural Partners' work is on finding new, innovative, non-traditional ways to address the issues, problems and needs of rural Michigan.
Rural Partners focus on team building, education and information, technical assistance and leadership development. Through these approaches, RPM believes that Michigan can implement a comprehensive and integrated policy for building sustainable communities. Our goal is to empower people to make a difference in communities and to create a rural legacy for generations to come.
2008 Small Town & Rural Development Conference
April 15 -17, 2008
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Guest Speakers Powerpoints
Don Macke - Energizing Entrepreneurs
Don Macke - Transfer of Wealth
Oscar Rodriquez - Leveraging Networks in Small Towns and Rural Areas
Kurt Mantonya - Appreciative Inquiry
| Breakout Sessions Powerpoints |
| Money on the Table: EITC Opportunities |
| Local Foods |
| C.E.C. Update |
| Brick ‘n Click Retail |
| Home Town Competitiveness Update |
| Enterprise Facilitation Update |
| Virtual Incubators |
| Youth Entrepreneur Education |
| Transfer of Wealth |
| Young Professionals Organizations |
| Grant Writing |
| MSHDA Main Street Program |
| Asset-Based Community Development |
Phone: 517-788-1691 E-mail: achooper@cmsenergy.com