Registration Open for May 22-24 Arkansas Rural Development Conference in Little Rock
March 23, 2018Registration is open for the 2018 Arkansas Rural Development Conference, hosted by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) Division of Rural Services. This year's conference will be held at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock May 22-24 and is geared toward anyone interested in improving quality of life across the state.
“Last year more than 600 participants came together to learn and share about what’s working in communities across the state,” said Mike Preston, executive director of Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC). “We also encourage all Arkansans with a genuine interest in improving their community to attend.”
The conference provides participants an opportunity to gain a working knowledge of the many programs and services available through AEDC to assist communities and their leaders with development, planning and revitalization efforts. Breakout session topics include “EcoTourism,” “Opioid Battle in Arkansas,” and “Ready, Set, Action: Film Industry in Arkansas.”
Anne Hazlett, USDA Rural Development Assistant to the Secretary, will address attendees with a message focused on how federal, state and local officials can work together to improve communities. The final day of the conference will include the Governor’s Luncheon and Awards ceremony, during which Governor Asa Hutchinson will award more than $700,000 in grants.
For more information or to register online, visit Rural Services
