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SUMMARY:2026 Investing in Rural America Conference
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date: 2026 Investing in Rural America Conference\n\n\n\nWe are excited to announce the upcoming 2026 Investing in Rural America Conference\, a flagship event for the Richmond Fed’s Center for Rural Economies. Mark your calendars for September 30 – October 2\, 2026\, as we gather at the Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville\, North Carolina. \n\n\n\nThis year’s conference will showcase innovative strategies for rural prosperity across several key areas: \n\n\n\n\n\nEconomic development\n\n\n\nSmall business development\n\n\n\nFinancial inclusion\n\n\n\nWorkforce pathways\n\n\n\nAnd more!\n\n\n\n\n\nThis conference creates a valuable space for attendees to: \n\n\n\n\n\nConnect with influential rural stakeholders from across the nation\n\n\n\nLearn about cutting-edge approaches to rural economic vitality\n\n\n\nEngage in discussions that shape the future of rural America\n\n\n\n\n\nOur new venue\, the historic Omni Grove Park Inn\, offers a stunning backdrop for collaboration and inspiration\, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville\, North Carolina. \n\n\n\nRegistration details will be available in the coming months. To ensure you receive notification when registration opens\, please sign up here. \n\n\n\nFor more information about our ongoing work in supporting small towns and rural communities\, visit our Center for Rural Economies page. \n\n\n\nWho should attend\n\n\n\nPolicymakers\, community representatives\, business executives\, nonprofit leaders\, investors\, workforce development professionals. \n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/2026-investing-rural-america-conference/
LOCATION:Omni Grove Park Inn\, 290 Macon Avenue\, Ashville\, North Carolina\, 28804\, United States
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SUMMARY:Advancing Apprenticeships: Fostering a Strong-Talent Economy​
DESCRIPTION:Interested in cutting-edge models and approaches for advancing apprenticeship programs? Save the date for our one-day conference organized around exploring this path to a stronger workforce. You will: \n\n\n\n\n\nHear how apprenticeship models provide opportunities for workers to develop skills and connect with employers in industries requiring skilled labor\n\n\n\nGain actionable strategies for developing\, scaling and sustaining apprenticeship programs that address business needs and promote economic prosperity\n\n\n\n\n\nAttendees will leave with practical tools\, valuable connections and renewed inspiration for building apprenticeships that bridge the gap between potential and opportunity\, fostering pathways to economic security for individuals while meeting the evolving demands of regional economies. \n\n\n\nStay tuned for additional details when registration opens in late spring. \n\n\n\nWho might benefit from attending?\n\n\n\nEmployers and Business Leaders |  Workforce Development Boards | Economic Development Organizations | Educational Institutions | Vocational and Technical Training Institutions \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact the Community Development team at communitydevelopment@stls.frb.org. \n\n\n\nThe opinions and statements expressed are those of the speakers and are intended only for informational purposes. They do not reflect official positions of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis or the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. \n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/advancing-apprenticeships-fostering-strong-talent-economy/
LOCATION:Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis\, 1 Federal Reserve Bank Plaza\, St. Louis\, Missouri\, 63102\, United States
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