The Rural Rise Summit is underway in downtown Emporia, and Main Street Director Casey Woods says he could not be more pleased to have the national conference in town.
Rural Rise is all about economic development in rural areas, and Woods says people are attending from across the country.
One hundred twenty-five people are in town for the three-day conference.
Presentations will include information on telecommunications programs, the “future of rural ecosystem building,” advocacy efforts, Main Street communities, conversations on diversity and equity and information about so-called micropolitan area economies. Several question-and-answer sessions are included along with facilitated discussions.
