YES: Rural Young Entrepreneur Summit

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Date/Time:Wednesday, 09 Nov 2011 from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Location:Scheman Building
Cost:Free
URL:http://www.sba.gov/content/young-entrepreneur
Contact:Mark Edelman,
Phone:515-294-6144
Channel:College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Categories:Conferences
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An opportunity for young and/or emerging rural entrepreneurs to network and connect with resources and programs that can make a difference in the entrepreneurial culture of rural America. A free trade show/networking reception featuring local Iowa foods follows the program. Registration is free.

U.S. Small Business Administration Deputy Administrator Marie Johns and USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Doug O'Brien are coming to Iowa to share their perspectives and listen to young entrepreneurs from rural America. In addition, Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds will share their perspectives on opportunities for successful rural entrepreneurship in Iowa.

Participants will discuss successes and challenges with a panel of four rural entrepreneurs including:
-- Matt Russell, Coyote Run Farm, Lacona, Iowa, www.coyote-run-farm.com/
-- Amy Strouth, Prairie Queen Bakery & Restaurant, Sheldon, Iowa, www.PQBakery.com
-- Pat Palmer, The Computer Guy, Hampton, Iowa, www.thecomputerguy.bz
-- Mari Holthaus, Kymar Acres, Waukon, Iowa, www.kymaracres.com, and president, Grown Locally Coop, Decorah, Iowa, www.grownlocally.com

Participants will:
-- Hear success stories from other rural entrepreneurs
-- Listen to and share ideas for improving opportunities for rural entrepreneur success
-- Connect with other rural entrepreneurs and support networks
-- Shape ideas for a Rural YES Findings Report and future rural entrepreneur networking communications


Rural "YES" Young Entrepreneur Summit is co-hosted by Iowa State University Extension, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Community Vitality Center, U.S. Small Business Administration, USDA Rural Development, and two dozen partners