YES: Rural Young Entrepreneur Summit
Date/Time: | Wednesday, 09 Nov 2011 from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm |
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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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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