The conference features engaging and accomplished leaders in business and government. The theme this year is “Rural Matters: Growing Our People, Resources, and Future.” The conference will highlight topics and best practices in business and economic development, community development, and rural statewide issues.
A large number of state and federal agencies, along with private sector partners, will host and participate in this event; the largest of its kind to focus on the challenges facing rural Texans. This is a statewide conference hosted by the Office of the Governor and UTSA’s Institute for Economic Development – SBDC Rural Business Program.
On Day 2 at 11:00 am come to hear Kennedy Sutherland attorney, Dub Sutherland, present on innovative financing with Nathan Roach from Mass Ventures, Scot Vidrine from Capital Farm Credit and Katherine Sims of the Council of Development Finance Agencies.