Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service

Our EDA University Center has been working hard with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis and the Arkansas Community and Economic Development Alliance to put on "Investing in Rural Prosperity: A Forum on Blending and Braiding Federal and Private Funds." We really hope you can join us! When: Wednesday, Oct 16 from 9:30am - 1:00pm Where: Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service—Education Wing 2301 S. University Ave. Little Rock, AR 72204 Link to RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gPhRavaE Registration is free and includes lunch, but space at this in-person event is limited. Please register by Oct. 10. Join us and visit with policymakers, practitioners, community leaders, funders and others from across Arkansas to: - Hear how organizations have leveraged local assets to secure funding and financing for community and economic development projects - Learn about federal funding opportunities from government officials - Hear how local leaders in rural areas have developed capacity, partnerships and strategies to blend and braid public and private funding opportunities Featured speakers: - Martha Claire Bullen, director of community sustainability, Communities Unlimited - Michael Rivera, director of lending, Communities Unlimited - Matthew Campbell, strategic partnerships program manager, Delta Regional Authority - Other state and local leaders! Questions? Contact the St. Louis Fed’s Community Development staff at communitydevelopment@stls.frb.org.

Join us on July 17 for an insightful session hosted by the Arkansas Community and Economic Development Alliance (ACEDA)! Discover U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) resources, gain valuable insights from three EDA Economic Development Districts, and connect with fellow professionals in the field. 📍 Location: Arkansas Cooperative Extension State Office, Education Wing Auditorium (2301 S. University Ave., Little Rock, AR 72204) 🕤 Schedule: - 9:30AM: Networking (in-person) - 10AM-12PM: Meeting + Panel Can't make it in person? Secure your spot for the virtual session by RSVPing for the Zoom link here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gmkHFB4W Curious to learn more about ACEDA? 🤓 https://lnkd.in/e5VtamGv The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action institution. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate or need materials in another format, please contact Brandon L. Mathews at 501-671-2085 as soon as possible. Dial 711 for Arkansas Relay. Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your knowledge and network with industry experts! #EconomicDevelopment #CommunityDevelopment #NetworkingOpportunity

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