Friday, February 03, 2012

Big Rural Brainstorm in Kan. aims to develop ideas for small towns, connect with those who might help

At least 200 people have showed up today in Newton, Kan., at the Big Rural Brainstorm, designed to "develop ideas and projects for improving small Kansas communities in the areas of economic development, education, small business, environment, entertainment, housing, telecommunications and community foundations," reports Emily Behlmann of the Wichita Business Journal.

"Another goal of the event, planners say, is to match needs with those who can fulfill needs," Behlmann reports. "The event included a 'bank' where individuals from small towns could post things they needed to improve their communities, like talent or funds. Attendees will be able to view the needs to see if they can help. The brainstorm also gives special emphasis to the generation [organizer Marci] Penner dubbed the Power-Ups ... 21- to 39-year-olds who choose to live in rural Kansas." For an advance story by James Jordan of The Kansan in Newton, go here.

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