Rural Women's Summit in Greenville, S.C., Oct. 27-29

The Rural Women's Summit will bring together a diverse group of rural officials, business and nonprofit leaders, funders and advocates to discuss and encourage policy and public-interest efforts that benefit women in rural America. It's run by the Rural Assembly, a group that seeks to build a "smarter, greener, more inclusive rural America," according to its website.

The summit is scheduled for Oct. 27-29 in Greenville, South Carolina. Click here for information.