Every person can use strategies for economic success and this years Rural Forum will help mold and supply you with those very important strategies. The Rural Forum is packed with both fun and memorable events that you can take back to your community/business and utilize for year's to come.

Monday, April 9th - Highlights
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5:00 - 8:00 pm
Early Registration

Chaparral County Club Golfing
Special Rate: Call 762-4775 for more info - $25 a Person for 18 hole + a cart

Tuesday, April 10th - Highlights
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9:00 - 10:00 am
Time Slots for Organization Meetings
Forum Begins
1:00 - 1:30
Introduction
1:30 - 2:45
Effects of the 2007 Legislative Session on Rural Economic Development
2:45 - 3:30
"Tax Increment Financing - a New Development Tools"
3:30 - 3:45
Break
3:45 - 5:00
Break-Out Sessions
6:00 - 9:00
BBQ Dinner and Awards Presentation at Mayor Lansford Residence (Casual dress)

Wednesday, April 11th - Highlights
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8:30 - 9:00
Welcome
9:00 - 10:15
New Mexico Economic Development Partnership Update / Effectively Responding to PRO's and Hosting Client Visits
10:15 - 10:30
Break
10:30 - 12:00 Noon
"Steps to Success in Small Community Economic Development"
12:00 - 1:30
Lunch & Success Stories
2:00 - 3:30
Small Community Program Resources
3:30 - 4:30
"Connecting to Workforce Training "

Thursday, April 12th - Highlights
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8:30 - 9:45
"Financing Small Business Needs"
9:45 - 10:00
Break
10:00 - 11:30
"Get Your Questions Answered"
11:30 - 12:00 Noon
Closing Comments and Wrap-Up drawing for main door prize"