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Join us for a free event on October 22nd celebrating the people, ideas, and success stories helping small towns thrive! Whether you’re a community leader, volunteer, local business owner, economic development professional, community stakeholder, or simply passionate about seeing small towns succeed, we invite you to connect, exchange ideas, and be inspired by real-world examples of community revitalization.


Be among the first to experience Inspire, Renew, Enjoy’s social media campaign and explore InspireRenewEnjoy.com, a Resource Bank, N.A. resource hub featuring inspiring stories, proven strategies, and practical tools to help communities thrive. Hear from special guest speaker Amanda Weinstein of the Center on Rural Innovation (CORI) as she shares how research, data, and technology can help rural communities identify opportunities and build greater economic prosperity.


You’ll also hear from a panel of Community Champions who will share firsthand experiences, practical ideas, and lessons learned from successful revitalization efforts in their own communities:

  • Brittny Gipson, Village Clerk – Dieterich, IL
  • David Grosse, Former Village President – Three Oaks, MI
  • Deb Sprecker, Executive Director, Woodbine Main Street – Woodbine, IA
  • John Taylor, Small Town Champion – Galva & Cambridge, IL

Thursday, October 22nd
Resource Bank’s
HearthStone Center
625 Bethany Road, DeKalb, IL 60115
(Just east of Resource Bank)

10:00 a.m. Doors Open
10:30 a.m. Featured Speaker - Amanda Weinstein
11:30 a.m. Inspire, Renew, Enjoy Presentation
12:15-1:15 p.m. Complimentary Lunch & Networking
1:15 - 2:15 p.m. Panel Discussion
2:15-3:30 p.m. Q&A

From downtown revitalization and housing development to community events, economic growth, childcare, and creative placemaking, our speakers will share ideas that communities of all sizes can learn from.
Come ready to ask questions, make connections, exchange ideas, and leave inspired with new possibilities for your own community!

We look forward to bringing together Community Champions and leaders who are passionate about helping small towns thrive!


Registration before October 15th is required to attend. 

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