"14th Annual" Rural Development Conference

"Winning in a Turbulent Economy "

Where:  Tennessee Tech University (Cookeville, Tennessee)

When:  April 1-2, 2009

Registration fee: $80

TO REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE NOW, Click Here!

Plenary Session
"Making the Business Case for Your Community"
Carol Johnson

Luncheon Speaker
"Tune Up Your Life"
Ladonna Gatlin

Sample Workshops
"When the News Isn't Good: How to Communicate in a Crisis or Difficult Situations"
Mimi Bliss

"Changes, Challenges, and Opportunities in Today's Retirement Market"
Dave Robertson

"Successful Business Recruitment Strategies"
Bill Adams

"Six Myths about the Future of Small Towns and 20 Clues to Rural Community Survival"
Heartland Center for Leadership Development

Opening reception - April 1, 5:30 p.m. CST
Leslie Town Centre
Conference Conclusion - April 2, 3:30 p.m. CST

For additional information about the conference, download a .pdf file of the conference brochure by clicking on the following link:

BrochureRDConf2009.pdf

Leadership Upper Cumberland is sponsoring a golf tournament prior to the conference.  If you are interested, please download the following .pdf brochure and return the completed form to Cliff Swoape at the contact information listed in the brochure.

GolfinsertRuralDevConf2009.pdf

For questions about registration or for special needs consideration, contact:

Dr. Virginia M. Moore
College of Business
(931) 372-3643