Deb Brown

Hey there there,

You are someone who believes in the power of small towns.

Do you know that rural communities don’t have to settle for “just getting by”—that there’s real abundance, strength, and innovation waiting to be unleashed where you live?

Then you’re exactly who should be at Rural Assembly Everywhere, on September 17, 2025, from 11 AM to 3:30 PM Central Time—and it’s absolutely free and virtual.

How to join:

• Date: September 17, 2025

• Time: 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM Central Time

• Where: Online (join from anywhere—no travel required!)

• Registration: Click here to register

I'm excited because Rural Assembly has invited me to lead one of the follow-up webinars on September 30!

Small Town Magic: Turning Possibilities into Real Change

Discover inspiring stories and practical steps to help your small town shine.

Discover real-life success stories and practical, easy-to-implement strategies to bring new energy to your community. Based on the inspiring book From Possibilities to Reality: Save Your Small Town, this free, live webinar will share proven ideas to fill empty buildings, spark creativity through the arts, engage youth, and support local businesses—even in times of scarcity.

Join me on September 29 to learn how other small towns are making magic happen—and walk away with tangible steps you, your friends, and neighbors can take right now to create lasting change in your own town. Simply register at the link below, there is no charge to attend.

Rural Assembly is one of our partners and collaborators in rural.

Rural Assembly is a program of the Center for Rural Strategies dedicated to championing a movement that celebrates and empowers rural people and places. Their goal is to reshape perceptions, foster healing, and forge unity in a divided nation by amplifying rural voices through advocacy, partnerships, and gatherings. Learn more about their mission to connect diverse voices, challenge harmful narratives, and recognize the untold stories, opportunities, and interconnected futures that bind rural and urban communities together.

Thanks,

Deb

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