Rural Pathways to Prosperity Conference Friday, April 17

The Adams County Development Council, Grant County Development Council and WSU Extension are sponsoring a Rural Pathways to Prosperity Conference on April 17.

The conference is geared toward providing attendees with a day of learning about regional networking to create jobs, improving local economy, adding value to existing rural businesses, encouraging new entrepreneurs and engaging with a national expert.

Twenty sites across rural Washington will watch Erik Pages on a webinar with the opportunity to ask questions.

After his presentation, each site will put his ideas into action through organized activities, turning their attention to local issues, resources and project ideas.

The conference is from 8 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the Othello Community Hospital Conference Room. The registration fee is $30, with a $25 early bird special between March 5 and April 10.

The 2015 Rural Pathways to Prosperity Conference is sponsored also sponsored by Washington State Department of Commerce, Association of Washington Cities, USDA-Rural Development, Avista Corporation and the state Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board.

For more information, visit http://waruralprosperity.wsu.edu or call Joey Hansen, Manager ACDC.