The Rural Policy Forum has grown to be one of the most important rural events of the year. We did not make this decision lightly and are deeply saddened to have to postpone the event. More than half of our survey respondents said they would not consider attending in person this year, and we know… Read More
Arizona Rural Policy Forum Heads to Wickenburg
The Arizona Rural Policy Forum, an annual conference convening hundreds of rural leaders and stakeholders that rotates its location every year, heads to Wickenburg, Arizona, for the 2018 conference. Held August 8-10 at multiple locations throughout the town, the Rural Policy Forum connects rural economic development professionals, nonprofits, community leaders, business owners, and other rural… Read More
Largest Turnout Yet at the 2016 Rural Policy Forum in Pinetop-Lakeside
Local First Arizona Foundation’s 2016 Rural Policy Forum in Pinetop-Lakeside gave attendees a true taste of Arizona. Over 270 attendees traveled to 6,800 feet to the stunning White Mountains for an opportunity to gather, network, learn and share about rural economic development. The crisp, cool mountain air and the smell of coniferous woods and pine… Read More
Partners For Rural America Annual Meeting to Coincide with Arizona Rural Policy Forum in Pinetop-Lakeside
Rural Arizona will be receiving much attention from national and local leaders this August with the Partners For Rural America (PRA) Annual Meeting coinciding with the annual Arizona Rural Policy Forum in Pinetop-Lakeside. The PRA Annual Meeting will take place Tuesday, August 9 through Thursday, August 11, and the Arizona Rural Policy Forum will occur… Read More
2015 Rural Policy Forum Inspires Collaboration Across Arizona
Earlier this month, about 200 individuals representing every county in Arizona descended on Clarkdale, Arizona, for the 9th Annual Arizona Rural Policy Forum. This annual forum offers a venue for connecting rural economic development professionals, nonprofits, community leaders, business owners, and other rural stakeholders who are interested in sustaining rural communities. Welcome to Clarkdale This year,… Read More
AZ Rural Policy Forum Fosters Collaboration Among Rural Communities
This year’s Rural Policy Forum, held August 7-8 in Globe-Miami, brought together rural community leaders and representatives in an important discussion on how to empower rural Arizona. The Forum welcomed nearly 220 attendees and almost 50 speakers, representing every county in Arizona. Getting to Know Globe-Miami Globe-Miami was a gracious host for this year’s event,… Read More
Verde Brewing Company Owner to Speak at Rural Policy Forum
The Arizona Rural Development Council (housed under the Local First Arizona Foundation) will host a Rural Policy Forum on August 7th-8th in Globe-Miami. Under their mission to help equip communities with resources to help advance rural Arizona, the Rural Policy Forum will connect rural economic development professionals, nonprofits, community leaders, business owners and others who are interested… Read More
