Indiana Rural Summit 2012
November 14 & 15
Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel
31 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN
Rural communities are the fabric of the Midwest. The Indiana Rural Summit is bringing together rural leaders to discover ways to build communities to be healthy, wealthy and wise.
The cost is $150 for the full Summit or $75 for one day. Lunch is provided.
Seating is limited.
The post-Summit special event, Retail Ag Opportunities in Indiana, is free, but advance registration is required. Please contact BJ Fields at 317-692-7834 or bfields@infarmbureau.org to register.
Sponsored by:
Featured Speakers
Lt. Governor Becky Skillman
Keynote Speaker
Elaine Matthews
Senior Vice President, Innovation and Outreach Division
North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center
Agenda
Wednesday, November 14
8:00am - 9:00am
Registration
9:00am - 10:30am
Welcome
(Meridian Ballroom East and Center)
Kent Yeager, Director of Public Policy
Indiana Farm Bureau
Opening Session (Plenary)
(Meridian Ballroom East and Center)
“Rural Innovation”
Elaine Matthews, North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center
Presentation
(Meridian Ballroom East and Center)
Kent Yeager, Director of Public Policy
Indiana Farm Bureau
Opening Session (Plenary)
(Meridian Ballroom East and Center)
“Rural Innovation”
Elaine Matthews, North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center
Presentation
10:30am - 10:45am
Networking Break
10:45am - 12:00pm
Session 1 Tracks
Attendees may choose from the following
Healthy: Local Food Systems: Building a Stronger Regional Farmer to Consumer Connection
(Circle East Suite)
This session will focus on the local food movement with discussions on several different collaborative models including food hubs, food co-ops and small farmers involved with farmers markets and Consumer Supported Agriculture.
Pleasant Acre Farms
Food Hubs
Blooming Foods
Presenters:
Neil Mosley, Co-Owner Pleasant Acres Farms
Roy Ballard, Purdue Extension Educator Agriculture and Natural Resources, Hancock County
Ellen Michels, Marketing Manager, Bloomingfoods
Wealthy: Place Based Investment
(Circle Center Suite)
Economic Development—rural communities continue to work to make their urban centers even greater places to visit, live and work. This session will focus on improvements that communities have completed that have positively impacted local economic development.
Place Based Investment Grant County
Place Based Investment Cannelton River Trail
Moderator: Anicia Richardson, Marketing Communications Manager Indiana Office of Tourism
Presenters:
J. P. Hall, Director
Indiana Landmarks’ Eastern Office, Cambridge City
Mayor Mary Snyder
Cannelton, Indiana
Karen Niverson, Executive Director
Marion/Grant County CVB
Kyle Brown, Employee Relations and Community Director
City of Bedford, Indiana
Wise: Creative Workforce
(Circle West Suite)
Workforce innovation—rural communities are especially challenged by a workforce in transition. As the industry landscape changes, local leaders and workforce investment boards must find creative solutions. This session will touch on the subject and discussion will be focused on live examples of what and where innovative tactics are working.
Creative Workforce
Creative Workforce Richmond
Presenters:
Craig Lamb, Executive Director-Corporate College
Ivy Tech--Lafayette
Roy Vanderford, Director of Workforce Strategies
The Center of Workforce Innovations
Attendees may choose from the following
Healthy: Local Food Systems: Building a Stronger Regional Farmer to Consumer Connection (Circle East Suite)
This session will focus on the local food movement with discussions on several different collaborative models including food hubs, food co-ops and small farmers involved with farmers markets and Consumer Supported Agriculture.
Pleasant Acre Farms
Food Hubs
Blooming Foods
Presenters:
Neil Mosley, Co-Owner Pleasant Acres Farms
Roy Ballard, Purdue Extension Educator Agriculture and Natural Resources, Hancock County
Ellen Michels, Marketing Manager, Bloomingfoods
Wealthy: Place Based Investment (Circle Center Suite)
Economic Development—rural communities continue to work to make their urban centers even greater places to visit, live and work. This session will focus on improvements that communities have completed that have positively impacted local economic development.
Place Based Investment Grant County
Place Based Investment Cannelton River Trail
Moderator: Anicia Richardson, Marketing Communications Manager Indiana Office of Tourism
Presenters:
J. P. Hall, Director
Indiana Landmarks’ Eastern Office, Cambridge City
Mayor Mary Snyder
Cannelton, Indiana
Karen Niverson, Executive Director
Marion/Grant County CVB
Kyle Brown, Employee Relations and Community Director
City of Bedford, Indiana
Wise: Creative Workforce (Circle West Suite)
Workforce innovation—rural communities are especially challenged by a workforce in transition. As the industry landscape changes, local leaders and workforce investment boards must find creative solutions. This session will touch on the subject and discussion will be focused on live examples of what and where innovative tactics are working.
Creative Workforce
Creative Workforce Richmond
Presenters:
Craig Lamb, Executive Director-Corporate College
Ivy Tech--Lafayette
Roy Vanderford, Director of Workforce Strategies
The Center of Workforce Innovations
12:15pm- 1:30pm
Lunch
(Meridian Ballroom East and Center )
Lt. Governor Becky Skillman
Keynote Speaker
(Meridian Ballroom East and Center )
Lt. Governor Becky Skillman
Keynote Speaker
1:45pm-2:00pm
Networking Break
2:00pm-3:15pm
Session 2 Tracks
Attendees may choose from the following
Healthy: Local Food Systems: Building a Stronger Regional Farmer to Consumer Connection
(Circle East Suite)
This session will focus on the local food movement with discussions on several different collaborative models including food hubs, food co-ops and small farmers involved with farmers markets and Consumer Supported Agriculture.
Presenters:
Neil Mosley, Co-Owner Pleasant Acres Farms
Roy Ballard, Purdue Extension Educator Agriculture and Natural Resources, Hancock County
Ellen Michel, Marketing Manager, Bloomingfoods
Wealthy: Local Foundations & Community Development
(Circle Center Suite)
This session will explore the various approaches to community economic development pursued by different types of organizations. Panelists will address opportunities for collaborative work and barriers that impede working together.
Panel:
Katy Silliman, Division 2020 Director
Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership
Andy Fraizer, Executive Director
Indiana Association for Community Economic Development
Phil Lehmkuhler, Indiana State Director
USDA Rural Development
Mayor Bob Hall, City of Charlestown, Indiana
Wise: Rural Youth Innovation Pike Central High School
(Circle West Suite)
This session will show real life examples of how communities support and encourage investment in youth and talent retention in rural Indiana. See the youth present their projects and learn how those projects are supported through unique partnerships in economic development, education and local leadership.
Rural Youth Innovation 1
Rural Youth Innovation 2
Presenters:
Mayor Jon Craig, City of Petersburg, Indiana
Paul Lake, Pike County Economic Development
Suzanne Blake, Superintendent, Pike Central Schools
Jodie Elkins, Projects Lead the Way (PLTW) Staff
Michael MacMunn, PLTW Overview
Lori Richardson, PLTW Overview
Pike Student Presenters:
Jacob Lamberson - Electronic Drum
Jared Lamberson
Zacharie Riddle - Space and Air Quality
Colton Newton - Robotics
Kari Lemond
Austin Hanebutt - The Mag
Josie Kulm - Prosthetic Eye
Michael Pennington - Crutch Modification
Clayton Hill
Attendees may choose from the following
Healthy: Local Food Systems: Building a Stronger Regional Farmer to Consumer Connection(Circle East Suite)
This session will focus on the local food movement with discussions on several different collaborative models including food hubs, food co-ops and small farmers involved with farmers markets and Consumer Supported Agriculture.
Presenters:
Neil Mosley, Co-Owner Pleasant Acres Farms
Roy Ballard, Purdue Extension Educator Agriculture and Natural Resources, Hancock County
Ellen Michel, Marketing Manager, Bloomingfoods
Wealthy: Local Foundations & Community Development(Circle Center Suite)
This session will explore the various approaches to community economic development pursued by different types of organizations. Panelists will address opportunities for collaborative work and barriers that impede working together.
Panel:
Katy Silliman, Division 2020 Director
Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership
Andy Fraizer, Executive Director
Indiana Association for Community Economic Development
Phil Lehmkuhler, Indiana State Director
USDA Rural Development
Mayor Bob Hall, City of Charlestown, Indiana
Wise: Rural Youth Innovation Pike Central High School(Circle West Suite)
This session will show real life examples of how communities support and encourage investment in youth and talent retention in rural Indiana. See the youth present their projects and learn how those projects are supported through unique partnerships in economic development, education and local leadership.
Rural Youth Innovation 1
Rural Youth Innovation 2
Presenters:
Mayor Jon Craig, City of Petersburg, Indiana
Paul Lake, Pike County Economic Development
Suzanne Blake, Superintendent, Pike Central Schools
Jodie Elkins, Projects Lead the Way (PLTW) Staff
Michael MacMunn, PLTW Overview
Lori Richardson, PLTW Overview
Pike Student Presenters:
Jacob Lamberson - Electronic Drum
Jared Lamberson
Zacharie Riddle - Space and Air Quality
Colton Newton - Robotics
Kari Lemond
Austin Hanebutt - The Mag
Josie Kulm - Prosthetic Eye
Michael Pennington - Crutch Modification
Clayton Hill
3:15pm-3:30pm
Networking Break
3:30pm-4:45pm
Session 3 Tracks
Attendees may choose from the following
Healthy: Rural Hospitals: An Economic Driving Force
(Circle East Suite)
This session will focus on the importance of quality rural health care as a critical component to attract business and industry and enhance economic development in the face of the upcoming changes in health care.
Economics and Rural Healthcare
Presenter:
Tim Putnam, President
Margaret Mary Community Hospital
Batesville, Indiana
Wealthy: Indiana’s Local & Regional Foods Assets
(Circle Center Suite)
Local & Regional Food Assets
Presenter:
Indraneel Kumar, AICP
Regional Planner: GIS and Spatial Analyst Purdue Center for Regional Development, Purdue University
Andrey Zhalnin, Spatial Analyst
Purdue Center for Regional Development, Purdue University
Wise: Rural Youth Innovation Rochester High School
(Circle West Suite)
This session will show real life examples of how communities support and participate in the process of certifying their community as a technology school through 21st century curriculum innovations. Zebra New Tech uses project-based instructional units in which students use technology as an instructional tool.
Youth Innovation Rochester High School
Presenters:
Dan Ronk, Superintendent, Rochester School Corporation
Jason Snyder, Principal, Rochester High School
Dan McCarthy, Technology Coordinator
Joe McCarter, School Board President
Terry Lee, Executive Director, Fulton Economic Development Corporation
Kelsey Adams, 2011 Graduate
Taylor Showley, 2012 Graduate
Attendees may choose from the following
Healthy: Rural Hospitals: An Economic Driving Force(Circle East Suite)
This session will focus on the importance of quality rural health care as a critical component to attract business and industry and enhance economic development in the face of the upcoming changes in health care.
Economics and Rural Healthcare
Presenter:
Tim Putnam, President
Margaret Mary Community Hospital
Batesville, Indiana
Wealthy: Indiana’s Local & Regional Foods Assets(Circle Center Suite)
Local & Regional Food Assets
Presenter:
Indraneel Kumar, AICP
Regional Planner: GIS and Spatial Analyst Purdue Center for Regional Development, Purdue University
Andrey Zhalnin, Spatial Analyst
Purdue Center for Regional Development, Purdue University
Wise: Rural Youth Innovation Rochester High School(Circle West Suite)
This session will show real life examples of how communities support and participate in the process of certifying their community as a technology school through 21st century curriculum innovations. Zebra New Tech uses project-based instructional units in which students use technology as an instructional tool.
Youth Innovation Rochester High School
Presenters:
Dan Ronk, Superintendent, Rochester School Corporation
Jason Snyder, Principal, Rochester High School
Dan McCarthy, Technology Coordinator
Joe McCarter, School Board President
Terry Lee, Executive Director, Fulton Economic Development Corporation
Kelsey Adams, 2011 Graduate
Taylor Showley, 2012 Graduate
5:00pm-6:30pm
Reception & Networking
(Meridian Ballroom West)
Please join us to honor Don Koverman
(Meridian Ballroom West)
Please join us to honor Don Koverman
Thursday, November 15
8:00am-9:00am
Continental Breakfast
(Meridian Ballroom East and Center)
(Meridian Ballroom East and Center)
9:00am-9:30am
Plenary Session
(Meridian Ballroom East and Center)
Lt. Governor-Elect Sue Ellspermann
Keynote Speaker
Refreshing Rural Indiana
(Meridian Ballroom East and Center)
Lt. Governor-Elect Sue Ellspermann
Keynote Speaker
Refreshing Rural Indiana
9:30am-9:45am
Networking Break
9:45am-11:00am
Session 4 Tracks
Attendees may choose from the following
Healthy: Rails to Trails
(Circle East Suite)
Rails to Trails 2012
Rails to Trails Video
Presenters:
Peter Fritz, Healthy Communities Planner
Indiana State Department of Health
Bob Bronson, Section Chief of Grants and Planning
Department of Natural Resources
Wealthy: Transfer of Wealth
(Circle Center Suite)
How can community foundations better answer the question: ’Why should I give?’ to reach wealth holders.
Transfer of Wealth
Presenter:
Pamela Jones Davidson, J.D.
Wise: Stellar Communities
(Circle West Suite)
In tracking the continual process of this innovative program, all four Mayors of the pilot communities of Delphi, Greencastle, North Vernon and Princeton have been invited to discuss how the Stellar Communities program have begun to transform their communities. Discussion will focus on best practices and lessons learned. We will also chat about the successes and challenges.
Stellar Communities
Moderator: Michael Thissen, Director of Community Affairs at OCRA
Presenters:
Mayor Randy Strasser City of Delphi, Indiana
Mayor Sue Murray City of Greencastle, Indiana
Mayor Harold "Soup" Campbell City of North Vernon, Indiana
Mayor Robert Hurst City of Princeton, Indiana
Attendees may choose from the following
Healthy: Rails to Trails(Circle East Suite)
Rails to Trails 2012
Rails to Trails Video
Presenters:
Peter Fritz, Healthy Communities Planner
Indiana State Department of Health
Bob Bronson, Section Chief of Grants and Planning
Department of Natural Resources
Wealthy: Transfer of Wealth(Circle Center Suite)
How can community foundations better answer the question: ’Why should I give?’ to reach wealth holders.
Transfer of Wealth
Presenter:
Pamela Jones Davidson, J.D.
Wise: Stellar Communities(Circle West Suite)
In tracking the continual process of this innovative program, all four Mayors of the pilot communities of Delphi, Greencastle, North Vernon and Princeton have been invited to discuss how the Stellar Communities program have begun to transform their communities. Discussion will focus on best practices and lessons learned. We will also chat about the successes and challenges.
Stellar Communities
Moderator: Michael Thissen, Director of Community Affairs at OCRA
Presenters:
Mayor Randy Strasser City of Delphi, Indiana
Mayor Sue Murray City of Greencastle, Indiana
Mayor Harold "Soup" Campbell City of North Vernon, Indiana
Mayor Robert Hurst City of Princeton, Indiana
11:00am-12:15pm
USDA Rural Futures Discussion
(Meridian Ballroom East and Center)
Join experts as they engage in discussions on Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise issues and how they relate to Indiana’s rural communities.
(Meridian Ballroom East and Center)
Join experts as they engage in discussions on Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise issues and how they relate to Indiana’s rural communities.
12:15pm
Closing Comments
(Meridian Ballroom East and Center)
Phil Lehmkuhler, Indiana State Director
USDA Rural Development
(Meridian Ballroom East and Center)
Phil Lehmkuhler, Indiana State Director
USDA Rural Development
12:30pm-4pm
Special Post Event Session
The state of Retail Ag Opportunities in Indiana entering 2013 - A comprehensive review of programs and activities focused on retail ag, value-added and entrepreneurial opportunities in Indiana. The goal of this session is help us establish a shared vision of where our state’s strengths and weaknesses are in this area as we end 2012 and begin 2013.
The state of Retail Ag Opportunities in Indiana entering 2013 - A comprehensive review of programs and activities focused on retail ag, value-added and entrepreneurial opportunities in Indiana. The goal of this session is help us establish a shared vision of where our state’s strengths and weaknesses are in this area as we end 2012 and begin 2013.
Indiana Rural Roundtable
The Indiana Rural Summit is presented by the Indiana Rural Roundtable, which includes:
Ball State University
Indiana Association of Community Economic Development
Indiana Association of County Commissioners
Indiana Cooperative Development Center
Indiana Farm Bureau
Indiana Grant Makers Alliance
Indiana Legislative Rural Caucus
Indiana Office of Community & Rural Affairs
Indiana Rural Development Council
Indiana Rural Health Association
Indiana State Department of Agriculture
Indiana State University
Indiana University
Purdue University/Purdue Extension Service
USDA Farm Service Agency
USDA Rural Development
More Information
If you have further questions or need further assistance, contact Megan Zarazee, Executive Assistant to David Terrell for the Office of Community and Rural Affairs at mzarazee@ocra.IN.gov.
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