American Rural Prosperity Summit
Addressing today’s challenges and preparing for tomorrow’s opportunities in rural communities.
October 4-6, 2022
Athens, GA
Join the Georgia Chamber for its 6th Annual American Rural Prosperity
Summit (ARPS) in Athens, Georgia, October 4-6, 2022.
The Georgia Chamber’s American Rural Prosperity Summit (ARPS) is an annual event that brings together hundreds of business leaders and elected officials who are passionate about creating vibrant, robust rural communities throughout the nation.
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Where to Stay
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hilton Garden Inn, directly across the street from The Classic Center. Our special rate is $139/night.
Hilton Garden Inn Athens Downtown
390 E. Washington St
Athens, GA 30601
706-353-6800
Keynote Speakers:
Matt Wagner
Chief Program Officer, Main Street America
THE ART (AND SCIENCE) OF ATTRACTING AND RETAINING PEOPLE | EVALUATING COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS
Being a community of choice takes strategy and intentionality. Learn what data suggests are the best practices to attracting and retaining people. Also, understand trends in remote work and learn about a pilot program in Virginia that is helping communities evaluate and analyze their potential to be a place of choice for remote workers.
Paige Clayton
Assistant Professor, School of City & Regional Planning, Georgia Institute of Technology
POSITIONING INNOVATION ECOSYSTEMS IN RURAL AMERICA | MAPPING NEW IDEAS
Seeking opportunities for economic success in your rural community? Track the latest trends and learn the types of support and resources needed for greater opportunity and success in rural innovation and entrepreneurship.
David Gattie
Associate Professor, University of Georgia College of Engineering and Senior Fellow, UGA Center for International Trade and Security
AMERICA’S ENERGY TRANSITION | A MATTER OF STATE AND NATIONAL SECURITY
There is no denying that the renewable energy industry is growing and evolving right before our eyes. As rural stakeholders, hear what research says regarding the importance of reliable and responsible transitioning and learn what role you have to play in preparing for the future of your community or business.
Hear from
Leading Experts
Past American Rural Prosperity Summits featured policy leaders, senior governmental officials from Washington, D.C. as well as local leaders from key southeastern, micropolitan markets, successful entrepreneurs and business owners, recognized academics, local economic development practitioners, and other experts who are positively impacting rural communities.
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Relevant Topics
With a focus on recovery in a post-COVID economy, ARPS will drill down into the issues facing rural America today and explore what can be done to move our country to a more resilient future.
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About Athens
Visiting Athens for the American Rural Prosperity Summit? Be sure to check out all the great city has to offer.
Discover AthensTailored Training / Learning Tracks
In addition to general sessions on rural challenges and solutions, the American Rural Prosperity Summit will offer tailored programming for its attendees in two key areas:
How to be an Inclusive Leader Rural Project Funding
Attendees may choose one of these two tracks to experience in-classroom education, and an interactive, solutions-based discussion for their track of-choice.
Sponsors
Official Car of the Georgia Chamber
Official Studio Sponsor of the Georgia Chamber
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