RURAL LISC SEMINAR 2024

#RuralTalks: Maximizing Your Partnership with LISC

December 3-4, 2024
Little Rock Marriott, Little Rock, Arkansas (Virtual option available)
Prepare to be inspired, motivated and empowered by engaging speakers and an innovative networking structure.

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Attend Virtually

We're pleased to invite you to join #RuralTalks from your office or home, completely for free.

REGISTER TO ATTEND VIRTUALLY ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3

REGISTER TO ATTEND VIRTUALLY ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4

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Attend In-Person

Want to meet Rural leaders in-person? Join us Dec 3-4 in Little Rock!

register in person
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Agenda

View the latest version of the seminar agenda.

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Hotel & Travel

Little Rock Marriott - 3 Statehouse Plaza, Little Rock, AR 72201

Use the link below to take advantage of block room rates of $159/night. Book by Nov. 4.

Book here
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Seminar highlights

Whether it's your first time coming to seminar or you're a longtime regular take some time to revisit the best moments of past seminars.

See the archive here
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Sponsors

Thank you to the generous sponsors who make #RuralTalks2024 possible.

Sponsorship offers are still available! Contact Erica Bradley for more information (Email in FAQs).

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Meet Arlo Washington!

We're excited to welcome Keynote Speaker Arlo Washington. A Little Rock native, fashion model and barbershop owner, Washington launched the People Trust Community Federal Credit Union out of his barbershop storefront. In 2024, a documentary about Washington, "The Barber of Little Rock," was nominated for an Academy Award.

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Arkansas Tourism Info

Use the Rural LISC conference as a jumping-off point to explore Arkansas and the Mississippi Delta!

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FAQs

What is the Rural LISC Seminar?


Each year, Rural LISC hosts our signature multi-day event for Rural LISC partners and stakeholders. The Seminar provides nationally recognized economic development leaders, rural program partners and community stakeholder the opportunity to gather and share challenges, opportunities, and emerging trends in the field through training and networking. 
This year, you will learn the most up-to-date information designed around Rural LISC’s core programmatic areas and benefit for growing your relationship with LISC by attending our ‘Power of Connection’ Exhibit Hall. To learn more about Rural LISC, visit lisc.org/rural/


What does a “Rural LISC scholarship” mean on the registration form?


Rural LISC CDC program partner agencies that are eligible for Seminar scholarship have two in-person scholarships available that can be used to cover the cost of two in-person registrations. If you are a Rural LISC Partner that qualifies for a scholarship and have questions, please contact rurallisc@lisc.org.


What is the cost to attend?


The cost to attend the Rural LISC Seminar is $375.

Can anyone attend?


Yes! The Rural LISC Seminar is open for anyone to attend. If you love rural communities like we do, join us!

Are there still sponsorship opportunities available?


Yes! Please check out the sponsorship opportunities available to join us at Rural Seminar 2024.
Contact Erica Bradley at ebradley@lisc.org for more information.

Which departments from LISC HQ will be exhibiting at the ‘Power of Connection’ Exhibit Hall?  

Broadband and Infrastructure | LISC Rural LISC

Income & Wealth Building | Local Initiatives Support Corporation (lisc.org)

Small Business | Local Initiatives Support Corporation (lisc.org)

Economic Development | Local Initiatives Support Corporation (lisc.org)

Creative Placemaking | Local Initiatives Support Corporation (lisc.org)

LISC Policy | Local Initiatives Support Corporation

Child Care & Early Learning | Local Initiatives Support Corporation (lisc.org)

Safety & Justice | Local Initiatives Support Corporation (lisc.org)

Power Forward Communities | Local Initiatives Support Corporation (lisc.org)

Affordable Housing | Local Initiatives Support Corporation (lisc.org)

Broadstreet | Homepage (broadstreetimpact.com)

National Equity Fund

Impact Investor | LISC Strategic Investments | United States

Sports & Recreation | Local Initiatives Support Corporation (lisc.org)

Health | Local Initiatives Support Corporation (lisc.org)

AmeriCorps | Local Initiatives Support Corporation (lisc.org)

HBCU Internship Program | Local Initiatives Support Corporation (lisc.org)

and more!