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Annual Institutes

Helping Small Towns Succeed

Tools for Community Survival

As the Heartland Center's longest-running program, Helping Small Towns Succeed is taught by experts in rural and community development. This institute includes practical tools that are designed to be implemented immediately. It covers the following topics:

  • Clues to Community Survival
  • Appreciative Inquiry
  • Building Social Capital
  • Leadership Styles and Practices
  • Branding Your Community
  • HomeTown Competitiveness