About this Event
The Federal Partners in Rural Prosperity Summit brings senior officials from multiple federal agencies to Aroostook County to share what’s available, hear what’s needed, and help local leaders turn opportunities into projects.
What You’ll Learn
- Agency programs and how to explore them
- Opportunities and challenges facing rural Maine
- Resources and assistance designed to drive rural development
- Capital stacking: how to combine different funding streams to fund projects
- Opportunity Zones
Featured Speakers
- Michael R. Banks, Region 1 Regional Administrator, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- Leanora Style, State Director, HUD
- John Butera, State Director, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- John G. McGough, Regional Director, HHS NY/New England
- Peter A. Steele, Regional Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
- Mark Sanborn, Regional Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Who Should Attend
This event is open to community members, municipalities, businesses, health care organizations, developers, investors, and many more. This is a opportunity to learn about the available resources each agency provides and connect directly with the people who administer these programs.
Hosted By
Co-sponsored by Aroostook Partnership and Northern Maine Development Commission.
Event venue & nearby stays
E. Perrin Edmunds Conference Center/Northern Maine Community College, 33 Edgemont Drive, Presque Isle, United States
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