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This book is for anyone who lives or works in a small rural town. Many of our rural towns are struggling, whether due to a large industrial employer moving away or any of the other economic and social changes that have rocked small communities, leaving people to wonder what the future looks like.
Deb Brown has lived through all this – and helped her town and others emerge stronger. No matter who you are, you have the power to improve your community—and you’ll be surprised how many people are willing to help. This book is designed to help you get organized and start making meaningful changes that will keep your community alive and make it a better place to live for everyone.
Order your copy today! Email deb@buildingpossibility.com if you have questions or want to bulk order.
Need Help in Your Small Town?
Deb can address these common rural challenges with you. Services include keynotes, workshops, webinars and onsite visits.
We have too many empty buildings.
Our downtown needs help.
Our youth are leaving.
We can’t figure out good marketing and promotion for our small town.
People are stuck in the past.
We need more businesses and better economic development.
Working through the Idea Friendly Format at the International Economic Development Council Conference. SaveYour.Town presentations are interactive and engaging. The goal is for you to go home with ideas you can put into place right away!
Watch video in this TEDx presentation by rural speaker and small town activist Deb Brown
Deb brings real-world practicality and common sense to help you create the kind of town you want.
Her programs on various small town challenges, what to do with empty buildings, better customer service, marketing and economic development in small towns, Innovative Rural Business Models, and Becoming an Idea Friendly Town have helped chambers, economic developers, tourism specialists, museum experts, business groups, and small town conferences.
Virtual get-togethers like webinars, Zoom conversations, even talking on the phone will bring you and your town into a working relationship with Deb. She speaks at conferences both local and national. Invite her for an onsite visits where she helps you find what you want in your town, and helps you create the kind of town you want.
Deb is also the co-founder of www.saveyour.town along with Becky McCray. They bring you practical advice on how to shape a brighter future for your small town. Sign up for the weekly newsletter that focuses on small town challenges. Become a Megaphone Member and have access to all their videos.
Grants and other resources
Is funding an obstacle? Take a look at the bottom of this page for ideas and grants you could implement!