I sit on a volunteer board for Legacy Learning Boone River Valley in Webster City, Iowa. I was surprised at the number of local instructors in my community that are artists and teach workshops. Some examples of the local art these folks teach include: the Scandinavian thread work craft of Hardanger, Pine Needle Baskets, one of…
Read MoreA Few Videos TEDx is an international community that organizes TED-style events anywhere and everywhere – celebrating locally-driven ideas and elevating them to a global stage. Brookings, SD TEDx invited Deb to speak about the Tour of Empty Buildings – TEDx Brookings (8 minutes) Visit with Sharon Frerichs, Mayor of Akron, Iowa. Deb was there for an…
Read MoreBio Deb Brown’s small-town roots have shaped her into a passionate advocate for community revitalization. Hailing from the tiny town of Geneva, Iowa, with only 141 residents, Deb knows firsthand the power of transforming small towns into thriving communities. Through her captivating storytelling, Deb brings to life the inspiring journeys of everyday people who have…
Read MoreKeynotes Keynote presentations are designed to inspire and motivate your community to take action. They are typically one hour in length, but can be customized to fit your needs. Each presentation is tailored to your specific community, so you can be sure that you are getting the most relevant and valuable information. There are a…
Read More2024 January 25 8:30 am Keynote: Small Town Revitalization Murray County, GA February 12 7 to 9 pm Central Reimagining Rural: Idea Friendly Montana State University March 27, 2024 Webinar with Dell Gines, IEDC, and Becky McCray Rural Collaboration – no charge May 6-8 Birmingham, AL Innovative Rural Business Models: Grow Your Own Main Street…
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Not every second story housing project is possible by a bank loaning someone the money to build or rehab. Webster City, Iowa has several buildings downtown with second story spaces. Three of those second stories are now housing. It wasn’t a developer that came in and bought the buildings and fixed them up. That’s a…
Read MoreWe know that the Idea Friendly method works in small towns just like yours. You can learn all about it by watching this video. You’ve got through December 31 to watch it. Invite others to join you! Happy Holidays!
Read MoreJudy Larson is from Lemmon, South Dakota. She shared this story about the STP. I spend a lot of time with community development folks. The grumble factor often comes around to STP—Same Ten People—meaning these folks feel like they and 9 other people are Atlas, holding up the world. Or at least holding their community…
Read MoreWe call this an Idea Friendly Action Visit! Meet Deb, a seasoned community development consultant with over 15 years of experience in helping towns and communities thrive. Deb visits your town, interacts with local businesses, community members, and organizations, and provides valuable insights and suggestions based on her findings. Deb comes to town and does a walk-through of your town (or drive through), asks a lot…
Read MoreDeb Brown helps you solve your small town challenges Bringing you an approach rooted in joy and is uniquely achievable! Services Videos Videos that address rural challenges Keynotes Each presentation has been designed for your community. Workshops Go home with the tools to make it happen! Webinars Webinars vary in topics covered, and can be…
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