Professional Developers of Iowa (PDI) and MidAmerican Economic Development Council (MAEDC) 2011 Best Practices Conference

Note: This is a past event, additional resources may be available below.

Date

May 4 – 6 2011
7:00am – 6:00pm EDT

Location

Des Moines, IA, United States

John Molinaro will be leading the session entitled “What’s Working in Workforce Development in Middle America” on Wednesday, May 4; 4:15-5:30 p.m.

This Is What Capacity Looks Like: Building Development Muscle in Rural and Native Nation Communities

Learn key capacities that need to be carefully and intentionally strengthened so that well-intentioned organizations and Native nations can more effectively grow sustainable, equitable communities.

Cultural Competence Secrets to Success with Immigrant Families: Spreading and Adapting 2Gen Working Practices

Hear how providers are learning cultural competency to better connect with and understand the worldview of the immigrant families they serve.

Shared Prosperity: Building Power Towards an Equitable Rural Economy

Watch the video to hear stories of power and capacity building at the community level and take away lessons on how rural places have united to become more inclusive and economically vibrant. 

Growing Language Skills with Immigrant Families: Spreading and Adapting 2Gen Working Practices

Hear new approaches for establishing clear and comprehensible communications to providing 2Gen services to immigrant families.

Working with Immigrant Families Regardless of Legal Status: Spreading and Adapting 2Gen Practices

Watch the recording of the deep-dive discussion on designing and implementing a 2Gen program that serves immigrant families when some family members may be undocumented.

Investing in Infrastructure: Rural Strategies for Building and Maintaining Healthy Local Economies

On August 16, four speakers explored why new federal funding presents a momentous opportunity to invest in rural physical infrastructure – and how communities can effectively leverage this funding to build thriving rural places.

Building Trust with Immigrant Families: Spreading and Adapting 2Gen Working Practices

On August 12, 2021, three organizations explored how they are making remarkable success building trust with immigrant and refugee communities.

Pathfinders: Climate-Smart Solutions from Rural America and Native Nations

On July 16, 2021, speakers shared stories and practical tips from rural regions that are leading the way to a better future through climate-smart innovations. These pathfinders are also addressing key power-shifting challenges along the way

Rebuilding with Care: Advancing Quality Childcare in Rural Places

See the recording of the Rural Opportunity and Development Session, Rebuilding with Care: Advancing Quality Childcare in Rural Places. Watch the recording to hear the learned experience, current approaches and practical lessons from rural childcare providers and organizations that support and advance their work to create a stronger and more viable rural childcare system.

Opportunity Makers: Melding Health and Equity in Rural Places

What does it take for rural healthcare systems to make economic development and building healthy communities part of their work?