POSTPONED: Rural Developers Assembly highlights technologies to aid in community betterment

The Rural Developers Assembly scheduled for Aug. 1 has been postponed. We are actively working to reschedule the event and will provide you with an updated date as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding during this time. Please stay tuned for further updates.

Community leaders and economic developers will be introduced to new and emerging technologies at the Rural Electric and Telecommunications (RE&T) Development Center’s Rural Developers Assembly Aug. 1. Attendees will learn how generative artificial intelligence, data collection and analysis tools can help them become more efficient and effective in their efforts to create positive change in their communities. The event will be held at the North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives (NDAREC) headquarters in Mandan.

“Each year, the Rural Developers Assembly provides an opportunity to learn about concepts and programs that can help maintain and grow our rural communities,” says Ellen Huber, NDAREC rural development director. “This year’s event will benefit rural developers and community ‘super-volunteers’ who wear many hats and are interested in enhancing efforts to sustain and grow their communities.” 

The event will feature a hands-on keynote presentation by Marlo Anderson, host of “The Tech Ranch” radio show, which explores technological innovations and their impact on our lives. Rural development professionals and community-volunteer extraordinaires will also share their experiences using various tools, the benefits and challenges, and potential applications of these tools for purposes of community betterment. 

Participants are encouraged to bring their laptops. A virtual option is available for those who cannot attend in person.

To learn more about the event and register, visit ndarec.com/2024-rural-developers-assembly. The registration deadline is July 31. 

NDAREC is the statewide trade association for 17 electric distribution cooperatives and five generation and transmission cooperatives operating in North Dakota. The distribution cooperatives provide electricity to more than 250,000 North Dakotans. NDAREC services include legislative advocacy, line worker safety training and professional development services, cooperative business development, and communication services, including publication of the North Dakota Living magazine.