South Dakota Rural Enterprise and Northwestern Energy partnered to host a Development Institute August 21st and 22nd at Cedar Shores in Oacoma. Meeting a need for connecting resources and peer networking, the Development Institute attracted rural development professionals, volunteers, board members and resource providers from across the State.

The Institute focused on a positive approach to community and economic development and creative problem solving. Luther Snow, author of "The Organization of Hope: A workbook for Rural Asset-Based Community Development," demonstrated a practical tool for identifying the assets of rural places and illustrated how to leverage what we have to create innovative opportunities for the future.

SD Rural Enterprise has a commitment to professional training and informational workshops. We hope to make the Development Institute an annual event.

2008 AUTUMN REPORT
	Entrepreneur Fairs focus on the future
	South Dakota heritage will serve us well today
	Development Institute provides creative networking opportunities
	CVAC communities are building success
	SAVE THE DATE
	Positive actions for troubled economic times
	Qualifying is easier for the 2008 Dakotas America New Markets Tax Credit allocation
	New Markets Tax Credit Low Income Communities by County
	Gregory and Lakota Fund receive "Success Stories" awards