Please mark your calendar today and plan to attend the Annual Midstates Conference on April 1, 2009.

"The Power of Partnerships" is this year's theme. Join us to discuss topics including going green, organic businesses, creative financing, innovative youth involvement, leadership, and entrepreneurship. The one-day conference, which includes communities from Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska, will be held at the Marina Inn in South Sioux City, NE.

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