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About the Event

Rural places in the US and around the globe are struggling economically under pressures from declining or unstable agricultural markets, high fuel costs and globalization pressures. These communities are seeking innovative ways to diversify their economies and to develop collaborative relationships within regions in order to maximize resources and grow sustainable economies.

Join the Texas Engineering Extension Service, AdventGX and the City of Robstown at the Rural Economic and Tourism Development Seminar and you will:

  • Collaborate with fellow leaders from throughout your region and the state
  • Identify best practices for rural economic and tourism development
  • Learn about the latest traveler trends from the office of the Governor
  • Share your economic development successes and lessons learned with peers
  • Develop a rural approach to economic development
  • Find new resources from overcoming obstacles to economic development