The population of rural America has changed significantly during the past 40 years. Counter to popular narrative, since 1970 there have been newcomers aged 30-49 moving into small towns, which positively impacts our social and economic structures. At the same time, there is a new urbanity found across the rural landscape that changes how we…
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November 2016 Newsletter – Community Connections
Read about what’s happening in local business and community news! Glows Parade, Local Education Survey, Community Calendar Mobile App, Agri-business, Fairmont Area Life and MORE!
Glows Parade 2016
A light-hearted local tradition for 27 years! Parade Entry ONLINE REGISTRATION ABOVE: Parade floats and vehicles roll through Downtown Plaza in Fairmont adorned with lights and signs as parade goers look on to kick off the holiday season. Santa, direct from the North Pole, will be arriving at the Fairmont Airport on the North Pole…
Local Election and Forum Information
2016 Elections will be held Tuesday, November 8th Click here for the Martin County Polling Place Finder. Click here for the City of Fairmont Precinct Map. For more election resources, visit the Martin County website. Local Candidate Forums BROADCAST Candidate Forums will be BROADCAST LIVE on Channel 13 and KSUM Radio. They will also be…
Anti-bullying speaker, Jerry Ackerman comming to Fairmont Performing Arts Center
A concise and informative workshop to help business people understand the value and liability of online presence both inside and outside the workplace. Topics covered will include: • A Current Look at the State of Technology in an Employee’s Life • Rules You Should Have for Technology with Your Employees • Apps You Need to…
October 2016 Newsletter – Community Connections
Find out what’s going on in local business and community happenings! Local election forums, CyberSMART seminar, Glows parade entries, Roll-in for retail, and MORE!