<p>You are invited to the 2024 "Energize! Exploring Innovative Rural Communities"&nbsp;Conference being held May 22-23 in Hot Springs. This is a conference about rural communities held in a rural community.&nbsp;Hosted by South Dakota State University Extension Community Vitality, the conference highlights rural innovation in a different rural community each year. Headlining the 2024 event is keynote speaker Michael Perry of <a href="https://sneezingcow.com/">SneezingCow.com</a>.&nbsp;</p&gt;

<p>Early registration deadline:&nbsp; April 1 ($95)<br />
Final registration deadline:&nbsp; May 14 ($115)</p>

<p><strong>9:30-11 a.m. </strong>Mountain Time @ Diamond Spur Events Center</p>

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<p><strong>3-4:30 p.m. </strong>Mountain Time @ Venue 519</p>

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