Registration is now open for the 6th Annual Symposium on Small Towns "The Power of Small:  Building Solutions for Energy Self-Reliance" held June 3rd and 4th at the University of Minnesota, Morris. Representatives from P-12 schools, higher education, and local units of government are the primary audience for this Symposium, which will focus on issues of food, fuel, and power in small communities.  The focus for this event is providing solutions for colleges/universities, P-12 schools, and local governments.  Attendees will learn about the social, economic, and political factors that surround the building of these systems through workshops, networking, mentoring, and other educational opportunities.  The University of Minnesota Morris Center for Small Towns is partnering with the University of Minnesota Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships, and Minnesota Public Radio.

This year you will enjoy:

• Keynote speaker: Peter C. Hutchinson, President of the Bush Foundation, "Going Out Ahead to Show the Way"
• Energy 101 Classes: will focus on bringing participants up to speed on the basics of energy such as purchase power agreements or the economics of local ownership. 
• Energy Project Presentations: will allow participants to ask questions, share stories, and discuss energy challenges and opportunities with other participants in their industry.
• Local Food Supper
• Evening of musical entertainment by Peter Ostroushko and Ruth Mackenzie,
• Legislative forum
• Federal Panel
• Plus more

Registration Fees:
$65 early-bird fee until May 16th
$80 fee after May 16th
Registration fee covers:
All sessions and materials
Lunch on Tuesday
Dinner & evening entertainment Tuesday evening
MPR members receive a 10% discount.

Please Join us for exciting opportunities for networking, learning, and celebration!

Check out the entire agenda, a full listing of workshops and to register at: www.centerforsmalltowns.org.