Nice work everyone on your blogs! Mike is working on a little different instruction sheet so as new bloggers get signed up, there will be a picture of exactly what to type in and click on. Watch for that! Keep up the great work.
I have had a few calls questioning the Shoot for the Stars blog incentive so I have clarified the deadline dates in the document below. Please note that you DO NEED 3 posts in each category by Feb. 1st and then each month must keep up a pretty good pace, BUT in regards to the rest of the thresholds, they must be done by June 30th. I think that the form below will make more sense. Call me if you have questions - 701-265-5200. - Lynette
On February 5, 2008, a roud table discussion will be held to help low income families and individuals become home owners by utilizing the Homeownership Housing Choice voucher program. This discussion is sponsored by the Coalition of Indian Housing Authorities in North Dakota and will be held from 10-2:30 at the UTTC Building #61 in Bismarck. It is for communities located on reservations and more information can be found below:
Many communities expressed interest and assistance with tourism issues in their visions and community plans. The ND Tourism Department is planning a series of Tourism Congress meetings across the state and one expanded conference will be held in Devils Lake on Tuesday, March 11, 2008. This conference is from 8 am - 4 pm and will have presentations, panel discussions and one-on-one conversations with ND Tourism officials. There is no cost to attend and the Horizons program is one of the many sponsors of this conference. Registration is required by March 4, 2008 and the brochure and registration information can be found below:
It looks like a great agenda!
Nice work North Dakota bloggers - I am so impressed! What great stories - it is so fantastic to see and read about the wonderful things happening in your communities. It is inspiring to others and we have a number of individuals and agencies reading these blogs to hear the latest news from North Dakota towns and consider ways they might get involved. Keep up the great work!
The 17th Annual Statewide Housing Conference, “Soaring to New Heights” is scheduled for February 20-21 at the Best Western Ramkota Hotel in Bismarck. This conference is sponsored by the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency and is another great opportunity for communities that are working on housing issues expecially. There are a variety of breakout sessions and information will be provided on; housing development and rehabilitation resources, advice from state and federal multifamily program staff, a home-ownership-focused legal panel, financing tools for manufactured housing, environmental regulations update and the development of a housing trust fund.
A detailed agenda can be found at www.ndhfa.org
Please consider attending this worthwhile conference or sending individuals from your community that are working on housing issues.
Marketplace for Entrepreneurs will be held this year at the Grand Forks Alerus with many activities on both January 15 and 16th. Please check out their website at www.marketplaceforentrepreneurs.org. The event is free and open to the public. Many of our Horizons communities indicated they wanted to develop local entrepreneurs and this is a great place to make connections and get additional information.
Consider sending some young people from your community and utilizing your community budgets to do so. The turnaround time is short but this is great conference and a great opportunity for many in the region.
Hello North Dakota bloggers! We’ve got a great deal for you and your community as you share your stories…
I have attached a Word document that provides information on blog “incentives” depending on how often ca community blogs. Please note that by the end of January, 2008, you need a good start in order to earn the computer. You have a month to blog away and then must continue to blog until the end of June to earn the printer and computer. Check it out! Call with questions!
Lynette