# Event Details - **Event Name**: Reimagining Rural Capacity Summit | VERTA - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 13 Nov, 2025 at 09:30 am – Thu, 13 Nov, 2025 at 03:30 pm - **Event Description**: A hands-on day of research, ideas, and action to strengthen Vermont small town planning, action, and technical assistanceAbout this EventJoin an inspiring and interactive day with Vermont community and economic development leaders, planners, resource providers, local officials, organizers, legislators, and funders. Help shape the future of rural capacity.Free lunch and registration; mileage reimbursement availableHear findings from VERTA (the Vermont Evaluation of Rural Technical Assistance) and community support solutions from other statesCo-design strategies and supports to help Vermont’s towns and rural communities get real projects doneHelp prioritize ideas for pilot programs, agency actions, and 2026 legislative actions and funding requestsConnect with neighbors, peers, TA providers and resource people over a free networking lunch_______________________________________Before You Register...Please be sure that you will attend. Registration and lunch are free, but space is limited. Kindly register only if you are definitely going to come. If your plans change after signing up, please cancel your registration through Eventbrite or by emailing crs@uvm.edu.About the Vermont Evaluation of Rural Technical Assistance (VERTA)Vermont’s rural communities face growing challenges, including aging infrastructure, complex regulations, limited municipal capacity, and economic decline. While technical assistance (TA) providers exist, rural towns struggle to access the support they need. The VERTA project, led by UVM’s Center for Rural Studies and in partnership with the State of Vermont’s Department of Housing and Community Development through the support of UVM’s Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships, is evaluating Vermont’s current municipal TA system and developing recommendations to improve its effectiveness and accessibility.Learn more: accd.vermont.gov/community-development/current-initiatives/VERTAAgenda?: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AMNetworking, Coffee & Check-InInfo: Arrive early for coffee, light breakfast foods, and time to connect with other community leaders.?: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AMWelcome & Introduction to VERTAInfo: Get grounded with an orientation to the day, to the VERTA project, and to our common challenges and opportunities in rural Vermont.?: 10:00 AM - 12:15 PMVermont TA Today: Strengths, Needs, and IdeasInfo: Hear the results of the VERTA study: local capacity strengths, needs, and ideas for change. Join a peer breakout to discuss top priorities and opportunities with other towns, TA providers, or state leaders.?: 12:15 PM - 01:00 PMLunchInfo: Connect with other local and statewide leaders. Sandwiches and light lunch provided.?: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PMVermont TA Tomorrow: Stories and SolutionsInfo: Dive into rural TA solutions and success stories -- from around Vermont, other states, and some you're about to invent. Join a breakout team and co-design a winning idea to revolutionize Vermont TA.?: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PMClosing Priorities & Next StepsInfo: This fast-paced final session will include a run-down and rapid voting or prioritization on the best ideas of the day. Share your priorities and hear what's next.?: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PMOptional Networking and Gallery WalkInfo: Close out the day with informal time to mingle, chat with new connections, and browse the work of breakout groups in a "gallery walk" - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/randolph/reimagining-rural-capacity-summit-|-verta/100001761313930379 - **Event Categories**: business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Randolph - **state**: VT - **country**: United States - **location**: Vermont State University Randolph Campus - **lat**: 43.938717 - **long**: -72.604721 - **full address**: Vermont State University Randolph Campus, 124 Admin Drive, Randolph, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Reimagining Rural Capacity Summit | VERTA - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/50e1538d02d1be2e4bee974276e7a3f73d7ba17d679b0fdb76a5c2ea578c864e-rimg-w1200-h675-dc154c01-gmir.jpg?v=1760457835 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Reimagining Rural Capacity Summit | VERTA being held? - **A:** Reimagining Rural Capacity Summit | VERTA takes place on Thu, 13 Nov, 2025 at 09:30 am to Thu, 13 Nov, 2025 at 03:30 pm at Vermont State University Randolph Campus, 124 Admin Drive, Randolph, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Reimagining Rural Capacity Summit | VERTA? - **A:** Reimagining Rural Capacity Summit | VERTA is organized by Center for Rural Studies | University of Vermont. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Reimagining Rural Capacity Summit | VERTA is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Randolph, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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