2025 Stand Up Rural America Regional Forum
Tue, Oct 07
|JB Wells Expo Center
Join us for this dynamic Economic Development Regional Forum designed specifically for Rural America. Regular Summit Registration Rate $129 thru 10/7/25 Onsite Registration Rate $149 available 10/8/25 Discounted Group Registration for Five $516 (register four, get one free!)
Time & Location
Oct 07, 2025, 3:00 PM CDT – Oct 08, 2025, 3:30 PM CDT
JB Wells Expo Center, 2301 County Road 197, Gonzales, TX 78629
About the event
This exciting national Economic Development Forum will take place in Gonzales, Texas October 7 & 8, 2025. This Stand Up Rural America Regional Forum will feature four nationally renowned subject matter experts and successful economic development practitioners (Doug Griffiths, Julie Roller Weeks, Jeff Siegler and Lorie Vincent) along with a dynamic regional panel "Logistics: The Foundation of a Thriving Economy". Topics to be covered include planning, leadership, infrastructure, entrepreneurship, downtown revitalization, regionalism, BRE, small business development, workforce, arts & culture, tourism, livability, case studies and more!
Enjoy a gathering designed specifically for rural communities. You will receive tangible tools and strategies to help your cities, counties and regions grow! This Forum is designed for Economic Development Organizations, Chambers of Commerce, Cities, Counties, Utilities, Downtown & Main Street Organizations, Lenders, Workforce Development, Community Organizations, Elected Officials, Industry Leaders and those with a vested interest in the growth and prosperity…
Tickets
Regular Forum Registration
Regular Registration Rate for the 2025 Stand Up Rural America Regional Forum in Gonzales is $129. Open to all interested individuals.
$129.00
Sale endedDiscounted Group of Five
Enjoy this special discount for 5 registrants in your group. Must be paid by one main contact. Please email the list and contact information for each registrant to lorie@accelerationbydesign.com no later than October 3, 2025.
$516.00
Sale endedLone Star Presenting Sponsor
Ten (10) complimentary registrations (value $1,290) 1 Exhibit Table (optional) Sponsor Marketing Video shown during Forum (provided by the sponsor) Special Recognition from the stage Advance social media recognition & website hot links Special signage at the Forum Option to place promotional item/marketing material in participant bag
$5,000.00
Sold OutBluebonnet Desserts & Dialogue
Six (6) complimentary registrations (value $774) 1 Exhibit Package (optional) Website hot links Special signage at the Forum Reserve Seating and Special Recognition from podium Option to place promotional/marketing item in participant bags or at the Theater
$3,000.00
Sale endedArmadillo Platinum Sponsor
Four (4) complimentary registrations (value $516) One Exhibitor Package (optional) Advance social media recognition & website hot links Special signage at the Forum Option to place a promotional/marketing swag in the participant bags
$2,000.00
Sale endedLiquid Gold Sponsor
Two (2) complimentary registrations (value $258) 1 Exhibit Package (optional) Advance social media recognition & website hot links Special signage at the Forum
$1,000.00
Sale endedSilver Spurs Sponsor
One (1) complimentary registrations (value $129) Advance social media recognition & website hot links Exhibitor Package (optional) Special signage at the Forum Website Hotlinks and promotion
$500.00
Sale endedPioneer Vendors/Exhibitors
One (1) complimentary registration One (1) 8' space (optional) One (1) 6' table or ability to place one item in the Participant Bags One (1) Chair (more available) Electricity (upon request) Social media promotion
$250.00
Sale endedHost Registration *
This registration is only available to the Summit Administrator.
$0.00
Sale endedSponsor Comp Registration*
*This registration can only be used by confirmed Sponsors of the Stand Up Rural America Regional Forum and is closely monitored by SURA staff. All cancelation policies apply. If you register and are unable to attend, please contact lorie@accelerationbydesign.com in writing prior to the event. All allocated sponsor registrations are transferable prior to the event.
$0.00
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