2026 Stand Up Rural America Summit
Tue, Jul 28
|Florida Gateway College
Join us for this dynamic Economic Development Summit designed specifically for Rural America. Regular Summit Registration Rate $399 thru 7/27/26 Onsite Registration Rate $449 available 7/28/26 Discounted Group Registration for Five $1,596
Time & Location
Jul 28, 2026, 1:00 PM – Jul 30, 2026, 12:00 PM
Florida Gateway College, 149 SE College Pl, Lake City, FL 32025, USA
About the event
This national Rural Economic Development Summit will take place July 28-July 30, 2026. The 2025 Summit will be held in Lake City, Florida. This event, the Stand Up Rural America Summit, will feature more than 20 nationally renowned subject matter experts and successful economic development practitioners. Topics to be covered include planning, leadership, innovation, housing, entrepreneurship, downtown revitalization, marketing, regionalism, BRE, workforce, arts & culture, tourism, communications, livability, case studies and more!
Enjoy an event designed specifically for rural communities. You will receive tangible tools and strategies to help your cities, counties and regions grow! This summit is designed for Economic Development Organizations, Chambers of Commerce, Cities, Counties, Utilities, Lenders, Workforce Development, Community Organizations, Elected Officials, Industry Leaders, Industry Vendors and those with a vested interest in the growth and prosperity of Rural America.
The Summit will take place at Florida Gateway College with our Tuesday evening Reception hosted…
Tickets
Regular Summit Registration
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Jul 30, 12:00 PM
Regular Registration Rate for the 2026 Stand Up Rural America Summit is $399. Open to all interested individuals.
$399.00
Discounted Group of Five
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Jul 30, 12:00 PM
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 July 17, 2026.
$1,596.00
Extra Ticket to Summit Dinner
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One Dinner ticket is included in each registration. $50 for extra tickets to the CELEBRATE RURAL AMERICA Dinner & Festivities to be held on Wednesday, July 39, 2026. Family members and guests are welcome. Dress is Casual.
$50.00
Presenting Sponsor EXCLUSIVE
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Eight (8) complimentary registrations (value $3,192) 1 Exhibit Table (optional) (Value $1500) Reserved seating (optional) Sponsor Marketing Video shown during Summit (provided by the sponsor) Special recognition in the Summit Journal Special Recognition from the stage Advance social media recognition & website hot links Special signage at the Summit Option to place promotional item/marketing material in participant bag
$10,000.00
Title Sponsor EXCLUSIVE
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Six (6) complimentary registrations (value $2,394) 1 Exhibit Package (optional) (Value $1500) Marketing Video played during the Summit proceedings (provided by Sponsor) Recognition in the Summit Journal Reserved Seating (optional) Special Recognition from the podium Advance social media recognition & website hot links Special signage at the Summit Option to place promotional item/marketing material in participant bag
$7,500.00
Hospitality Sponsor EXCLUSIVE
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Exclusive sponsorship. This sponsorship includes four (4) complimentary registrations to the Summit along with social media promotion, special signage, special recognition at the Summit and opportunity to place a marketing piece in attendee bags. Sponsorship also includes ten (10) additional VIP Invitations to the Wednesday Evening Party.
$6,000.00
Platinum Sponsor
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Four (4) complimentary registrations (value $1,596) 1 Exhibit Package (optional) (Value $1500) Marketing Video played during the Summit proceedings (provided by sponsor) Recognition in the Summit Journal Special Recognition from the stage Advance social media recognition & website hot links Special signage at the Summit Reserved seating (optional) Option to place promotional item/marketing material in participant bag
$5,000.00
Digital App Sponsor EXCLUSIVE
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Three (3) complimentary registrations (value $1,197) Exclusive promotion on Event App & Event Website 1 Exhibit Package (optional) (Value $1500) Recognition in the Summit Journal Advance social media recognition & website hot links Special signage at the Summit Option to place promotional/marketing item in Summit bags
$4,000.00
Luncheon Sponsor EXCLUSIVE
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One (1) complimentary registrations (value $399) Exclusive logo branding on the luncheon napkins and programs Recognition in Summit Journal Social and Website promotion in advance of the Summit
$3,000.00
Gold Sponsor
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Jul 30, 12:00 PM
Three (3) complimentary registrations (value $1,197) 1 Exhibit Package (optional) (Value $1500) Recognition in the Summit Journal Advance social media recognition & website hot links Special signage at the Summit Reserve Seating and Special Recognition from podium Option to place promotional/marketing item in participant bags
$3,000.00
Refreshment Breaks EXCLUSIVE
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Exclusive Sponsorship. One (1) complimentary registrations (value $399). Special Branded napkins and table signage at Refreshment Tables Advance social media recognition & website hot links Special signage at the Summit Recognition in Summit Journal
$2,500.00
Silver Sponsor & Exhibitor Pkg
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Two (2) complimentary registrations (value $399) 1 Exhibit Package (optional) (Value $1500) Advance social media recognition & website hot links Special signage at the Summit Recognition in Summit Journal Advance registration list for pre-marketing initiatives
$1,500.00
Transportation Spon EXCLUSIVE
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One (1) complimentary registrations (value $399) Logo branding on all golf carts, trolleys or vehicle transportation at venue sites Advance social media recognition & website hot links Special signage at the Summit Recognition in the Summit Journal
$1,250.00
Community Sponsor
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Jul 30, 12:00 PM
Two (2) complimentary registrations (value $798) Advance social media recognition & website hot links Special signage at the Summit Recognition in the Summit Journal Option to place a promotional/marketing swag in the participant bags
$1,250.00
Bronze Sponsor
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One (1) complimentary registrations (value $399) Advance social media recognition & website hot links Special signage at the Summit Recognition in Summit Journal
$750.00
Host Registration *
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*This registration is only available to the Summit Administrator.
$0.00
Sponsor Comp Registration*
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*This registration can only be used by confirmed Sponsors of the Stand Up Rural America Summit and is closely monitored by Summit 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.
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