[Nespelem, WA] – On April 17 a day will be held of inspiration, learning and regional networking to create jobs, improve the economy, add value toexisting rural businesses, encourage new entrepreneurs and engage with a national expert... without leaving your community.

Twenty sites across rural Washington will watch Erik Pages, on a webinar with the opportunity to ask questions. After his presentation, each site will put his ideas into action through organized activities, turning their attention to local issues, resources and project ideas.

The conference is from 8:00 - 2:30 pm and will be held at Colville Tribal Administration Bldg. (CBC West Conference room), 44 School Loop Rd., Nespelem, WA 99155. The registration fee is $30 ... with a $25 early bird special between March 5 and April 10. For more information, visit waruralprosperity.wsu.edu or call (509) 634-2304. This conference is sponsored locally by Colville Reservation WSU Extension and NNDF.

The 2015 Rural Pathways to Prosperity Conference is sponsored by WSU Extension, Washington State Department of Commerce, Association of Washington Cities, USDA-Rural Development, Avista Corporation and the state Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board.

Join for this unique rural conference to help thelocal economy improve because – small business is everybody’s business!

Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact WSU Colville Reservation Extension at PO Box 150, 9 Methow St. Bldg. #888, Nespelem, WA 99155, (509)634-2304, or ljmclean@wsu.edu at least two weeks prior to the event. If accommodation is not requested in advance, we cannot guarantee the availability of accommodation on site. Extension programs and policies are consistent with federal and state laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, and sexual orientation. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office.