Rural Maryland Council

04/01/2024

The weather was beautiful for Rural Maryland Council's (RMC) Maryland Day celebration! The Chesapeake Culinary Center carefully crafted "Mocktails and Munchies" that were a big hit with attendees. We appreciate the Legislators and Delegates who took time out of their busy schedules to stop by and hear more about the tremendous impact of Rural Maryland Council. Thank sponsors for your support!

Maryland Day was celebrated on March 25, 2024 because it was on this date in 1634 that the state's first settlers arrived in what is now St. Mary's County, at St. Clements Island. Rural Maryland Council looks forward to celebrating this historical day every year.

11/16/2023

On Monday, November 13, 2023, the Rural Maryland Council hosted a Forestry Focused Bus Tour as a kickoff to the 2023 Rural Summit. Participants on the tour had the opportunity to visit the Garman Brothers Inc., a family-owned and operated sawmill. The second stop on the tour was the Home Innovations Lab, a full-service research campus that recently partnered with the USDA Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory to produce a new guide to help identify design principles and construction practices to improve the moisture performance of wood-framed balconies and decks.

11/13/2023

The 2023 Rural Summit is TOMORROW, November 14th, but it’s not too late to register: https://rural.maryland.gov/2023-rural-summit/!

Join us from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts in Annapolis, MD for the 2023 Rural Summit. This year's theme is "Pathways to Prosperity," and we're bringing together the brightest minds to discuss the future of rural communities.

Attendees will hear from an array of expert speakers, have the chance to network with peers, and be part of the future of economic development for rural communities! Come connect, learn, and collaborate with like-minded individuals as we chart the course for rural prosperity.

Don't miss out! Register for the 2023 Rural Summit now at https://rural.maryland.gov/2023-rural-summit/!

11/10/2023

Join us at the 2023 Rural Summit kick-off event on November 13, from 1 to 5 PM, for a forestry-focused bus tour to two exciting locations!

First, we will visit Garman Brothers, Inc., a family-owned and operated sawmill in Crownsville. The tour will then head to Upper Marlboro to visit the Home Innovations Lab, where research is being conducted to improve the moisture performance of wood-framed balconies and decks.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about local innovations in the forestry industry! Register for the 2023 Rural Summit and sign up for the optional bus tour by going to https://rural.maryland.gov/2023-rural-summit/

11/09/2023

Have you registered for the 2023 Rural Summit? If not, hear from Rural Maryland Council’s Chair Susan O’Neill on the importance and impact of the event:

"The 2023 Rural Summit is an opportunity to come together to exchange ideas, explore possibilities, and address the unique challenges facing our rural communities,” says Susan. “It's about fostering connections, understanding diverse perspectives, and driving actionable outcomes that will help propel Rural Maryland on the pathway to prosperity.”

Don’t miss out on the 2023 Rural Summit: Pathways to Prosperity on November 14 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Annapolis, MD, at the Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts! Support the future of rural Maryland by registering today: https://rural.maryland.gov/2023-rural-summit/

11/08/2023

On November 14, our 2023 Rural Summit will explore the topic “Pathways to Prosperity!” Join us in Annapolis, MD, at the Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM for this exciting event: https://rural.maryland.gov/2023-rural-summit/

If you’re interested in learning more about value-added agriculture in Maryland, local housing quality preservation, innovations in rural economic development, and more, secure your spot at the 2023 Rural Summit. Swipe through → to see all 12 breakout sessions planned for the day! Which ones will you be attending?

The summit will also feature speakers Becky McCray, co-founder of Saveyour.town , Secretary Kevin Atticks from the Maryland Department of Agriculture, and Comptroller of Maryland Brooke Lierman! Explore the full summit agenda at https://tinyurl.com/yckc973z.

11/07/2023

The 2023 Rural Summit is almost here! This event would not be possible without the support of our sponsors! Swipe through the images below for a full list of our sponsoring organizations.

Register for the 2023 Rural Summit on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, from 8 AM to 4 PM at the Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts in Annapolis, MD, to experience this exciting day of networking, insightful discussions, and important rural resources. Delve into breakout sessions spanning agriculture, community development, economic advancements, and healthcare innovations, and participate in exclusive tours like the Forestry Focused Bus Tour!

For more information, a full sponsor list, and to register for the summit, visit https://rural.maryland.gov/2023-rural-summit/!

11/01/2023

Review the draft agenda for the 2023 Rural Summit on November 14, 2023: https://rural.maryland.gov/2023-rural-summit/. This year’s summit, themed “Pathways to Prosperity,” will be hosted at the Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts in Annapolis, MD from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

The 2023 Rural Summit will feature our keynote speaker, Becky McCray, an International Speaker on rural and small-town development topics. A lifelong small-town entrepreneur and co-founder of Saveyour.town, Becky brings a wealth of real-world experience as a business owner, cattle rancher, and author of the award-winning book, "Small Town Rules."

Dive into diverse topics, exclusive tours like the Forestry Focused Bus Tour, and our special pre-summit bus tour & awards ceremony. If you want to read more about the Rural Summit agenda and register for the event, visit our website! https://rural.maryland.gov/2023-rural-summit/

10/31/2023

Registration is officially open for the Rural Maryland Council’s 2023 Rural Summit!

Held on November 14, 2023 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts in Annapolis, MD, this year’s Rural Summit is themed “Pathways to Prosperity.” This event, designed to elevate rural communities, offers a rich blend of discussions from expert speakers such as award-winning author and co-founder of Saveyour.town, Becky McCray, Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Kevin Atticks, and Comptroller of Maryland Brook Lierman. Network, learn, and collaborate as we chart the future of rural prosperity.

Secure your spot at the 2023 Rural Summit today by registering at https://rural.maryland.gov/2023-rural-summit/.

10/24/2023

The Rural Maryland Council is attending the Maryland Rural Health Associations annual conference in Ocean City, Maryland. We are proud to be a sponsor and exhibitor this year!

10/17/2023

Register to attend the RMC 2023 Annual Meeting on Monday, November 13, 2023 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on 173 Jennifer Road in Annapolis, Maryland. Highlights of the meeting will include the election of our
board members, sharing of our annual report, and a recap of our activities for 2023. Announcements will be made about upcoming events for 2024. Attendance is free and dinner will be served. Register to attend at the link below.

2023 RMC Annual Meeting Photo: Rural Maryland Council's Executive Director, Charlotte Davis and John Hartline, Executive Director for the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland presenting the Rural