ABCD Training for Neighborhood and Homeowner Leaders

 


Free Training for Neighborhood and HOA Leaders  We are excited to announce that Community Partnership of the Ozarks and University of Missouri Extension are hosting Jennifer Prophete from The Hopeful Neighborhood Project. 

She will be teaching a workshop that equips neighborhood (and homeowner) association board members and leaders to develop their community through the perspective of asset-based community development (ABCD). 

The training is set for 9 a.m. to 12 noon on March 16 at the Dream Center, 829 W Atlantic St., Springfield, Mo.

The doors open at 8:30 a.m. and breakfast is going to be provided.

If you are a leader in a neighborhood or homeowners association in or near Springfield, please join us for this free and educational event on March 16th.  

To register, please email Dylan Millikin at dmillikin@cpozarks.org or call (417) 888-2020, Ext 128.

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Contact the blog author, David L. Burton at dburton541@yahoo.com.

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