Reminder of Call for Submissions: 2026 USASBE Rural Entrepreneurship Symposium
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June 9-11, 2026 in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Hosted by Colorado Mesa University
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Abstract submission open until April 1, 2026.
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Colorado Mesa University Mesa University, located in beautiful Grand Junction, Colorado, is excited to host the 2026 Rural Entrepreneurship Symposium in June! This comes after a successful 2025 symposium at Iowa State University and 2024 symposium at the University of Vermont.
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Invited Tracks:
* Research in Rural Entrepreneurship
* Teaching Entrepreneurship in Rural Areas
* Ecosystem Programming for Rural Entrepreneurship
* Case Studies of Rural Entrepreneurs
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More track details and submission guidelines:
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Event Rationale - The Big Why:
Seen as the signature event for USASBE's Rural Entrepreneurship Special Interest Group, this national community building event is open to all - researcher, teacher, ecosystem builder, and entrepreneur - who are interested in growing entrepreneurship, innovation, small business, family business and non-profits in small towns and rural areas.
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Read more at:
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Submit extended abstracts at:
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Erik Monsen
University of Vermont
Burlington VT
erik.monsen@uvm.edu------------------------------