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We believe small towns are full

of big dreamers.

 

Growing Small Towns exists to help them thrive.

 

We’re on a mission to help small communities become places people love to call home by investing in people, places, and possibility.

 

Here, creativity meets community.

 

Ideas are shared, connections are built, and progress feels like something everyone can be part of.

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In many small towns, personal and professional development is a privilege reserved for people working in well-funded organizations. The rest are left to figure things out on their own.​

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Growing Small Towns was created

to change that.

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Everyone deserves the chance to learn, grow, and lead, because small towns thrive when that opportunity is available to all.

Why It Started

Why We Exist

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Small towns thrive when their people thrive.

Our work is grounded in four core commitments:

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Belonging

Everyone deserves to feel welcome, connected, and a part of the community, whether they grew up here or

arrived yesterday.

Humanity

Feelings matter. People matter.

We honor the full humanity of every person

and create spaces where

empathy leads the way.

Courage

Progress comes from trying, failing, and trying again. We encourage people to “just do the thing”, and we keep asking brave questions like “What if we…?”

Possibility

Small towns are nimble, fast-moving, and full of potential. When people see what’s possible and feel supported, change doesn’t just ripple; it makes waves.

Our Guiding Beliefs

These beliefs shape every room we create, gathering we host, and program we offer:

  • We believe leadership begins with humanity—the courage to see people fully, listen generously, and lead with compassion.

  • We believe communities flourish when more voices are welcomed, included, and trusted.

  • We believe collaboration grows from abundance; the belief that sharing ideas, credit, and opportunities makes us all better.

  • We believe curiosity helps us grow, while judgment keeps us small.

  • We believe creativity is how small towns break patterns, challenge old stories, and imagine what’s possible.

  • We believe culture isn’t accidental. It’s built moment by moment, choice by choice, person by person.

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