People participating in a virtual or in-person community development gathering

GROW HERE

Leadership development, community-building, and growth experiences for small-town individuals and communities.

Growth doesn’t happen by accident. It happens when people get access to support, encouragement, new ideas, and the kind of spaces where they can show up as their full selves. Explore our programs that support individuals, communities, and organizations to grow their social and human capital.

For Individuals

Personal growth, leadership development, and connection for anyone who wants to grow.

If you’re someone who wants to grow skills that are relevant in your small community, you’re in the right place. Whether you’re dreaming up a project, seeking meaningful connection, or developing as a leader, our programs are designed to support you.

The Growing Small Towns Club

A virtual community for dreamers, doers, and future-shapers in small towns. Get access to connection, support, live brainstorming calls, and a network of people who “get it.” This is where ideas get shared, connection is built, and possibilites are explored.

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Growth Summits

Immersive, transformational in-person gatherings designed to help you stretch your thinking, reconnect with your purpose, and build the skills your community needs from you. High-energy, high-connection, high-impact.

2026 dates coming soon!

Learning Workshops + Virtual Events

Short-form learning experiences that help you grow as a leader, collaborator, creator, and community catalyst.

2026 dates coming soon!

For Communities + Organizations

Gather up your people and whether we come to you or you come to us, let's grow together.

Strong communities don’t happen by accident; they happen when people learn how to work together with empathy, curiosity, creativity, and a mindset of abundance. These offerings help towns and organizations grow their culture, develop leaders, and build a shared vision for the future.

RURAL PLACEMAKING EXCHANGE

The Rural Placemaking Exchange is not a typical learning experience. In addition to some more traditional (but still way more fun) training, this experience gets you out of the stuffy, boring conference room and out into the communities in rural North Dakota. You'll get to see firsthand several key projects in our communities and engage with the people who made them happen.

OFFSITE RETREATS

Professional facilitation, a beautiful space designed for maximum creativity and brainstorming, and local food/beverages create an environment for growth. Perfect for teams and groups up to 20 people.

Small group conversation during a Growing Small Towns facilitated discussion

Rebecca Undem speaking with community leaders during a development workshop

SPEAKING + TRAINING

Keynote messages that challenge, inspire, and spark action; hands-on, interactive learning experiences focused on leadership, collaboration, belonging, and culture-building.

These experiences are tailored to your needs, and are perfect for conferences, community events, business gatherings, and leadership retreats.

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LEADERSHIP INTENSIVES

Deep-dive, immersive development sessions for communities or organizations ready to go further. Build alignment, strengthen relationships, and unlock new possibilities.

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