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Peer Learning Network

Solutions resources and meeting updates from the Western Community Assessment Network (WeCAN) Peer Learning Network for Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming, organized in partnership with University of Idaho, Idaho Rural Partnership, Montana Economic Developers Association, Montana State University, Wyoming Business Council, and University of Wyoming

Peer Learning Network newsletter chock full of timely and supportive information tailored for you. Check out the deep dive into the data shared by Tara Mastel during June’s Peer Learning meeting. Which is what leads up to the July 13th networking.

In this newsletter you’ll find a recap of the May three-state PLN meeting, focused on the Idea Friendly Method, a way to get things done in communities with more fun and with fewer headaches and pitfalls of committees, over-planning and burnout. Also, see what the current top topic picks are for the fall Solutions Roundtable. Weigh in on June 8, when the PLN meets again—meeting details below! Plus, we share resources for your communities and for you as community leaders.

A roundup of the recent Housing Solutions Roundtable event - hint - it was a huge success! Welcome the new MEDA Executive Director, Rebecca Meyers. And see the Ripple Effects Mapping from the inaugural tri-state PLN meeting!

A jam packed newsletter with state Peer Learning Network updates with loads of resources and links to peruse and enjoy. 

The summer 2021 edition of the PLN Newsletter covered a lot of action happening in our three states: workforce development and training was on tap in Idaho, the Montana group discussed community engagement, and Wyoming brought some insightful and inspiring web based videos on leadership to share. You can find all the details and more in this summer edition. 

Updates from the state Peer Learning Network meetings on housing and community leadership and engagement, resources for leaders, and food for thought about the Abilene Paradox.

The first Peer Learning Network newsletter recapped four months of meetings across three states and offered resources for rural community leaders.

WeCAN programs are supported by USDA’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Grant #2020-08548, which is part of the AFRI Foundational program.

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