2024 IDEA Conference Now Accepting Proposals Through December 11th

Pictured L-R during a panel discussion about news and critical thinking at the 2023 IDEA conference are: Mike Rhodes, Seth Slabaugh, Yvonne Thompson, Dr. John West, J.R. Jamison and moderator, Aimee Robertson-West. Photo providedPictured L-R during a panel discussion about news and critical thinking at the 2023 IDEA conference are: Mike Rhodes, Seth Slabaugh, Yvonne Thompson, Dr. John West, J.R. Jamison and moderator, Aimee Robertson-West. Photo provided

By Krista Flynn—

MUNCIE, IN—The Muncie Action Plan, Shafer Leadership Academy, and Building Better Neighborhoods are partnering once again to support the development of neighborhood leaders.

The ninth annual Neighborhood I.D.E.A. Conference is scheduled for March 2, 2024, on Ball State’s campus. Over 100 of Muncie’s most active local leaders will gather to listen, learn, and meet like-minded individuals to share ideas and best practices.

The conference theme is Intentional Development and Education (IDEA) for Association members. IDEA brings together leaders representing Muncie’s neighborhoods to develop and strengthen community-building skills. IDEA presenters will provide leadership training, share best practice strategies for grant-writing and project funding, and discuss ways to engage residents, as well as how to recruit and retain volunteers.

Do you have an idea you would like to share at the conference or a topic you want to see discussed?

Submissions will be taken through December 11, 2023.

To submit your idea fill out the form at the following weblink: https://shaferleadershipacademy.wufoo.com/forms/p14akpjy19v4408/