Rural Vitality Webinar Series

Funding the Future of Rural Communities

June 10, 2026 | 1-2 p.m. CST

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Many rural communities know what needs to be done. The challenge is how to fund it and move it forward.

Be part of the work moving rural communities forward.

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Strong rural communities require more than vision. They require investment, partnership and a shared commitment to moving ideas into action.

Join Compeer Financial for the second webinar in our two-part Rooted & Rising series focused on Rural Vitality and the future of rural communities. This conversation will explore how public, private and nonprofit sectors can work together to fund and implement high-impact rural projects. From broadband and child care to Main Street revitalization, this webinar will highlight the power of collaboration, and the role financing plays in building strong communities.

This session builds on Webinar 1 of the Rooted & Rising series. You can still register for Webinar 1 by clicking here or watch the recording when it becomes available.

Can’t attend live? Register anyway and we’ll send you the recording to watch on your schedule.

What You'll Gain

Insight into how cross-sector partnerships can support rural progress
Examples of how funding and collaboration can move community priorities forward
Perspective on the opportunities and challenges tied to high-impact rural projects
A deeper understanding of how public, private and nonprofit leaders can work together to create lasting results

Featured Speakers

Paul Kohls

Chief Administrative and Mission Officer, Compeer Financial (Moderator)

Paul Kohls is the Chief Administrative and Mission Officer at Compeer Financial, overseeing lending operations, legal, compliance, legislative affairs and Compeer’s Rural Vitality initiatives.

Ben Larson
Senior Financing Officer, Compeer Financial

Ben Larson is a senior financing officer on Compeer Financial’s Mission Financing team, helping rural communities access capital for essential infrastructure projects like senior living and health care facilities.

Kim Wedig
Board Director, Compeer Financial

Kim serves on Compeer Financial’s Compensation and Governance, Corporate Giving, and Young, Beginning and Small Farmer Committees. She also serves on the AgriBank District Farm Credit Council.

Marie Wamsley
CEO, Lafayette Hospital + Clinics

Marie Wamsley is a seasoned healthcare finance and accounting leader with more than 25 years of experience helping organizations improve their financial health and operational efficiency.

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