Current Programs

DIGITAL MEDIA: "Return to Little Hollywood"

Director/Producer Steve Armstrong and Director of Photography Chris Onstott contemplate a shot for "Return to Little Hollywood" while filming Kane County.

Dixie State College professor Dr. Stephen Armstrong is producing a documentary about Kane County's cinematic history. Titled "Return to Little Hollywood," this film charts the county's transformation from a small ranching community into one of the busiest movie production sites east of Los Angeles.

"Return to Little Hollywood" will bring attention to the area's cultural significance and unique beauty. As a result, it will stimulate economic growth in Kane County by attracting tourists, scholars, filmmakers, and production companies to the county. For more information, contact Dr. Stephen Armstrong at (435) 256-0522 or armstrong@dixie.edu.

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BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION:

Entrepreneur Forum –Supporting Kane County Entrepreneurs

The CEBA Entrepreneur Forum began in January 2008. Each monthly Forum meeting includes a presentation by successful local entrepreneurs about things they did right and wrong in their business. Entrepreneurs also learn about tools that are available to help them speed their success.

The CEBA Entrepreneur Forum is directed by Ed Meyer. Prior to retiring to Kanab in 2005, Mr. Meyer ran the rural economic development programs for every Governor from Governor Matheson through Governor Huntsman. In that capacity, he consulted with dozens of rural entrepreneurs and was involved in the creation of most of the programs currently benefiting entrepreneurs in rural Utah.

Also involved in the CEBA Entrepreneur Forum is Don Macke, Co-Director of the Center for Rural Entrepreneurship in Lincoln, Nebraska. The primary goal of Mr. Macke’s nationally recognized organization is to be the focal point for efforts to stimulate and support private and public entrepreneurship development in communities throughout Rural America. Mr. Macke has agreed to serve as a resource for the CEBA Entrepreneur Forum and authorized the use of tools from their Energizing Entrepreneurs (E2) series as guides in advancing our local effort.

CEBA appreciates the support of Southern Utah University in funding the costs associated with the CEBA Entrepreneur Forum. For more questions about the Forum please contact Ed Meyer at ed@kanabchamber.com.

Resources

Dixie Business Alliance workshop schedule (get from Len)

SWATC Kane Campus course schedule (get from Peggy)

ARTS AND CULTURE:

The entire month of October has been designated Cultural Arts Month for Southern Utah by official Proclamation by Governor Jon Huntsman, Jr. This celebration, the largest of its kind to ever take place in this region, will include every student, performing and visual artist as all join together to celebrate our cultural arts. This Cultural Arts Month will culminate in a Grand Gala Concert at the Dixie State College Burns Arena on Saturday, October 25^th.