Becky McCray
International speaker
on rural and small town
development topics.
Helping communities
and organizations turn
ideas into immediate action
and ongoing collaboration.
Becky McCray
International speaker
on rural and small town
development topics.
Helping communities
and organizations turn
ideas into immediate action
and ongoing collaboration.
Ever wished your town could be more open to new ideas? Struggling to overcome old way thinking?
Using my real-world perspective as a small business owner combined with experience working with communities, policymakers, and organizations, I deliver concrete take-aways that you can use today without getting beaten down by circumstances or others’ negativity. Audiences feel energized and hopeful because they know how they can make a difference in their community starting now despite everything going on in the world.
My work is grounded in a decade of data from our Survey of Rural Challenges and repeat, on-the-ground work with communities over time. My Idea Friendly Method is a practical framework used by communities, organizations, academics and policymakers to turn ideas into action. They’ve proven the method works in real rural places.
My programs on my Idea Friendly method, rural trends, downtowns, economic development and community development have given practical ideas to audiences at over 300 events. Rural and small town conferences, economic development organizations, councils of government and chambers of commerce in the US, UK, Canada and Australia have chosen me to boost optimism, change behavior and unleash immediate action.
What changes when I speak
Speaking Options
Keynote Speaking
Choose from several interactive and practical topics packed with straightforward advice that can be put into action immediately. All are updated to address the realities of today, including coronavirus and economic uncertainty.
Moderator Emcee
In-person or online, I’ve hosted, co-hosted or emceed over 25 live events, from an intimate rooftop gathering, to a working retreat, to an international audience at a small-town event I co-created in Hutchinson, Kansas. I love working live sessions.
Virtual Speaking
Running a virtual event? Tap my experience presenting dynamic and engaging remote session. I’m familiar with a variety of live tools, including Zoom, Webex, Whova, HopIn, Adobe, GoToWebinar, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet and many more.
Small Town Visits
When I come to town, we’ll work side-by-side to spark ideas, give people permission and put them into action while I’m still there. Momentum starts right here.
Every presentation is interactive and designed to change behavior. Attendees often take immediate action before they leave the room. To keep their momentum going, they receive a video to share with others in their community.
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