We brought together leaders and change-makers from across the country for two days of connection and discussion about the biggest challenges and opportunities facing rural America today. Here’s what we learned about rural America: ruralinnovation.us/blog/four-take…

Contrary to popular opinion, rural communities could benefit from the AI boom. Matt Dunne shares his thoughts on how AI can bring new possibilities to rural America: linkedin.com/pulse/ai-futur…

The Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) Grant Program has been transformational in supporting economic growth. Reauthorization and new funding can build on this momentum and increase the diversity of rural communities receiving the impact. Read more: welch.senate.gov/welch-gillibra…

The CORI Innovation Fund invests in and supports innovative tech entrepreneurs in rural America. Get the latest updates on the companies proving what's possible in rural in our monthly newsletter. 7293452.hs-sites.com/welcome-to-the…?

🎙️Matt Dunne joined VCET's Start Here to share his journey advocating for rural America. Listen in to hear more about the why behind our work 👇 lnkd.in/gcBjeTfV

The Green Mountain Accelerator Fund has made its first investment 🎉 Rutland-based Tacitly, received $75,000 to support their work creating augmented reality and virtual reality technology for training purposes. Read more: ruralinnovation.us/press-releases…

Our friends at Stephen F. Austin State University are making a huge investment in supporting rural innovation! Last month they broke ground on the Center for Applied Research and Rural Innovation. It will provide space for entrepreneurs, educators, community events, and more. 🚀 ow.ly/tczv50StJXr

How do you create an economic sector that’s never existed before in a community? This central question drives our work expanding tech opportunities in rural places. Hear one answer we’ve found 👇 7293452.hs-sites.com/how-cori-is-op…

Although 90% of counties “left behind” by economic stagnation or decline are rural, rural counties added more jobs in 2023 than any other segment. In percentage terms, they are now closest to regaining pre-COVID employment levels. Read more: eig.org/left-behind-pl…

Rural America is rich with unique characteristics and passionate people. Emporia, Kansas is one example, offering a small-town feel at an easy-going pace, a gig-speed fiber broadband network, and abundant outdoor activities in four directions. ruralinnovation.us/community-impa…

Great things are happening in Arkansas. The city of Newport, Arkansas has built a tech ecosystem that is fostering growth and creating impact in their community. Read how they did it: arkansasonline.com/news/2024/jul/…

We’re looking for an experienced grant manager to join our team! If you have a demonstrated track record of successful grant proposals and love crafting craft clear, persuasive, and accurate reports, this role is for you.✍️ Apply now: apply.workable.com/center-on-rura…

Since 2021, we’ve given rural tech entrepreneurs a national spotlight in a virtual event. This year we’re bringing entrepreneurs and funders together in person. To prepare, we caught up with past participants to hear what they’ve been up to: ruralinnovation.us/blog/small-tow…

From our work in dozens of rural communities across the U.S. — from Wasilla, Alaska, to Nacogdoches, Texas —we’ve identified three takeaways for successful tech-based economic development. ruralinnovation.us/blog/three-key…

Community spaces that are inviting, easy to use, and inclusive are a crucial element for rural places on the path to thriving. Read more on the power of placemaking: ruralinnovation.us/blog/lighter-q…

The summer newsletter is here! 📬 In this packed edition, you’ll find news from around the Rural Innovation network PLUS we want to hear from you! Fill out our survey and tell us how we can better connect with you. All that and more here: 7293452.hs-sites.com/cori-summer-20…

Venture capital funding can be pivotal in rural communities by catalyzing innovation, fostering job creation, and attracting talent. We explored the venture capital landscape in rural America with surprising results: ruralinnovation.us/blog/top-10-mi…

🗓️ Mark your calendars! Registration for our fourth annual Small Towns, Big Ideas pitch event opens NEXT week. For the first time, you can hear from the top rural tech entrepreneurs both in person and virtually! Bookmark the landing page now: ruralinnovation.us/community-impa…

Investing billions to improve broadband access for generations of Americans wasn’t our “mission accomplished” moment — it was just the start. Matt Dunne shares his thoughts on how internet service providers can make an impact with Broadband Communities: bbcmag.com/what-isps-can-…

Creating an accurate image of rural America is a challenging feat. Data can be unreliable, definitions aren’t standardized and populations are sparse. However, maps of rural data are helpful tools for creating actionable plans. ruralinnovation.us/blog/six-tips-…