We have a bipartisan plan for policymakers that is focused on creating new jobs and leveling the playing field for startups and small businesses – America's New Business Plan. bit.ly/33tk7M8 #StartUsUpNow

Should schools have a #garden that helps provide food to the students? With the advances in low area/high yield technologies, students could learn many hard and soft skills while providing a healthy and #sustainable product to the district. #rural #communitygarden

Exploring "legacy" and rural in my 4th article of the DivideEd Series, talking about the rural/urban divide. medium.com/@ruralonpurpos… #rural #urban #cities #economicdevelopment #ruralonpurpose #BetterTogether

Rural communities within a short drive of urban centers are poised to take advantage of these opportunities. #BackToRural #RuralMatters

Knowledge will forever govern ignorance; and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives. President James Madison.

Save the date for A taste of Texas. Friday, May 8, 2020. Hanslik Hall, Fair Grounds, La Grange from 5-8 pm. Contact us for more details.

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The aging of the baby boomer generation is creating unprecedented demand for healthcare in both urban and rural areas. #ruralhealthcare #rural bit.ly/2HGdZqZ

Just Announced - Save the Date for RuralRISE Summit 2020 ruralrise.org #rural #entrepreneurship #Ecosystem #RuralMatters Join Us

Attention - Rural Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Builders. Mark your calendars for #RuralRISE Summit 2020. #Rural programs and resources! Join us ruralrise.org. #StrongerTogether

7 startups have been accepted into the RiOt Accelerator Program cohort in City of Wilson, NC, soon to be housed Gig East. Our network communities are full of present and future entrepreneurs! @NCRIoT #ruralinnovation wilsonnc.org/Home/Component…

"Entrepreneurs grow the cities they live in. The money stays in their community. They hire local. This leads to an upward spiral of success for the city," Betsy Hodges bit.ly/2vC46Vu Read more Uncommon Voices: bit.ly/2F7CBI7

"Entrepreneurs grow the cities they live in. The money stays in their community. They hire local. This leads to an upward spiral of success for the city," Betsy Hodges bit.ly/2vC46Vu Read more Uncommon Voices: bit.ly/2F7CBI7

New research briefs address trends and issues relevant to entrepreneurs and those who support them – and are designed to be accessible and actionable! Trends in entrepreneurship: bit.ly/38Xop1k Research issue briefs: bit.ly/2T9Un3Y

Story about innovation in #Rural

“This virus doesn’t seem to be avoiding rural areas,” says Doug Farquhar with the National Conference of State Legislatures. Is rural healthcare ready? bit.ly/3b4WLjJ

Building Strong Local Economies (without Cheesecake Factory) — Strong Towns strongtowns.org/journal/2020/3…

Public Education must consider the reality of rural Internet. medium.com/@ruralonpurpos… #schools #rural #education #internet #COVID19 #teachers #learning #crisismanagement

We created an economic risk index to identify what counties will be hit hardest by #COVID-19. Our latest blog shares 3 reasons #coronavirus will create a rural employment crisis. Check out our findings and explore our map: ruralinnovation.us/3-reasons-covi…

June 29th -The nation's spotlight is on #Rural #Entrepreneurship #RuralRISE2020 WV Secretary of State RCAP National Center for Resource Development Network Kansas @LORfoundation Heartland Forward Kauffman Foundation Center on Rural Innovation Appalachian Regional Commission CommunitiesUnlimited RCAC Heartland Forward EveryLibrary & more! Register ruralrise.org