Building Regional Strength: A Call to Action
Insights and recommendations to build healthy, thriving rural & Indigenous regions.
Rural Knowledge Center
Rural Resources, Insights, and Collaborations by Aspen CSG and Partners
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Building Rural Capacity That Lasts
Feb. 11th, 2026, 3PM
Join this informal Zoom discussion on what helps regions build long-term capacity.
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The Future of Rural Development Hubs
Mar. 4th, 2025, 9AM
This invite-only learning & action event is grounded in Aspen CSG's Rural Development Hubs model.
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Exploring Migration and Displacement in Rural Communities
Sep. 10th, 2024, 3PM
Join this informal Zoom discussion on what will it take for rural communities to balance new residents, retain longtime residents and cultural traditions, and develop more equitable local economies.
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Rural Partnership Program: Addressing Capacity Needs in Rural America
Jun. 24th, 2024, 3PM
Attend this virtual information session to learn how the Farm Bill can strengthen rural capacity and expertise to pursue locally-led solutions.
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The Power of Rural Collaboration and Coalition Building
Jun. 17th, 2024, 4PM
Learn about capacity development, collaboration, and coalition building within rural development.
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Housing Impact Investing by Community Foundations
Apr. 29th, 2024, 2PM
Come share and learn how community foundations are finding innovative ways to use investment portfolios to partner with local developers & increase housing stock.
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Funders Shift Thinking to Meet Community Needs
Apr. 11th, 2024, 2PM
Fair treatment and meaningful involvement require agencies and funders to shift gears and meet communities where they are. What does it take to make this shift so that communities are treated fairly and meaningfully involved in the funding process?
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The Injustice of Repeated Flooding
Jan. 30th, 2024, 2PM
What structural challenges keep rural communities from addressing repeated flooding? What will it take for rural communities to drive their own solutions to repeated flooding?
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What’s in it for rural? Accessing rural resources in the IIJA, CHIPs, and IRA
Jan. 31st, 2024, 2PM
Join this webinar to hear opportunities that are most significant to rural communities in this historic legislation and what can help unlock investment to meet their needs.
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Designing Scalable Co-Funding Solutions for Broadband Equity
Dec. 12th, 2023, 5PM
Join this webinar for way to unlock private and philanthropic contributions to help public broadband and digital inclusion funding reach underserved communities.
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Field Based Rural Placemaking: What Works Fast, Now, and on a Shoestring
Nov. 2nd, 2023, 2PM
Join this webinar for concrete placemaking strategies and takeaways relevant to rural communities of every size—even the most isolated and least resourced.
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Wealth Creation in Rural & Indigenous Places
Sep. 19th, 2023, 2PM
Learn how rural practitioners are advancing equitable prosperity and economic development in a way that embraces and strengthens the unique assets of rural regions.