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Community Builders: A Process for Revitalizing Rural America
Report entails Community Builders program sponsored by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development to help Nebraska towns move into the future.
The Impact of Deregulation on Rural Commercial Credit Availability in Four New England States: Empirical Evidence and Policy Implications
Report highlights the role of Local commercial banks as an important source of capital for small businesses within their local service areas.
Anita Brown-Graham
Law Professor and Director, ncIMPACT Initiative at the UNC School of Government
Globalization and the North American Free Trade Agreement: Implications for Employment and Training Policy
Paper seeks to expose the features of the general approach to employment and training in the U.S. and briefly discuss implications of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) for rural areas.
Growing Language Skills with Immigrant and Refugee Families: Spreading and Adapting 2Gen Working Practices
What can be done to help immigrant families with the language barrier as they work on improving their language skills?...
The Investing In People Project Curriculum
Purpose of curriculum is: (1) to outline the Investing in People (IIP) projects for states and other parties interested in replicating it; and (2) to describe the resources, products and rationale that were used with the five states involved in the project.
Karen Minyard
CEO, Georgia Health Policy Center
Gilpin County Regional Planning Commission Resident Recreation and Parks Survey
Report details findings of survey that assess the recreation and park needs of residents of the three governmental entities (Black Hawk, Central City and Gilpin County).
Rural Development Hubs Report
This report focuses on the role — and aggregates the wisdom — of a specific set of intermediaries that are doing development differently in rural America. We focus on Rural Development Hubs because they are main players advancing an asset-based, wealth-building, approach to rural community and economic development.
Selecting the States: The Proposal Submission and Review Process
Document provides a comprehensive list of Request for Proposals (RFP) of state legislative leaders applying for an Investing in People Project (IIP) designed to formulate, refine, and implement integrated systems for workforce preparation and economic development.
Emerging Themes In State Rural Development: Findings and Questions
Report summarizes data collected through four interrelated analytic strategies under the State Policy Program (SPP) at the Aspen Institute
Using the Thrive Rural Framework: Gauging Progress
The Thrive Rural Framework can help you set goals and track progress over time. You can use this information to...