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The Changing Great Plains Economy: New Directions for Economic Policy
Paper examines the economic changes at work in the Great Plains.
Re-envisioning Rural America Tool
This tool classifies rural census tracts by their asset types from the Urban Institute. By illustrating the varied realities of...
Project Overview and Survey Results: Introduction to the RDLF/ IRP Evaluation
Purpose of research is to evaluate the Intermediary Relending Program, a business development program operated by FmHA.
Advancing Regional Action Infrastructure
Jul. 18th, 2023, 1PM
Learn how rural practitioners are advancing regional action infrastructure and how your community can strengthen regional networks and work across communities.
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.
Rural “Enterprise Development Intermediaries”
Report highlights the unique role intermediaries play in the development process in rural communities.
Measure Up: A Call to Action
Today, we have a generational opportunity to strengthen prosperity and equity in communities and Native nations across the rural United...
Continental Drift: NAFTA and Its Aftershocks
Report finds that the passage of NAFTA caused lasting effect in low-wage economies in both the United States and Mexico.
Rural Placemaking: A Path to Thriving Communities
Explore how rural placemaking, guided by Aspen CSG’s Thrive Rural Framework, fosters prosperity in rural and Indigenous communities.
Climate Solutions for Rural Regions
A recent New York Times article detailed the climate-related pros and cons of using wood pellets for heating in the Southeast United...
Rural Development & Health Alignment Opportunities
This first in the Thrive Rural Field Perspective Series describes the main trends and catalysts for change that emerged from...
School-to-Work: A Guide for State Policymakers
Paper focus on state-level system-building strategies related to school-to-work systems that connect traditional educational experiences to work-place learning.