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Accurate Rural Narrative
Public media and dialogue consistently relate an accurate understanding of the history, conditions, lived experience, and economic, demographic, cultural, and geographic diversity of rural communities and Native nations.
Aligned Rural Fields and Actors
It's necessary for rural fields and actors to share a common definition of equitable development and align their strategies to achieve those outcomes.
Roque Barros
Director, Ford Institute for Community Building at the Ford Family Foundation
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.
Justin Archer Burch
President & CEO of Delta Compass and the Washington County Economic Alliance
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.
Design for Everyone to Thrive
Local leaders intentionally design community and economic development efforts to improve outcomes for people disadvantaged due to historic or ongoing economic, racial, age, gender, or cultural discrimination.
Place-Based Shareholder Engagement
Last week, the Business Roundtable, a powerhouse collective voice for business interests, released a new statement redefining corporate “purpose.” In it, they...
Balance Development Goals
Local actions that concurrently strengthen a community’s infrastructure, economy, and natural environment to advance the sustainability and durability of all three.
Recent Learnings from (and for) the Rural Field
New opportunities with value to rural and Native nation communities are being generated across fields, from public health to environmental justice and beyond. Check out a few ideas and opportunities to help spur equitable rural prosperity in your community.
Community Builders: Revitalizing Rural America
Report entails Community Builders program sponsored by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development to help Nebraska towns move into the future.
Strategies for Economic Sustainability for Rural Communities
Discover approaches for economic sustainability for rural communities. Explore ways to do outdoor recreation development differently.