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Rural Startups Take The Spotlight at the Fourth Annual Small Towns, Big Ideas
For the first time, our uniquely rural pitch event happened in person at the Magnuson Center for Entrepreneurship at Dartmouth College and virtually via livestream.
Gen Z and millennials in rural U.S. feel driven to relocate for career growth
Workers in rural America feel increasingly left behind and under-leveraged as they are unable to stay competitive in their industries, according to new research from the University of Phoenix Career Institute® and the Center on Rural Innovation.
Report: Broadband Can Transform a Rural Community
New research shows a more than 200% growth rate for businesses in rural areas with high broadband utilization rates.
Why High-Tech Businesses are Essential for Rural Economic Development
Only approximately 6% of high-tech businesses are located in rural counties, but some micropolitan areas have emerged as leaders in rural high-tech.
On the Road: Portsmouth, OH
"On the Road" highlights the work and experiences that the Center on Rural Innovation team has across rural America. In this edition, join us as we visit Portsmouth Ohio for our biannual staff offsite.
Beyond Connectivity case study: Gallatin County, Montana
Gallatin County stands out as a leader in broadband development, where collaborative efforts between local entities ensure high-quality connectivity that fuels a thriving tech ecosystem.
Beyond connectivity case study: Bulloch County, Georgia
Robust fiber connectivity helps Bulloch County residents and businesses make connections on local and global scales.
Webinar: Building Your Rural Tech Economy: Proven Strategies for Growth and Securing Funding to Accelerate Your Ecosystem
Join us on Thursday, November 21, 2024 for a conversation on the essential strategies for creating a thriving rural tech economy and the steps to secure the funding needed to make it happen.
Continuation of the Affordable Connectivity Program can avoid cascading economic challenges for low-income families and underserved neighborhoods
Since the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) ended, the gap between acknowledging broadband’s essential nature and ensuring its affordability and accessibility for all has widened.