Sharing our latest blog posts, news stories, press releases and more.
Rural communities can build stronger tech talent pipelines when employers, educators, workforce partners, and young people work together as one connected ecosystem.
Opportunity Zones 2.0 could be a major opening for rural communities ready to attract investment, support entrepreneurs, and turn designation into long-term economic growth.
Soft skills, job readiness, and wraparound support turn access into opportunity.
The initiative funds solutions that make skills and credentials more visible, trusted, and portable — so working adults can access better career opportunities.
Strong grant proposals start with strong data. Learn how CORI’s Economic Development Tool helps rural grant writers research opportunities, build compelling narratives, and report impact with confidence.
Building a business in rural America starts with understanding your local economy. CORI’s Rural Economic Development Tool helps founders use clear, accessible data to answer five critical questions about markets, hiring, capital, and growth.
A conversation with Center for Rural Innovation founder and Vermont native Matt Dunne.
“Small towns are home to big ideas,” said Amanda Weinstein, director of research, knowledge and evaluation at the Center on Rural Innovation. “New models of economic development can empower rural economies to thrive in today’s economy.”
We’re seeing exciting momentum from Barn Owl Precision Agriculture (BOPA). They’ve completed the initial close of a $3 million funding round and have added new ANT (Autonomous Nano Tractor) leases covering more than 150,000 acres.
