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“The Injustice of Place” sheds light on the structural and place-based nature of poverty and inequality, a valuable counterpoint to the harmful individualistic narratives about poverty, especially poverty in rural places.
"From ideas to impact" will turn the spotlight on innovation May 8-9, 2024, in Red Wing, Minnesota, bringing together changemakers, thought leaders and others interested in leveraging technology to drive positive change in rural communities.
What else can attendees of CORI's annual Summit and Conference expect when the biggest week in rural innovation comes to Red Wing, Minnesota, this May?
How CORI is planning to support rural Vermont entrepreneurs with the Green Mountain Launchpad, a program that will connect startups to pro-bono legal and financial accounting assistance, potential angel investors, and help developing pitches.
Featuring pre-seed or seed-stage rural tech startups from a variety of sectors, CORI's third annual Small Towns, Big Ideas virtual pitch event gives small-town entrepreneurs a national spotlight — and the chance to win a $10,000 cash prize.
CORI awarded more than $520,000 in federal grants and matching dollars to help operate funds which will invest in rural Vermont startups.
Federal grants and matching dollars represent a combined total of $6.1 million in new investment in rural innovation
Manitowoc becomes the latest American Connection Community to join nationwide network of rural tech hubs
Mark Rembert, the director of research and knowledge and the Center on Rural Innovation, discusses common misconceptions about rural America, and how data and research can combat those misconceptions.
Featuring pre-seed or seed-stage rural tech startups from a variety of sectors, CORI's second annual Small Towns, Big Ideas virtual pitch event gave small-town entrepreneurs a national spotlight — and the chance to win a $10,000 cash prize.
