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“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.”
Rural data shouldn’t be an afterthought. Meet CORI’s Rural Economic Development Tool, built specifically for rural communities to turn complex data into clear insight, confident decisions, and new pathways for growth.
One of the most important and sometimes underutilized partners for rural communities envisioning a more tech-driven future already exists in the heart of many rural places: colleges and universities.
Discover how your rural community can take the first steps toward building a thriving tech economy. Join us for an Exclusive Webinar with CORI's Tech-Based Economic Development Experts
With historic federal investments in broadband infrastructure and a growing recognition of the potential for tech-based economies, the question is no longer if rural regions can participate in the tech economy—but how.
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.
What do rural Build to Scale winners have in common? To find the answer, CORI set out to see what the data says about our lessons learned supporting more than 30 Build to Scale applications, and created an interactive tool for you to explore.
What does lighter, quicker, cheaper placemaking look like in action? We highlight examples from each of the communities CORI has worked with.
The sold-out convening brought together leaders and change-makers from across the country representing a variety of fields for two days of connection and discussion about the biggest challenges and opportunities facing rural America today.
