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Reflecting on a recent success story in rural broadband planning that translated into more than $100 million in funding for 13 counties in Tennessee.
Tens of billions in federal funds are on the way to spread high-speed Internet across the countryside. States should structure their grant programs to make sure markets are competitive.
We highlight the three crucial levers to overcoming common challenges and share other key factors that can ensure positive outcomes.
With an aging population and younger people leaving, there is an urgency to investing in workforce training and making people aware of jobs that already exist in rural communities
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.
By investing in the right infrastructure, training programs, and support for local startups, rural areas are becoming vital contributors to the knowledge economy.
The investment CIF made in Disa in 2021 allowed the company to expand its HPSA technology to commercial scale and led to significant follow-on investment.
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.
How philanthropies with a technology focus or background have been particularly creative in funding education and workforce programs
