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Coworking provides more than just space to work. A successful space can offer resources to the business community, make connections that advance local commerce, and host events that foster a stronger business climate.
To create inclusive rural prosperity, rural opportunity also has to be inclusive across race and gender. Contrary to popular perception, rural America is far less white than stereotypes suggest, and rural racial disparities often exceed urban gaps.
As is the case with many successful rural entrepreneurs, the path from potential to product was paved with the help of many people in Josh’s community.
Now is a moment where we need to think big and to work collaboratively in solving the geographic economic challenges of our country. Forming a strong community of practice is a great place to start.
We believe identifying and helping rural workers of all backgrounds move up the rungs of the digital skilling and employment ladder is essential in closing the rural tech gap while also closing the gap in tech job openings.
Voi’s Detect and Reach services will be particularly important in rural areas that often lack strong mental health infrastructure and are already seeing a severe decline in mental health outcomes.
Hard data and our personal experiences prove that America’s small towns are diverse and dynamic, home to people of all races and ethnicities. In fact, more than 22% of people living in rural America are people of color.
But it’s dangerous to think that Zoom Towns on their own will actually create inclusive and sustainable rural economies. Economic success is not just an infusion of money and people parachuting in.
Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) networks have the fastest speeds, the highest quality connectivity, and often the lowest costs in the long run. With a 15 to 20 year perspective, fiber networks are almost always the way to go.
While rural communities don’t always have the pre-existing angel networks of a tech hub like Boston, with the right approach, community leaders can identify potential investors and turn their passion for place into a launching pad for local startups.
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