Alabama has become a national model for state initiative and success in broadband policy and strategy, showcasing the effectiveness of early planning, substantial executive and legislative support, and strategic use of federal funds.
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For the first time, our uniquely rural pitch event happened in person at the Magnuson Center for Entrepreneurship at Dartmouth College and virtually via livestream.
Only approximately 6% of high-tech businesses are located in rural counties, but some micropolitan areas have emerged as leaders in rural high-tech.
"On the Road" highlights the work and experiences that the Center on Rural Innovation team has across rural America. In this edition, join us as we visit Portsmouth Ohio for our biannual staff offsite.
Gallatin County stands out as a leader in broadband development, where collaborative efforts between local entities ensure high-quality connectivity that fuels a thriving tech ecosystem.
Robust fiber connectivity helps Bulloch County residents and businesses make connections on local and global scales.
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.
Since the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) ended, the gap between acknowledging broadband’s essential nature and ensuring its affordability and accessibility for all has widened.
The Center on Rural Innovation is excited to announce that Siegel Family Endowment has renewed its long-running, transformational support with a $1 million grant to create opportunities for rural people to thrive in the tech economy.