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Webinar | Advancing Digital Skills in Rural America: Lessons from the Field
A webinar presented by the Center on Rural Innovation (CORI), funded by Ascendium Education Group
Wednesday, January 7th | 1:00pm ET
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Six Rural Communities Selected to Accelerate their Tech Economies in Kansas and Missouri
Meet the six rural communities selected for CORI’s Heartland Rural Innovators Initiative, an 18-month journey to accelerate tech growth and spark new opportunities across Kansas and Missouri.
Chelsea Place
Blog|Entrepreneurship
Small Towns, Big Ideas 2025: Founders, Innovation, and the Power of Rural Entrepreneurship
Rural founders from across the country proved that innovation can happen anywhere at CORI’s 5th annual pitch event. The evening highlighted the bold creativity and entrepreneurial momentum building across small communities nationwide.
Josh Trujillo
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A Practitioner’s Guide to Rural Digital Inclusion
Rural communities must pair broadband expansion with affordable devices, hands-on training support, and AI literacy—to turn connectivity into jobs, entrepreneurship, and long-term local prosperity.
Dani Blaise, Adam Dewbury, Alex Kelley, and Amanda Weinstein
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Snapshots from North Adams
Take a look back at the moments, connections, and inspiration captured at CORI’s National Conference and Rural Innovation Network Summit in North Adams, MA, September 9th and 10th, 2025.
Blog|Research, mapping, and data analytics
More Than Numbers: The Threat to Rural Economies When Good Data Disappears
Losing reliable county-level data leaves rural communities without the insights they need to grow, compete, and plan for the future. Protecting this data is essential to ensuring an equitable, informed path forward.
Adam Dewbury, Lindsey Elliott, & Amanda Weinstein
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Announcing the Center on Rural Innovation’s Expansion to Leverage AI for Rural Success
The Center on Rural Innovation is significantly expanding our reach and offerings, and embarking on a comprehensive, multi-year approach to effectively leverage AI to grow rural economies, businesses, and careers.
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Meet the Newest Members of CORI’s Rural Innovation Network: Four Communities Driving Growth and Opportunity
Meadville, PA; Rutherford County, NC; Natchitoches, LA; and Danville, VA have joined CORI’s Rural Innovation Network, bringing vibrant community vision, leadership, and economic potential.
Chelsea Place
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Case study: Michigan Tech’s Global Entrepreneur in Residence Program creates jobs and attracts investment
Discover how Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is turning brain drain into brain gain by leveraging the Global EIR program to attract international talent and fuel rural innovation.
Daniela Blaise