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New report finds a gap in high-paying tech jobs in rural America
Press Releases|Center On Rural Innovation, Tech-Based Economic Development
Land O'Lakes, Inc. teams up with Center on Rural Innovation to launch American Connection Communities
In an expansion of the American Connection Project, Land O’Lakes and CORI begin innovative economic development program in Aberdeen, S.D.
Press Releases|Direct Investment, Entrepreneurship
CORI Innovation Fund leads investment round in RAAD360
Press Releases|Direct Investment, Entrepreneurship
CORI Innovation Fund leads investment in Calypso Continuing Education
Today, the CORI Innovation Fund announced an investment in Calypso Continuing Education, a provider of sustainable clean technology for processing and liberation of natural resources.
Press Releases|Direct Investment, Entrepreneurship
CORI Innovation Fund invests in Disa Technologies, Inc.
Today, the CORI Innovation Fund announced an investment in Disa Technologies, Inc., a provider of sustainable clean technology for processing and liberation of natural resources.
Press Releases|Center On Rural Innovation, Tech-Based Economic Development
Three Rural Innovation Initiative Participants Selected to Receive Highly Competitive U.S. Economic Development Administration Build to Scale Venture Challenge Grants
Federal Grants and Matching Dollars Represent a Combined Total of Almost $4.2 Million in New Investment in Rural Innovation Hubs.