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Watch the recording of CORI’s 2026 State of Rural America webinar for a data-grounded look at what’s changing in rural economies—and what it will take to turn momentum into jobs, startups, and opportunity.
A first-of-its-kind platform built for rural America, the Rural Economic Development Tool transforms federal data into clear, accessible insights—giving rural leaders the clarity they need to understand their economy and plan for what’s next.