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Mapping and Data Tools|Digital Economic Development, Research, Mapping, and Data Analytics Rural Economic Development Tool

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.

Reports|Research, Mapping, and Data Analytics Bridging the Divide: A Tech-Based Economic Development Model for Rural America

Rural communities face widening economic gaps. This new report shows how investing in local tech talent, necessary infrastructure, and innovative startups can turn those gaps into transformative opportunities in the AI era.

Mapping and Data Tools|Research, Mapping, and Data Analytics Who Wins Build to Scale

What do rural Build to Scale winners have in common? To find the answer, CORI set out to see what the data says about our lessons learned supporting more than 30 Build to Scale applications, and created an interactive tool to explore.

Reports|Broadband, Research, Mapping, and Data Analytics Beyond connectivity: The role of broadband in rural economic growth and resilience

Broadband access is increasingly recognized as essential infrastructure in today’s economy, with the ability to connect residents and businesses to economic opportunities nationwide, even in remote rural areas.

Reports|Research, Mapping, and Data Analytics G.R.O.W. Generating Rural Opportunities in the Workforce report

Geography often becomes a barrier for workers in rural America, particularly those of younger generations, as they feel driven to leave their communities to progress in their careers

Reports|Research, Mapping, and Data Analytics The Rural Aperture Project: Leveraging data to gain new insights into rural America

The Rural Aperture Project is a multi-story series funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Thrive Rural initiative that uses data to shift the national conversation about racial and economic equity in rural places.

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