Rural entrepreneurship is a powerful driver of economic development, providing pathways for wealth-building, job creation, and community resilience, especially in remote and lagging regions.
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Experts from Center on Rural Innovation (CORI) to shared about our data-driven assessment process to discover how your local assets, opportunities, and barriers can determine your community’s readiness for tech-based growth.
Online Program Managers (OPMs) can serve as valuable strategic partners for rural higher education institutions, helping them overcome significant barriers while also presenting challenges that require careful navigation.
Investigate the impact of the Affordable Connectivity Program by exploring the percentage of ACP enrollment participation by ZIP code over time.
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.
The Center on Rural Innovation has published its latest impact report, tracking the organization's journey to and accomplishments in 2023.