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Webinar|Research, Mapping, and Data Analytics Webinar | 2026 State of Rural America

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.

Webinar|Future Of Work, Tech Workforce Development Webinar | Advancing Digital Skills in Rural America: Lessons from the Field

A deep dive into the future of rural tech talent. This webinar spotlights how six rural communities have strengthened their tech workforce pipelines through cross-sector collaboration, informed strategy, and learner-centered supports.

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.

Reports|Entrepreneurship Built For Place: What rural incubators reveal about community, innovation, and opportunity

Based on nearly a decade of working alongside rural incubators nationwide, this report highlights the data, stories, and strategies shaping a new era of rural innovation — one grounded in community, collaboration, and long-term impact.

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.

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