We brought together leaders and change-makers from across the country for two days of connection and discussion about the biggest challenges and opportunities facing rural America today. Here’s what we learned about rural America:
ruralinnovation.us/blog/four-take…

We’re still thinking about Amanda Weinstein's session at #FromIdeastoImpact
Rural America is geographically, socioeconomically, and ethnically diverse. But it is frequently overlooked in our policies and our definitions often fall short of the reality.
ruralinnovation.us/resources/mapp…

Hearing from rural Minnesota founders affirmed the importance of local tech ecosystems for rural entrepreneurs.

Founders from spave & Uptrends.ai shared how the support of their community partners has been critical at every step of the process.

Day 2 of #FromIdeastoImpact is off to a strong start!🌟

Leaders from Red Wing Ignite and SMIF provided their learnings from launching E1 Entrepreneurs 1st SE MN

It was incredible to hear about how impact becomes exponential when entrepreneurs, partners and funders are collaborating!

Yesterday was our annual Rural Innovation Network Summit ahead of our #FromIdeastoImpact conference.
💡We learned how Red Wing Ignite built an entrepreneurial ecosystem.
💡We explored what it means to do placemaking and build spaces where communities gather.
& so much more!

We're off to a great start at #FromIdeastoImpact !

At the Center on Rural Innovation Conference, Senior Program Officer Brittany Corde will join leaders from UNM-Taos Hive and AZRegionalEDF for a discussion on the impact of cross-sector collaboration on technology talent development. If you’re attending, join this session at 2:30 p.m. CT on May

CORI started with an idea: in the age of the internet, there should be no limit to where tech jobs and innovation-based startups can thrive. We’re reflecting on where that idea has taken us so far and looking to the work still ahead: ow.ly/7Ypv50RvamU

Last week our team ran the first of two “Startup Saline” events in Marshall-Saline Missouri.🚀 With over 40 participants, the team helped aspiring entrepreneurs define their purpose, figure out their niche, and begin the steps to make their dreams a reality.

Today is National Book Day! 📚 Our team is currently reading The Injustice of Place' to stay up to date on the latest research. Read our feature on this new book and what it has to say about the geography of disadvantage: ruralinnovation.us/blog/book-revi…

Subtle grant program rules make a big difference in how rural areas get served with broadband. Here’s what happened in a state legislative fight and why it matters for connectivity for all: medium.com/national-broad…

📣 Today is the LAST DAY to register for From Ideas to Impact. Here’s a sneak peek into what you don’t want to miss
Grab your seat now: share.ruralinnovation.us/2024-cori-conf…

🗣️ It’s not too late to join us at From Ideas to Impact🗣️
We’re bringing together economic developers, policymakers, and entrepreneurs, who are shaping the future of rural America and you could be a part of it. Registration ends MONDAY: share.ruralinnovation.us/2024-cori-conf…

What does it mean for rural communities to thrive?

Get a clearer picture of rural America’s ongoing struggle for equity and opportunity and discover the pockets of hope that signal a promising and more inclusive future in our newest research with Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
ruralinnovation.us/blog/rural-ape…

Chris Estes, co-executive director of Aspen CSG, is a national leader in strengthening rural communities. He’ll join us at From Ideas to Impact to share his perspective on the pressing issues rural communities are facing.

Register now: share.ruralinnovation.us/2024-cori-conf…

THIS Thursday get your questions about BEAD funding answered, learn strategies to score more points in BEAD applications, and explore the resources we’ve put together to help you navigate the application process. Save your spot: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…