A new Rural Jump-Start Program in Colorado creates specific areas where approved businesses are exempted from state and local taxes. In order to receive these incentives, the businesses must create at least five new jobs in the county where they’re located. Mesa County joined the program, and three companies have been approved to participate. Kristi Pollard, who is the … [Read more...]
Rural hospital doing well; company tapping into rural talent
Rural hospital standing out As many rural hospitals struggle to stay afloat, there is one in Linton, Indiana that has gone from being "millions of dollars in the red to recording a small profit." With very careful budgeting and management, Greene County General Hospital has become a standout rural hospital nationally. Inside Indiana Business Entrepreneurs tapping into … [Read more...]
New ‘Rural Jump-Start Program’; small-town business documentaries
Three companies selected to participate in 'Rural Jump-Start Program' The new Rural Jump-Start Program in Colorado creates specific areas where approved businesses are exempted from state and local taxes. In order to receive these incentives, the businesses must create at least five new jobs in the county where they're located. Mesa County joined the program and three … [Read more...]
Rural business survey; mine closure; replacing Wal-Mart
Survey underway in Nebraska looking at needs of rural business A survey is being conducted in Nebraska to assess the needs of rural businesses and entrepreneurs. It is headed up by the Center for Rural Affairs’ Rural Enterprise Assistance Project (REAP) and is done every other year to identify the most pressing needs of rural business owners in the state. REAP focuses … [Read more...]
Episode 2: Rural Broadband
In Episode 2 of the Rural Business Show we visit with a rural grocery store owner who is going the extra mile to keep his business strong. We visit with a university professor who tracks rural business indicators in several different states. In today’s feature, we look at rural broadband, including efforts to increase access to high speed Internet and how communities and … [Read more...]