Q&A with rural newspaper publisher A veteran journalist sat down with Oregon Business to discuss the community news industry. He hopes to "find out how small rural newspapers can scale up" to create a stronger financial template for community journalism. He sites the "intense hunger for good local information" - a need that community papers are primed to fill. Bringing … [Read more...]

Telehealth clinics open in rural schools throughout Indiana Because of telehealth clinics opening up in schools in Indiana, students will not have to leave the campus to see a physician.  This program is driven by the Linton-based Indiana Rural Health Association. Four schools in Indiana now have an advanced approach at medical care beneficial to both children and parents. It … [Read more...]

Small business Saturday brings local businesses together during the holiday season Virginia, Minn. is one of many small towns that supports Small Business Saturday, which is held once a year to encourage shopping at local businesses and keep more money in the community. This first began in 2010 and since has grown tremendously and has been supported by everyone from mayors to … [Read more...]

Rural business owners converge for inspiration Nov. 9 in Moab, Utah was packed with speakers and workshops intended to provide rural business owners and entrepreneurs education on a variety of topics. Successful business owners helped others with their ideas at the 5th annual Moab Business Summit. Moab Sun News $331 million to support 85 projects in rural America In … [Read more...]

Rural investment fund launched in hopes of building small businesses across the United States $100,000,000! Yes. You read that right! USDA announced that to help build small business growth throughout rural America - they are launching a new private investment fund  to benefit economic prosperity in rural communities. The new foundation is being built under the Rural Business … [Read more...]