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...]
Rural broadband investment; small-town grocer doing well; Missouri in decline
Senator says it's time Wisconsin invests in rural broadband access Wisconsin State Sen. Julie Lassa says $6 million spread over four years for broadband expansion is not nearly enough. She introduced an amendment that would have increased Wisconsin's investment in rural broadband to $10 million annually. This compares to what neighboring Minnesota has done, she … [Read more...]
Water infrastructure, business recruitment, small-town grocers
Minnesota governor looking to fix water infrastructure in rural communities A new law requiring farmers to separate cropland from water is creating a financial conundrum for rural areas in Minnesota. State Governor Mark Dayton is proposing the state borrow nearly $220 million to improve the state's water. This can potentially save rural taxpayers a significant amount of money, … [Read more...]
Rural Business Roundup – November 16, 2015
A Montana organization is seeing the importance of providing business knowledge to students, including those living in rural areas. Also in Montana, a business owner uses his technology prowess to make his rural insurance business more efficient. And a study finds nine rural hospitals in Mississippi that are at risk of closing. All this and more in this week's … [Read more...]
Rural Business Roundup – November 9, 2015
Regional airports are a must for a rural business to expand and stay connected with the rest of the world. The U.S. Department of Agriculture continues to fund rural business projects around the country. Another rural hospital bites the dust. All this and more is included in this week's roundup. Maine’s small airports provide lifeline to rural businesses Regional airports … [Read more...]